rowekmr

Hello
I recently bought a 00 Acura RL with 130K that needs some TLC. Besides the local Acura dealer where can I get OEM parts? Are there quality aftermarket replacement parts available? At this point I need an IAC, brake pads/rotors and possibly injectors.

99blackhatch

Best bet for replacement parts, if not wanting OEM, would be Autozone or something. They have lifetime warranty on their parts of course. Otherwise, finding our cars in a junkyard is SLIM pickings.

phins2rt

oemacuraparts.com. rockauto.com has decent aftermarket parts.

rowekmr

Thanks I knew about RockAuto but not oemacuraparts. Do you (or anyone else) use aftermarket parts or do you stick with factory? My buddy who has owned several said that is all he uses but they cost $$$$.

99blackhatch

there aren't many places that make replica / replacement parts for our cars. Hell, a Certafit fender for a '96-98 is about $170

OLD_HATCH

Agree with everything mentioned above.


If you dont want to spend money on Acura oem parts even through the cheaper dealer websites you can do with quality aftermarket parts such as brake pads and rotors. Certain parts you might want to get oem though. I usually get better longevity out of oem sensors unless theyre really good quality aftermarket.

Napa usually has better quality parts then say auto zone or pep boyz but do your homework on brands etc.

Chuck Welsh

***partsgeek.***

rowekmr

Which aftermarket brands do use for sensors?

OLD_HATCH

No brand in perticular just reasearch and look at different parts from diferent brands at different stores. You will see which ones are worth your money.

rowekmr

I found this site which has the lowest prices that I have found for factory parts. I think they are 10% over cost.

http://www.dchautomotiveparts.com/