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In business since 1915, JC Whitney is the largest and oldest catalog and internet direct-to-consumer auto parts and accessories retailer.They have been fulfilling the needs of customers like you by providing the right part at the best price.
JC Whitney offers the best gurantee in the auto parts business! If for any reason you’re not 100% satisfied with your purchase, just return it for an exchange or refund. More than 6 million parts and accessories are covered under their One-Year Guarantee,. This is unheard of in the auto parts industry…plus there are no restocking fees at JC Whitney! See the Complete Guarantee on their website for all the details.
We find they have the lowest prices and best values anywhere! When searching for parts we have found they are over 50% lower than the list and suggested retail prices charged at other stores. Plus we see frequent sale specials reduce prices even more! And they offer a Lowest-price Guarantee: if you find a better price anywhere, they’ll match it!
We read at their website that their warehouse is an amazing 348,000 square feet — and they offer 20 times more parts than typical chain stores! It’s the biggest assortment anywhere of brand-name, guaranteed-to-fit items for virtually every car, truck and motorcycle from the latest model year back to the 1920s!
How fast do you need your part?
If you need your parts fast, JC Whitney is the best place to shop. Most of the time we get our parts within a day or two. And FedEx® Shipping options will get needed parts and accessories to you even quicker.
All in all we really like this store for parts and recommend them highly!
Your “Check Engine” Light is Your Friend
By: Zack Bowman, DriverSide Contributor
Courtesy of our Friends at Advance Auto!
While it might seem like the end of the world at first glance, your Check Engine light is an integral part of keeping your car in top shape. Within its pocket-sized hues, lies the key to unlocking so many mysteries lurking inside your engine and beyond.
One day, this might happen to you, you glance down at your vehicle’s dashboard only to see the check engine light turned on. You burst into a cold sweat wondering just how badly your car’s engine needs to be checked.
If your car doesn’t sound like there is a monkey swinging a hammer under your hood and your vehicle is not billowing smoke, you’re probably not in immediate danger. The check engine light, or malfunction indication light, as it’s known to the auto elite, is designed to keep the driver informed of any number of sensor failures or engine irregularities.
As automotive environmental standards became stricter throughout the 1980s, onboard engine monitoring became more and more complex. Today, a variety of sensors feed your vehicle’s computer information on everything from ambient air temperature to the amount of oxygen in the car’s exhaust gasses.
The vehicle’s onboard computer, or engine control unit (ECU), then makes adjustments to ensure that the engine is running as efficiently, and cleanly, as possible in the given conditions. When one of those sensors fail, or gets a strange reading, you get the dreaded amber light of doom. So what do you do?
First, save the cold sweats for your yearly review with the boss. Second, go ahead and get it checked out. You can do this in a number of ways. If your car is still under warranty, take it to the dealer. If it’s not, most local mechanics offer free diagnostic checkup. You’ll be able to find a local mechanic on our website. They’re rated too, making your choice less of a shot in the dark.
Some auto parts shops offer a free diagnosis and use generic readers that will display a numerical code that can be cross-referenced to diagnose your car’s problem. This may require you to know where the data port is on your vehicle, which is a little plug that is usually tucked up under the dash that the mechanic or store employee will plug into the reader. The issue here is that most times the cross-referenced descriptions are less than helpful. You may get “fuel supply system” as the cause of your troubles. Unfortunately, the fuel supply system on most vehicles is made up of a slew of parts, and choosing to replace each and every one until you hit the trouble spot would be costly. While getting a parts store to check your code is a good place to start, getting a mechanic to translate your car’s woes might be a better idea.
Occasionally, there may be a simple solution to your check engine light dilemma. Failing to tighten your gas cap all the way, not fully seating your engine oil dipstick or a loose oil fill cap can all cause the check engine light to flash. If you check all of the above and you’re still stuck with a little extra amber on your dash, pay a visit to your mechanic.
If you haven’t noticed any huge drop in performance when the light comes on, you can probably get away with putting off your check up for awhile. Don’t take too long though, as the light may indicate the beginnings of a much more serious problem.
Even if that’s not the case, not addressing the issue will inevitably lead to a failed emissions inspection and you bumming a ride from coworkers. Pull that piece of electrical tape off of the light, and get it taken care of.
Five Signs There Is No Serious Problem
- Your car seems to be behaving normall
- No strange noises
- No smoke
- No strange smell
- You’re getting the same gas mileage
Five Signs There Could Be A Serious Problem
- A consistent rattle, knock or other unusual noise
- Smoke
- A severe loss of power
- A serious decline in gas mileage
- The vehicle does not start
