jbrunson Report post Posted March 31, 2016 Just got off the phone with my local Cat dealer's parts desk... next morning delivery and prices cheaper than NAPA! What manner of foolishness is this??? Somebody pinch me so i will wake up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted March 31, 2016 jbrunson, I run into this often. Times have changed and the dealers have aligned their prices with the aftermarket in most instances. They want your business now more than ever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbrunson Report post Posted March 31, 2016 Backyard/ Shade tree DIY mechanics here in Dixie have been conditioned for decades to avoid the OEM due to high prices. The part where they deliver and save me 90 miles of driving is added value also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
obedb Report post Posted March 31, 2016 Have had very good service from the Caterpillar franchise in Grand Junction Colorado and surprised at the reasonable priceNAPA offers good products, but our local store is pricey. On occasion ridiculous. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaypsmith Report post Posted April 1, 2016 Last Monday, I visited NAPA for a five inch exhaust clamp, they looked and found none is the store. I asked price and would have to wait 2 days, "$19.97" plus tax. The counter salesman suggested that I try Western Star, less than a mile away. Part in stock, cost "$14.05", out the door. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted April 1, 2016 I bought my 2 start batteries at my local Freightliner store. $179.00 dollar batteries for $69.00 each. I was so happy when I saw the sale I forgot what else I was going to get. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted April 1, 2016 I bought my 2 start batterys at my local Freightliner stoore $179.00 dollar batterys for $69.00 each. I was so happy when I saw the sale i forgot what else I was going to get. Bill Bill, I do that every time I walk into a parts store. Like a kid in a candy store. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
