SEATTLE — Amazon.com has announced the grand opening of its Automotive Parts and Accessories Store (http://www.amazon.com/auto), which features more than 1 million new, used and remanufactured parts from leading parts and accessories manufacturers.
A key feature of Amazon’s new Automotive Store is a Part Finder, that allowing owners of approximately 10,000 different American car and truck models to simply enter the year, make and model of a car into the Part Finder to find items that fit their specified vehicles. Leveraging Amazon’s unique technology platform for auto part data, the Part Finder enables third-party data providers and retailers to share part and vehicle information that helps Amazon customers make informed buying decisions.
Amazon.com also provides Free Super Saver Shipping and Amazon Prime on 100,000 automotive products. Amazon Prime, Amazon.com’s first-ever membership program, is available to customers for a flat fee of $79 per year. Amazon Prime members receive unlimited, express two-day shipping for free, with no minimum purchase requirement on over a million eligible items sold by Amazon.com. Members can order as late as 6:30 p.m. ET and still get their order the next day for only $3.99 per item, and they can share the benefits of Amazon Prime with up to four family members living in their household.
“We’re providing a broad selection of products for auto enthusiasts, who are passionate about the appearance and performance of their cars, but also making the Automotive Store convenient for the everyday motorist who is looking for basic car care and maintenance items,” said Steve Frazier, vice president, Automotive at Amazon.com. “Amazon’s core principles of selection, convenience and low prices will help us meet the needs of this growing segment in the online marketplace.”
Core brands carried by Amazon’s Automotive Store include Actron, Fram, Holley, Hurst, K&N Engineering, Lund, Meguiar’s, Raybestos and Schumacher. And to enhance site selection, hundreds of thousands of additional items are listed on the Amazon site by more than 250 independent auto, truck and motorcycle parts retailers, such as Auto Barn, HoursepowerFreaks, Midway Auto Supply and Summit Racing Equipment. Products are organized by category, including Interior and Exterior Accessories, Replacement Parts, Car Care, Performance Parts, Tools & Equipment and Motorcycle Parts & Accessories. The store also features tires and wheels from The Tire Rack.
