We just added AutohausAZ.com to our catalog. We’ve been trying to get these up on FrugalMechanic.com for a very long time! They consistently have the best prices around for German parts, especially Audi and BMW parts. Here’s just one example: http://frugalmechanic.com/auto-part/bosch-f5dp0r–bosch-f5dp0r-oe-type-platinum-spark-plug-pack-of-1
To celebrate Earth Day, Drew Carey and his lovely ladies on The Price is Right are giving away a new Tesla Roadster. Valued at $112,000, the Tesla is the most expensive prize ever offered on The Price is Right. Check out the lucky college kid who has a chance to win. I won’t spoil it for you.
We’re thrilled to announce that we just added RockAuto.com to our catalog. For those of you who buy a lot of parts online, you’re probably familiar with Rock Auto. These guys have some really great pricing on domestic and import parts with fantastic customer service and quick shipping.
PS….here’s a coupon for 5% off: Enter code 69374A5972E1 in the ‘How Did You Hear about Us’ box during the checkout process
We’re extremely excited to announce a very cool new feature on FrugalMechanic.com. We just added two new tabs that allow you to search Google Product Search and eBay listings without ever leaving the website. This dramatically increases our selection and makes it even easier to find the lowest price on auto parts. Check it out: http://frugalmechanic.com/auto-part/bosch-15733–bosch-15733-oxygen-sensor-universal-type-fitment
Every once in a while, someone will make a comment about how Mr. Frugal logo looks similar to Mario. What do you think? Personally, I think Mr. Frugal (he really needs a better name!) is much happier than grumpy old Mario. Speaking of Mario, check out this sweet video on YouTube of somebody beatboxing the Super Mario Bros theme song.
You may have noticed a new-and-improved design on FrugalMechanic.com. We didn’t go too crazy on the colors, just some nice subtle color and UI changes that we hope will make it easier for our visitors to navigate the site and find the parts that they’re looking for. As always, please let us know if you have any feedback (contact@frugalmechanic.com).
Had a nice chuckle when I saw this license plate today. On a related note, Subaru just launched the sedan version of their uber-popular WRX STI. For more info and pics of the STI sedan, check out the story on Jalopnik.
If you read our recent post 245,304,018 Engine/Part Combinations you’d know we’re up to our eyeballs in data here at Frugal Mechanic.
We recently crunched some numbers on some common replacement auto parts (oxygen sensor, brake pad set, brake disc, air filter, spark plug, oil filter) and calculated the average retail prices across all automakers. Porsche and Jaguar topped the list, while Yugo and Geo came it at the bottom.
We also looked at the cost for specific cars as well. The 2008 Mercedes ML550 and the 2000 Porsche 911 came it at the top. But here at Frugal Mechanic, we’re more interested in which cars are at the bottom of the list rather than the top. If you really want to save some money, you should be driving a 1990 Chevy Celebrity or a 1991 Chevy Beretta (side note: I actually owned a Chevy Beretta in high school).
You can read the full report here: http://frugalmechanic.com/press/best_and_worst_cars_to_maintain/
I have to admit, I normally don’t get too fired up about supercars. I mean, they’re cool to look at but I won’t ever be able to drive one, so what’s the point in getting all hot and bothered? I’m much more excited about cars that I could potentially own at some point in the not-too-distant future (e.g Ford Focus RS). You know, cars that the everyday man could see themselves owning at some point, if all of the planets align.
Having said that, you’ve just gotta check out the latest PR video for the new Pagani Zonda R. The music, the lighting, the camera angles are all perfect! Oh yeah, and the car is pretty sweet too!
I’d like to welcome our newest partner….Callahan Auto Parts from Sandusky, OH. They’ve got a full line of high quality of brake pads at unbeatable prices.
If you never heard of Callahan Auto Parts, then you’ve probably never seen the movie Tommy Boy either. Callahan Auto Parts is arguably the best known fictitious auto parts company on the planet, followed closely by Zalinski Auto Parts, Callahan’s arch-nemesis and #1 competitor.
No matter how many times I watch Tommy Boy, I still laugh during the ‘Brake Pads’ scene. Check it out on YouTube. Farley is absolutely classic as he portrays a spastic sales rep trying to convince a retailer to buy brake pads from his company.
If you’re a die-hard fan, consider joining the Callahan Auto parts Facebook page (with over 300 fans) or picking up a few Callahan Auto Parts t-shirts.
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