Buy Auto PartsReviews 211

I needed an AC air compressor for my 1982 Mercedes 380SL. I searched online and found this great offer at BuyAutoParts.com... a NEW compressor for only $271. Other NEW compressors I found were $500-$600. I placed my order, the item came quickly in a few days. I was a little suspicious when I saw the package all beat up. I took the compressor out and was proceeding with the installation when I found the pulleys were frozen, would not turn. I called customer service and got a return authorization and a printable UPS label with no problem. I packaged the compressor in their same boxes, dropped off at UPS and sure enough got my credit back on my credit card within a week (less their $10 Fee). Perfect. But I still needed a compressor. I searched again and found the same 4-seasons compressor at Autozone for $169. Only theirs stated "remanufactured" with 1-year warranty. I ordered at the store and picked it up the next day. Now here's the reason for this review: When I opened the box I found the compressor, the box and packaging was the same as the NEW compressor I had received from BuyAutoParts... right down to the "Mfg in Mexico" sticker! So I emailed BuyAutoParts and asked if the compressor I had purchased was NEW or remanufactured. They referred me to the web description. So I went back online at the BuyAutoParts website and reread the description for the compressor... it DID NOT say remanufactured anywhere! In fact it stated they had made a special purchase of these NEW compressors which allowed them to sell at this low low price. BOTTOM LINE: BuyAutoParts is selling "remanufactured" compressors with a claim that they are NEW. FALSE ADVERTISING! I installed my AutoZone compressor and it worked great! BEWARE of advertising claims by BuyAutoParts.