Why not.
You can sell anything on the web.
Tommy

I am failing to see how this differs from any online parts store. Pls explain more.

i think what would make this site different is if there were some sort of chip that you could plug into your car (like usb jump drive technology) and and insert it into your computer, go to the site and it will tell you exactly what is wrong with the car & provide you the direct manufacturers sites (or private sellers) that sell exactly the part(s) that you are looking for. Now that would be cooollll....!

wow great idea

I like this... Going to pass the idea by my b/f who is a car freak.... I'll let you know his thoughts.

ok sounds good

Goodluck...
but check this first: http://www.roadracee...ckertweekerparts.htm

Christie: The standard car-computer interface is called OBD-II, but I don't think it knows enough about your car to ID it for parts inventory (though it easily could be upgraded... all it needs is a manufacturer code and VIN number)

The trick in this business area is getting wired into the suppliers you want, dealers have (usually) good quality parts, for 2x-3x the cost of generics. You need to watch the generic / aftermarket on quality - some quality is better than OEM, while most is not, and prices are all over the map with almost no correlation to quality.

The best parts at the best prices mostly come from suppliers who sell direct to the trade - they'll sell to individuals too, but through different channels with generally big markups compared to what they charge the mechanics. This way, the mechanic can charge you $400 for a part he pays $130 for, but if you go to buy it on your own, you still pay $400. Oh, and the shops still charge another $75/hr labor on top of the parts profit (while most mechanics are paid $12-$25/hr....)

Breaking into this business will be an uphill battle against the "protective pricing" that is presently entrenched.

good idea, but it is still very thin. JoeMerchant is raising some good points that need to be thought through to make sure it is workable. How many people today buy their own car parts? At the end of the day, you still want to make sure that your idea provides a solution to a real problem.

This would only really work for a small subset of possible problems. OBD-II could accurately diagnose a broken sensor in the engine management system or would report that oil pressure was low but would have no idea why. Anything of a more mechanical nature would need a person to diagnose it.

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