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RockAuto Overview

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  • RockAuto has 2.4 star rating based on 4536 customer reviews. Consumers are mostly dissatisfied.

  • 15% of users would likely recommend RockAuto to a friend or colleague.

  • Rating Distribution
  • Pros: Price, Good prices, Prices.
    Cons: No customer service, Customer service, Poor customer service.

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Top RockAuto Reviews

Positive Review

"Need my refund"

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They have not refunded my money back from the parts that I sent back to my credit card I have been waiting for two weeks User's recommendation: Yes your parts...

Critical Review

"Rip off"

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They charged me for merchandise three times that I never ordered and would not even speak to me about it, it was just my tough luck.

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Kewanna Pda

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| map-marker Borger, Texas

Rip off

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They charged me for merchandise three times that I never ordered and would not even speak to me about it, it was just my tough luck.

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Kristelle Wmo

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Lower thermostat housing for 2002 Lincoln Continental 4.6L

RockAuto - Lower thermostat housing for 2002 Lincoln Continental 4.6L
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Can't find a lower thermostat housing with 2 ports for 2002 Lincoln Continental 4.6L contact me at (773)683-****

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Jason G Xlv
map-marker Redmond, Washington

Possible shipping damage

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RockAuto - Possible shipping damage

I came home and that's how I found it. Not complaining.

Just letting you know how items are being shipped. Hopefully, everything is there.

If not, I will be calling back. Then my daily sits longer.

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Pros:
  • Company is good i have no issues with rockauto
Cons:
  • First bad experience as far as shipping

Preferred solution: Hopefully nothing was lost. If so just send out missing parts. That i already paid for i will be in contact

User's recommendation: Secure items in box before putting in box

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Lisa C Ouc

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I really need to speak with a car technician. It’s for an order I placed involving an oxygen sensor for my 2015 Chevy Sonic, 1.4 turbo engine. I won’t pay to ask a question concerning orders I bought.

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RockAuto - I really need to speak with a car technician. It’s for an order I placed...

I need to ask about an oxygen sensor I ordered from Rock Auto. I believe it wasn't the right part. I need help finding the right part, please!

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Loss:
$89

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Good prices. Good company. My only issue is not being allowed to talk to a real car technician without having to pay money for a service that should be free!

Gene D Xfi

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AI is waste of time!!!

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RockAuto - AI is waste of time!!!

Get rid of AI. The dumbest questions were asked.

I set you a screenshot.

This is all I wanted! Info!

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Cons:
  • No phone support

Preferred solution: I have a Chevrolet S-10 1995 4.3L engine and need a Central Port Fuel injection. From my understanding it says I can send mine in and have it rebuilt. Is that correct?

User's recommendation: Find some other options

Wequanjalo K

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RockAuto - Review in Auto Parts and Accessories category

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Im still waiting on my package. I called FedEx and they told me to call you guys.

I still never receive nothing. Ive been waiting since the day been delivered that would it say it showed a picture of the door not the number or department I cannot find a package

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Loss:
$285

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: I’ve been waiting all this time. I can’t even find it because they didn’t put the right part number I don’t see the door.

Jessica L Aop
map-marker Hartford, Connecticut

Jessica Lopez

RockAuto - Jessica Lopez

Hice una compra el 24 de junio y el artículo no me llegó y me estan cobrando $386.20 y necesito mi dinero dé vuelta

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Loss:
$386
Pros:
  • Buenos precio
Cons:
  • No estan pendiente a lo que envian

Preferred solution: Full refund

Jesse W Umm

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To resolve a issue with my parts that weren't delivered

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I didn't receive but half of my order. After a month of back-and-forth emails, they tell me the time limit for me to file a claim is up and there's nothing I can do.

They failed to show me proof of all my parts being delivered and also tell me they are not responsible. If they plan on getting business like this, I can only hope that future consumers take this in mind when dealing with them.

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Loss:
$87
Pros:
  • Cheap parts
Cons:
  • You cant talk to anyone they stay hidden from public like crooks

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Be careful have all your info and make sure you get proof from them

Motor H

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Missing parts

RockAuto - Missing parts
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Order 2 only received one of the shock please email me or call me on 649343**** for update on my orders please and thank you appreciate you guys and definitely will shop with you all again

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Preferred solution: Deliver product or service ordered

Thomas B Qxv

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Refund concern

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RockAuto - Refund concern

Friday, August 1st, I ordered 4 injectors to 4110 Jane Ave., Apt. 5.

That package never arrived.

Since then, I've ordered the same package that did arrive at a different address. I would just like to get a refund for the package I ordered on August 1st that I never received.

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Loss:
$200

Preferred solution: Full refund

Vic Yva

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Mishandled order rockauto did not prepare duty papers had order brought from Texas

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Updated by user Aug 20, 2025

They have not said a manager would call me know one ever I paid fees out of my pocket and spent half running to customs and DHL to resolve this on my own had I not gone the ordered of been returned and guess what I would have paid the charges

Original review Aug 05, 2025

Had to go myself to do the custom papers paid for fees which should been included wasted an afternoon foing all this if not been done order was going back and I would imagine they would have charged for their incompetence

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User's recommendation: Make sure duty papers are done and why bring the order from Texas when it said it was from Madison Wisconsin total lack of understanding

Ralph T Yaq

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| map-marker Naples, Florida

Extremely slow and excessive shipping.

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Please consider a different supplier. RockAuto drop-ships from manufacturers.

Each part that the customer orders is mailed from a different location.

Plan on waiting 9 days or longer for all of your items to arrive. You are better off buying from a local parts store that has customer service instead of using RockAuto.

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Cons:
  • Too many warehouses

Preferred solution: Deliver product or service ordered

User's recommendation: If you need your car then don’t buy from RockAuto.

Resolved
Anne B Spt

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Resolved: Credit card fraud

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Rock Auto charged my card while my radiator was just in the cart. Charged no shipping, so I guess they just get to keep my radiator forever, my loss.

I had not hit the purchase button. Their error. Get this ... no customer service email, no customer service telephone.

If you have no order number ... I do not ... you cannot speak to them. So yeah, I have to file a challenge with my credit card to get back the money that they have stolen.

What *** poor service. I hope they go under.

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Loss:
$75
Cons:
  • Fraudelent use of my credit card

Preferred solution: Unwind the charge on my credit card

User's recommendation: Shop elsewhere! They do not care about customer service. Prolly all done overseas

Edye Tiz

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Very poor customer service,and Web site hard to find parts purchased for warranty.

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I purchased a starter for a2016 Ford flex in August 2025 the starter has malfunctioned no help. Website has changed makes it very difficult to look up orders past 30 days for warranty

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User's recommendation: Buy from someone else

Ray C Ldo

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Return label issue

RockAuto - Return label issue

Absolutely nothing happened as of now. I even submitted under pissed customer and got the right to post it without resolution.

I dialed the Customer Service number said calling for an hour without answering. When this started I wasn't pissed, like doing business with the company, and this is the first problem I've had really.

I need help with a return label or at least an order number

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Rose G Lxe
map-marker Cherryville, North Carolina

Overcharged on a shipping order

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My order number for this problem is 3288-5****. I ordered three items on November 10th.

I received the first item in approximately 8 days. The next two items were shipped from San Bernardino, California. The postage I paid when I ordered was to be ground-vantage USPS. The two items I received from California had priority shipping labels on them.

I had to pay an additional $24.95 to receive my order on top of the shipping price I had already paid of $13.98 for all three items. I think I should be reimbursed the $24.95. I've never had an issue with RockAuto, and I've done an awful lot of business with you.

I would appreciate your concern about this issue and that you handle it as you should. Thank you for your time.

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Loss:
$25
Pros:
  • Your prices are much cheaper than local parts stores

Preferred solution: Reimbursed $24.95 for overcharge of shipping an item that postage had already been paid for.

About

Summary

Rockauto has been on the market since 1999. It was started by the Taylor family. The company is based in Madison, WI. It is an online parts store which carries a large selection of items. It brings customers thousands of parts from over 200 manufacturers. It sells a variety of mechanical parts like brake pads and shock absorbers and body parts like bumpers and mirrors, interior trim like door handles. Rockauto offers major assemblies like CV axles, engine long blocks, steering gears and complete transmissions. The staff of the company doesnt include any mechanic staff to provide auto repairs, but there are service manuals to help customers perform repair.

RockAuto reviews and complaints

RockAuto is ranked 121 out of 2959 in Auto Parts and Accessories category

Area Served

USA, Canada, Worldwide, Europe

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Rockauto FAQs

Winnie Murugi
PissedConsumer Reporter

RockAuto is an online auto parts company. They ship auto parts from over 300 manufacturers to customers worldwide at warehouse prices.

RockAuto FAQs

Customers choose RockAuto for their wide range of auto and body parts at affordable prices. However, RockAuto reviews on PissedConsumer.com alert defective items and expected payment for shipping when returning.

RockAuto has a “Check Order Status” lookup function where you check your order status by providing your email address or phone number and order number.

Go to the missing order on the “Orders Status & Returns” page. Select “Arrange a Return/ Report a Problem”. Report the package as either “Missing Part” or “Package Not Received”. You will be asked some questions to clarify the issue.

Find the order on the “Order Status & Returns” page and click on “Arrange a Return/ Report a Problem” within 30 days of delivery. Provide the quantity you are returning and the reason for returning. Get a shipping label and send the items to the address provided in their original packaging.

RockAuto issues a refund to your original payment method within 3 days of receiving your returned package. Once a refund has been issued to your original payment method, you will receive a confirmation email.

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