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AutoPartsWarehouse.com report shows that consumers are not balking at ordering big-ticket items online, reflecting a greater ease with the benefits of ordering online; average Top Ten part showed nearly 50% cost-saving online versus retail
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Jul 17, 2013, 08:00 ET
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CARSON, Calif., July 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — AutoPartsWarehouse.com today released its list of the Top Ten Most Purchased Auto Parts Online, based on millions of replacement parts purchased by online customers from June 2012 to June 2013. The report indicates that consumers are not balking at ordering hefty items online, like radiators – which captured the #1 spot – while smaller big-ticket items of varying levels of installation difficulty, such as fuel pumps and oxygen sensors, are popular e-commerce items.
Over half of the top ten most ordered parts have a life expectancy of 75K miles or more, while the average online price of the Top 10 was about $80, representing an average savings over retail MSRP of nearly 50%. Five had an installation difficulty rating of moderate or easy.
“Today, consumers are more comfortable ordering parts online, their vehicles are getting older and more are either attempting to do some of their own repairs themselves or are taking parts they have purchased into the repair shop.[1] So it is no surprise to see hundreds of thousands of radiators, shock absorber/strut assemblies and catalytic converters– parts that once were only ever seen at the dealership or repair shop – arriving on consumers’ door steps,” said Shane Evangelist, CEO of AutoPartsWarehouse.com. “This list indicates that replacement parts that offer significant cost savings, have worn out past the automaker service contract, or are not too challenging to DIY-install tend to be the most popular for online commerce.”
TOP TEN MOST PURCHASED AUTO PARTS ONLINE Q1 2013
Rank
Part Name
Life Expectancy
Job Difficulty
Avg MSRP
Avg
Online
Savings
Avg
Online
Cost
1
Radiator
75k+
Moderate to hard
$420
73%
$112
2
Shock Absorber and Strut Assembly
50k
Moderate to hard
$107
38%
$66
3
Catalytic Converter
80k*
Moderate to hard
$577
55%
$257
4
Brake Pad Set
35k
Moderate
$91
22%
$ 71
5
Brake Disc
50k
Moderate
$104
32%
$70
6
Fuel Pump
75k+
Moderate to hard
$303
57%
$129
7
Control Arm
75k+
Moderate to hard
$196
60%
$78
8
Oxygen Sensor
75k+
Moderate
$122
50%
$ 60
9
Air Filter
15k**
Easy
$53
35%
$ 34
10
Ignition Coil
75k+
Moderate
$87
34%
$ 58
*8 year emission warranty
** sooner if dusty conditions
AutoPartsWarehouse.com Analysis: Top Ten Most Purchased Replacement Parts
Consumers Are Purchasing More Parts Online
According to a recent survey[1], consumers report they’re purchasing more auto parts online now than they did three years ago, and that greater availability of ‘How-To’ info, more comfort generally with purchasing online, and older vehicles are driving the surge. The survey also revealed that consumers believe that saving money and the ability to comparison shop are the top benefits of purchasing auto parts online.
AutoPartsWarehouse.com’s Top Ten Most Purchased list is based on the most purchased replacement parts (not including body/accessories) at AutoPartsWarehouse.com and other leading auto parts sites from June 2012 – June 2013.
For more information check out AutoPartsWarehouse.com’s blog at: http://blog.autopartswarehouse.com/2013/07/17/top-ten-most-purchased-auto-parts-online-from-radiators-to-fuel-pumps/
About AutoPartsWarehouse.com
Established in 1995, AutoPartsWarehouse.com is one of the nation’s top online auto parts and accessories retailers and is dedicated to making it easy for consumers to save money by accessing auto parts online. AutoPartsWarehouse.com offers a comprehensive catalogue of over 2 million auto parts and accessories, to fit all domestic and foreign makes from top aftermarket manufacturers. AutoPartsWarehouse.com offers consumers free shipping on orders over $50 as well as flexible payment and extended warranty plans and options. The company has parts warehouses in markets throughout the U.S. enabling rapid shipping of parts.
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[1] AutoPartsWarehouse.com survey conducted among online auto parts shoppers from November 2012 through January 2013, with 3,214 completed responses. Click here for the full report.
[2] Two in three will drive their vehicle for more than 150K miles (or until it dies), and 80% plan to drive it for over 100,000 miles according to AutoMD.com mileage survey 7/23/12
SOURCE AutoPartsWarehouse.com
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