GMPartsDirect.com question
Safety Car
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 3,643
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From: Limerick Pa
Hi All,
I believe we can do better than GMPD and I always strive to improve. You can order from us online at any time from www.fredbeansgmparts.com
Thanks,
Gene.
I believe we can do better than GMPD and I always strive to improve. You can order from us online at any time from www.fredbeansgmparts.com
Thanks,
Gene.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 2,857
Likes: 2
From: pawleys island sc
Originally Posted by Gene@FredBeans
Hi All,
I believe we can do better than GMPD and I always strive to improve. You can order from us online at any time from www.fredbeansgmparts.com
Thanks,
Gene.
I believe we can do better than GMPD and I always strive to improve. You can order from us online at any time from www.fredbeansgmparts.com
Thanks,
Gene.
Last edited by 99 vett babycar; Dec 8, 2005 at 09:39 PM.
Safety Car
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 4,161
Likes: 12
From: San Diego CA
I did a side by side comparison (total price) between GMPD and Fred Beans. Fred Beans was about 10% less so I ordered from them. Gene sent me an email a few minutes later saying he would take care of me. I feel like I'm dealing with a live person who can make decisions if something came up 
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 925
Likes: 4
From: EXTON PA
parts
Originally Posted by dunbindun(tov)
My local dealer parts mgr is very cooperative and gives me prices near to what other vendors can. No shipping fees, but local sales tax can offset the savings there.Otherwise, Fred Beans is best East of the Mississippi (shipping) and Ken Fichtner to the West.
And if you want floormats, check with EG.
DBD
Race Director
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 19,329
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From: Saint Augustine, FL
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I've ordered off of GMPartsDirect on more than one occasion. My biggest (and really only) complaint is the length of time it takes for them to get stuff to you. The prices aren't real bad, but the local forum vendors (Fitchner and F. Beans) are the best bet. Everytime I have ordered something from Fitchner it has been shipped out VERY quickly with no delay.
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Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2001
Posts: 6,101
Likes: 0
From: NoVA
Thanks Gene! You've always been around for us! Just ordered a multi-switch for my 98 from you guys.
So it can show up in the search feature, I know alot of people ask for the multi-switch or multi-function switch or headlamp switch part number: 26075870
Thanks again!
So it can show up in the search feature, I know alot of people ask for the multi-switch or multi-function switch or headlamp switch part number: 26075870
Thanks again!
Last edited by steveC5; Dec 10, 2005 at 03:48 PM.
Advanced
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 74
Likes: 2
From: Philadelphia PA
Originally Posted by Evil-Twin
GM Parts Direct has several issues.
1) if you make a mistake with a part number, you eat it.
2) You can not talk to a human being.
3) There is no customer support.
4) Very high cost shipping charges.
I always use Gene Culley at Fred Beans, his prices and service are the best He is a supporting Forum Vendor. No blown out shipping charges.
I ordered Tire sensors on Friday after Thanksgiving ( black Friday ) and I had them Tuesday Morning. I, like many others here on the forum have been using his services for years. All you need to do is have the Vin# of your car when you call or email him, he takes care of the rest. He can also get parts for almost any car. Foreign or domestic. He is always available via phone.
Gene Culley
Parts Manager
Fred Beans Pontiac Buick GMC of Limerick
40 Auto Park Boulevard
Limerick, Pa 19468
610.495.1700
gculley@FredBeans.com
1) if you make a mistake with a part number, you eat it.
2) You can not talk to a human being.
3) There is no customer support.
4) Very high cost shipping charges.
I always use Gene Culley at Fred Beans, his prices and service are the best He is a supporting Forum Vendor. No blown out shipping charges.
I ordered Tire sensors on Friday after Thanksgiving ( black Friday ) and I had them Tuesday Morning. I, like many others here on the forum have been using his services for years. All you need to do is have the Vin# of your car when you call or email him, he takes care of the rest. He can also get parts for almost any car. Foreign or domestic. He is always available via phone.
Gene Culley
Parts Manager
Fred Beans Pontiac Buick GMC of Limerick
40 Auto Park Boulevard
Limerick, Pa 19468
610.495.1700
gculley@FredBeans.com
Gene and Jeremy at Fred Beans are AWESOME. I had a problem with a fuel sender and they had to order 3 for me before we got one unbroken. They went way out of their way to help me out even offering to ship next day for Free! Luckly I live 1/2 hour from them in Phila.
Racer
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 466
Likes: 1
From: Laguna Niguel California
Fred Beans is the best in my book. Ordered a new front Hub. Saved 20 bucks over GMpartsdirect. And Put order in Monday morning. Sitting on my door step in southern California Thursday. A+ in my book.
Race Director
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 14,542
Likes: 5
Fichtner Chevrolet is the best in my book.
They are cheaper than GMPartsDirect, without the outrageous shipping costs, Ken Fichnter is a supporting vendor, and has dedicated a lot of time to this forum since its inception.
Bob Wendorff (parts manager) is very knowledgable and a really decent guy to deal with (as is Tom).
I would recommend Fichnter without hesitation.
They are cheaper than GMPartsDirect, without the outrageous shipping costs, Ken Fichnter is a supporting vendor, and has dedicated a lot of time to this forum since its inception.
Bob Wendorff (parts manager) is very knowledgable and a really decent guy to deal with (as is Tom).
I would recommend Fichnter without hesitation.
