Originally Posted by E150GT

I have found that sometimes you can get lucky with local auto parts stores. I needed an upper radiator hose that no dealers in San Antonio and Austin had, but autozone had two different kinds made for my vehicle at half the price. Advance always seems to have a large selection of lamps and PepBoys is the only one I've seen with Zerex coolant. They are all good for some stuff. Most of the non-emergency stuff I get here or at the dealer if it's cheap enough. The junk yard is also a great place for various vacuum connectors that are needed from time to time also.