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[Chiquito]

My alternator died on the way home last week. I went to Napa autoparts in Playas. They quoted 2,150 pesos but said it wasn't in stock and they'd have to get it from the store in Centro. I didn't want to wait so I went to the Napa store in Centro. The cost was 1,850 pesos. I would assume a chain like Napa would have consistent pricing.

So was there a 300 peso charge (a little under $30) to deliver it to Playas or was that a surcharge for living in Playas?

[JDTJ]

All stores in TJ charge slightly different prices. that goes for the grocery stores too. Mostly cuz I think that they are not chain owned...so each store sets their prices within a range. Either that, or you were being charged the gringo tax..a common tax in TJ if they can get away with it. I always send in my g/f (a local mexicana) first to ask the price, than I come in a few min later and hold them to that price.

JD

[sdc]

If I were you I'd buy all my car parts in the states.....They are much cheaper there is more stocking in the stores and you don't have to worry about getting used parts.,

[Chiquito]

I normally do buy in the US unless the inconvienence makes it worth buying in Mexico. Having a dead alternator made me not want to drive back over the border for the part. Paying extra rather than the hassle of getting to the border, walking over the border, finding an autoparts shop, etc etc, seemed like a good tradeoff.

[ANTROLOGIST]

Im really into the LEGAL drag racing scene in tijuana for almost 10 years now and you just have to know where to look to get the best prices like ALTERNATOR go to AUTOZONE in FUNDADORES never go to the one in SALINAS!!! and never go to the AUTOCARE stores or NAPA!!!!!especially the NAPA in centro