I think most of the auto parts places are fairly competetive with each other and most offer a lifetime warranty. The LTW is not a big issue for them since most people don't keep a car long enough to "collect" on the warranty.

The real warranty issue is in the proximity of that parts store chain to your future location when the part fails.

I only buy tires and batteries at Wal-mart. They always seem to blow-out or die when raveling away from home. It's kinda hard NOT to find a Wal-Mart in any town. All the new Wal-marts are being placed along interstates everywhere as well.

Too bad WM ain't in the auto part business...yet.

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1987 300TDT
1981 VW MKI Caddy 1.6 diesel, waiting on engine swap
1983 D-50 Power Ram 4x4 "Mitsubishi" 2.3 turbo diesel
assorted gas powered crap and motorcycles

RIP: 1984 300TDT, 1982 300TDT, 1984 190D 2.2, 1992 300D 2.5, 1987 300TDT, 1982 Maxima LD28, 1983 Maxima LD28, Isuzu C223 P'ups X3, 1983 Holiday Rambler 6.2 Banks turbo diesel, 1984 Winnebago LeSharo 2.1 TD, 1985 Allegro 6.5