Need Advice. Car Overheated
03-31-2011, 05:14 PM
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Need Advice. Car Overheated Hello everyone.
First of all, I hope I've posted this in the correct section. Forgive me If I haven't. I'm ok with it being moved to its correct forum section if need be.
Anyways, I own a 2000 Chevy Camaro. This car has been great to me since I purchased it used from a buddy just over a year ago. It's fulfilled its job quite well, while sparing me any headache. However, just yesterday my car overheated on me. When I got home I inspected its radiator and found that this part was to blame. It showed signs of leakage and a majority of the fins were severely bent. I know that replacement is my only option at this point, but before I do so, I'd like some advice. I've decided to purchase an aftermarket version online, but don't know which companies are reputable. I've found two that I particularly like but before I buy from one of them, I'd like some sort of verification that they are a legitimate business. I almost never buy anything online so I don't know how to spot a scam, and I can't afford to be scammed.
Has anyone dealt with either of the following companies and can verify that they are a legitimate company? The products on the pages have the same OEM number as I’m looking for, so I’m sure they’ll fit my car. Thanks in advance.
http://www.oehq.com/acdelco-parts_21...EBIRD-3.8L.htm
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http://www.radiatorspot.com/chevrole...r=2000#MzY1MTc
First of all, I hope I've posted this in the correct section. Forgive me If I haven't. I'm ok with it being moved to its correct forum section if need be.
Anyways, I own a 2000 Chevy Camaro. This car has been great to me since I purchased it used from a buddy just over a year ago. It's fulfilled its job quite well, while sparing me any headache. However, just yesterday my car overheated on me. When I got home I inspected its radiator and found that this part was to blame. It showed signs of leakage and a majority of the fins were severely bent. I know that replacement is my only option at this point, but before I do so, I'd like some advice. I've decided to purchase an aftermarket version online, but don't know which companies are reputable. I've found two that I particularly like but before I buy from one of them, I'd like some sort of verification that they are a legitimate business. I almost never buy anything online so I don't know how to spot a scam, and I can't afford to be scammed.
Has anyone dealt with either of the following companies and can verify that they are a legitimate company? The products on the pages have the same OEM number as I’m looking for, so I’m sure they’ll fit my car. Thanks in advance.
http://www.oehq.com/acdelco-parts_21...EBIRD-3.8L.htm
or
http://www.radiatorspot.com/chevrole...r=2000#MzY1MTc
03-31-2011, 09:18 PM
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Hi,i have never used these vendors......however, compare prices at you local autoparts----- they can price match on most items.......good luck and have a blessed weekend. Jim
04-01-2011, 08:38 AM
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Sorry, can't comment on the companies but I sure would lean towards a GM part. You get what you pay for. That is a big price spread and the low end stuff can really be BAD 
*** This may get moved to the 'repairs' section but in the meantime....
*** This may get moved to the 'repairs' section but in the meantime....
04-01-2011, 08:52 AM
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