After trying other parts shops, we've settled on going to Advance first for parts and whatnots;…read moreit's brighter, cleaner, open and more inviting than some other places, where it can be hard to turn around without knocking something off of a display. Hubby and I stopped in yesterday for a headlight for his truck and were warmly greeted and helped by employee Joseph. He looked up the make and model, saving us a great deal of time trying to decipher what's in the book that's back near the bulb display. We use that book about every five years, so each time is a new experience in confusion and uncertainty. (We always swear that we'll keep the packaging in the glove compartment for next time, but by the time we need it, the gremlins have carried it away.) He explained the different quality levels and our options. Hubby found a set that he liked and as we were checking out, Joseph recommended that we also get the small packet of contact grease to put on the prongs before installing the lights. We were floored. In an area that we've found painfully (for us) lacking in preventive measures (for example, putting grease on bicycles' moving parts, primer and paint for wood that's sitting on or in the ground, such as mailbox posts and shed steps), here was a kindred spirit, the first we've met in over nine years of living here. As big fans of quality and trying to not have to do the same work over and over when a little planning ahead is all it takes to prevent it, we are confirmed fans of Advance Auto Parts.

From the owner: Your local Advance Auto Parts at 442 E Broadway in Salem offers automotive aftermarket products,…read morefree store services and same day options at most locations. Our leading brands include ARGOS fluids and oil filters, Carquest parts and DieHard batteries. At most locations we offer free battery testing, free battery and wiper installations with purchase, free engine code scanning, free starter and alternator testing and free battery and oil recycling. Save by signing up for Advance Rewards, the loyalty program that earns points toward discounts on store items. Call your local store or shop online today!

I have purchased full sets of tires on at least 10 cars over the years. I check around first, then…read morethey always meet or beat the competition. Where I always see them excel is the pleasant, caring additude that I have received, and the fact that they give me a bottom line price including tires, taxes, and install with no games being played. They don't have a fancy showroom, but do have good service, friendly people, and on the off chance that you do have a problem, they will work with you. Fred Hartz & Son's are some nice folks that show some old-time, country hospitality. Maybe our USA could do more, like them, with treating people like friends, instead of taking people to get every dollar you can. We choose the way we live, not only with how we spend our money, but more importantly, how we treat the people we touch in our daily lives.

walked and and before saying anything was rudely asked if I had an appointment. was told we have…read morethree appointments per hour. With this attitude, don't worry you won't have any appointments.

Greg is the guy we turn to for our auto needs!…read more Reliable,dependable service! Kind and trustworthy too!

I went to 2 other tire/auto places to find a used tire for my vehicle before trying here. The other…read moreplaces told me they didn't have any. I pulled up to FK Performance and they had 1 and put it on for $50. This will be my new go-to shop from now on.

If i could give less than 1 star then I would. Purchased a…read moremotor that didnt last 3 months. Oil in it was disgusting so condition i was told was misleading at best. After 2 months starting running bad and shorty after threw a rod. Manager very condescending and didn't want to do anything. Told me motor only had 3 mo warranty even though nothing on the receipt said otherwise and i was told 6 month by the rep there. Buyer beware. Plenty of other places to buy at much better prices. Read the reviews. Shady business practices and bad customer service.

They completely ripped me off on copper. I've had a lot going on in my life and I just wanted to…read moremake some quick money with copper I obtained working in construction. I didn't have time to worry too much about the prices. The guy completely forged the numbers, and made up his own prices. #1 copper is going for a national average of 3.90. The guy who rang me up gave me 2.50 for #1 copper. He didn't offer a receipt until I asked. Everything on the receipt was oddly a round number. It correlated to what I had turned in loosely at best. The price was wrong, the weights were made up and he didn't even want to give me a receipt. These people will not only look to get an edge on you, they're content to completely rip you off. Don't go there.