Starter: Nissan Parts Vs. Autozone
#1
Starter: Nissan Parts Vs. Autozone
My starter on my 95 maxima went bad and both Nissan and Autozone have the parts in stock but the cost difference is about $120 (obviously Nissan is the more expensive of the two) with a lifetime warranty coming with autozone's. I read that the original starters had a problem that isn't fixed with the ones that you buy from autozone (or companies like it), and that a replacement needs to be bought from Nissan. Anyone have any insight into the matter.
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
#2
My starter on my 95 maxima went bad and both Nissan and Autozone have the parts in stock but the cost difference is about $120 (obviously Nissan is the more expensive of the two) with a lifetime warranty coming with autozone's. I read that the original starters had a problem that isn't fixed with the ones that you buy from autozone (or companies like it), and that a replacement needs to be bought from Nissan. Anyone have any insight into the matter.
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
#4
As long as the brand is decent, and youve got a good warranty, you should be fine. I just replaced my starter with a usa industries starter about 2 weeks ago,it comes with a year warranty, i spent about 130 not including the core charge and it seems to be working fine, GOODLUCK,
#5
I have had issues with Auto Zone's alternators...but not their starters. For $120...I would definitely give Auto Zone a chance. Worst case you'll just have to take it back and get a new one should it go bad. But luckily its easy to get to and replace.
#6
Well...i got a new starter like 6 months ago from autozone....with discount from friend and other things, came down to like 80 with core and the only thing i notice is the car will have a slightly different starting sound. But with warranty.....you cant go wrong.
#8
I buy lots of parts from Autozone. Unfortunatley I did have an Autozone starter go bad on my Maxima. It lasted about 3 years, and was under full warranty. Most of the parts I get there are decent quality, the bad starter was an execption.
good luck.
good luck.
#9
I put an advance auto parts starter in my buddy's maxima. It has a lifetime warranty I would just get the parts store starters just because of the warranty. Price is cheaper as well.
#10
IMO a starter is a starter, the VQs are notorious for going through some starters, i have a Advanced auto one on mine and havent had a problem with it in like 3 years, i wouldnt spend extra money for a nissan starter honestly.....
#13
#14
I replaced a starter in my wifes '95 automajic with an autozone.It turned out that the starter they sold me was bad.I told the guy at the counter and he gave this stupid response saying"somebody else said the same thing".I thought to myself,"why did they even resell it"? but anyway the next one was good though.
#15
I replaced a starter in my wifes '95 automajic with an autozone.It turned out that the starter they sold me was bad.I told the guy at the counter and he gave this stupid response saying"somebody else said the same thing".I thought to myself,"why did they even resell it"? but anyway the next one was good though.
#16
I replaced a starter in my wifes '95 automajic with an autozone.It turned out that the starter they sold me was bad.I told the guy at the counter and he gave this stupid response saying"somebody else said the same thing".I thought to myself,"why did they even resell it"? but anyway the next one was good though.
#17
the autozones we have here in nc are crap..none of use go to or use them..its a waist for car parts..they go repeatedly within the same week..mostly with the alternators and starters..we swear by advanced and oreillys auto parts..
#18
Also NAPA for specific parts
#22
Advance, 3rd time is a charm
Original went out, went to Advance using a coupon. Put it in and started working only about half the time after a week, went back and got another this one was doa (spun, but no solenoid engage). They tested both and said okay??? Not sure what that machine really does, but it DID NOT work correctly in the car.
Went back and the third time it worked, but man I am not sure it was worth it to not go oem. Not too bad since the starter is so easy to replace. If the alternator had done this though I would be really mad, go oem on hard to replace parts is the moral of the story.
Went back and the third time it worked, but man I am not sure it was worth it to not go oem. Not too bad since the starter is so easy to replace. If the alternator had done this though I would be really mad, go oem on hard to replace parts is the moral of the story.
#23
When needed, I buy all my electrical parts from autozone and enjoy lifetime warranty. Id rather spend 30 minutes to swap a started again than pay $200 for another one.
When my OEM went out on my 4th gen, I bought one from autozone, which started acting funny in two weeks, went back and got another one, worked for over 3 years no problems. I still have the receipt so if my 5th gen starter goes out down the line, i can still swap it for free.
dealer? nahhh
When my OEM went out on my 4th gen, I bought one from autozone, which started acting funny in two weeks, went back and got another one, worked for over 3 years no problems. I still have the receipt so if my 5th gen starter goes out down the line, i can still swap it for free.
dealer? nahhh
#24
wow, auto powned is notorious for crappy parts. advanced or napa, allthough i got an alty from napa that went bad in 8 months, took it back and got it replaced, free. with anything rebuilt and the age of our cars, they tend to make even oem parts half-a$$ sometimes.
#25
When needed, I buy all my electrical parts from autozone and enjoy lifetime warranty. Id rather spend 30 minutes to swap a started again than pay $200 for another one.
When my OEM went out on my 4th gen, I bought one from autozone, which started acting funny in two weeks, went back and got another one, worked for over 3 years no problems. I still have the receipt so if my 5th gen starter goes out down the line, i can still swap it for free.
dealer? nahhh
When my OEM went out on my 4th gen, I bought one from autozone, which started acting funny in two weeks, went back and got another one, worked for over 3 years no problems. I still have the receipt so if my 5th gen starter goes out down the line, i can still swap it for free.
dealer? nahhh
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