This is also my experience, except for small parts (where Amazon still inflates the cost to cover shipping, even if you pay for Prime) and parts sold in bulk (l

This is also my experience, except for small parts (where Amazon still inflates the cost to cover shipping, even if you pay for Prime) and parts sold in bulk (like hoses). Sure, I can buy 5 feet of hose on Amazon for $15, but I can just buy the 1 foot I actually need for $4 in store. Also, a lot of Amazon parts are of dubious quality, whereas if I buy a name brand in store I know I'm getting a part I can trust. RockAuto is fantastic and usually has the best prices by a huge margin, but if you're not careful you'll kill any savings with shipping costs.