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JCWhitney has a rating of 1.71 stars from 63 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about JCWhitney most frequently mention customer service, wrong part, and auto parts problems. JCWhitney ranks 900th among Auto Parts sites.

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    6
  • Value
    8
  • Shipping
    8
  • Returns
    8
  • Quality
    6
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  • Because you have NO customer service, No phone to talk with a customer, No live Chat and do not return e-mails.
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Top Positive Review

“Awesome service, products and prices”

Michelle L.
5/26/20

I am a female who does her own mechanical work on her vehicle. I came across Jc Whitney. They had everything I needed and for at least 20 to 60 bucks cheaper then local auto part stores. All products were correct shipped on time. Very very happy.

Top Critical Review

“RUN! RUN FAR AWAY AS SOON AS YOU SEE THE NAME JC WHITNEY! DOESNT MATTER WHERE!”

Randy J.
1/3/24

Bought some parts on eBay, confirmed them with the seller (JC Whitney) Parts catalog that they would be correct and right fitment. Received them and they are wrong, double checked parts manufacture website and sure enough JC Whitney's catalog is wrong! Not only would they not return the brand new parts that have never been installed, much less barely out of the box, they wont admit they have a cataloging issue! Lost any of my business in the future and I repair a lot of vehicles and order a lot of parts online!

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Thumbnail of user randyj525
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 3rd, 2024

Bought some parts on eBay, confirmed them with the seller (JC Whitney) Parts catalog that they would be correct and right fitment. Received them and they are wrong, double checked parts manufacture website and sure enough JC Whitney's catalog is wrong! Not only would they not return the brand new parts that have never been installed, much less barely out of the box, they wont admit they have a cataloging issue! Lost any of my business in the future and I repair a lot of vehicles and order a lot of parts online!

Tip for consumers:
A return policy to be stated at time of purchase.

Products used:
Adjustable Control Arms

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Thumbnail of user fightforcreation
1 review
0 helpful votes
August 7th, 2023

Returned a dodge latch for a tailgate on ram. They received it on July 7 2023. Here it is August 08 2023. They stated they got it and take 7 days to refund. Then call every week then last few tines every couple days. They say give us 1 to 2 more days for a 59.92 refund keep saying same thing. What a crap company

Thumbnail of user angelom326
1 review
0 helpful votes
August 25th, 2023

Before ord337-1005 AC Delco Starter New for 61 Special De Ville Cadillac DeVille Seville
$142.27ering a starter I asked if it would fit my 1964 Cadilac Deville WASTED $150.00. They responded yes. WRONG PART. RESTORING MY CLASSIC TAKING LONG WHEN INSTALLING STARTER WAS THE WRONG ONE

Tip for consumers:
JUST DON'T BUY ANYTHING

Products used:
they told me starter $150. would fit. WRONG !!!! They have no knowledge of the parts they sell. wasted $150. dollars. I used to buy from them now looking for a truely knowledeble seller. lost my business... BEWARE!!!

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Thumbnail of user johnc4768
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
June 3rd, 2020

Ordered front and rear floor mats, plain black rubber. 4 hour search to find a phone number to call. 18 tries to dial and connect with anyone. Told order received, and status "Processing" for the past 4 days. Real story. Floor mats made to order and I may see them in 3 weeks. I could walk across the street to my local auto parts store and get them but have had good experience with JC Whitney in the past... never again!

Thumbnail of user lucask55
1 review
2 helpful votes
May 21st, 2020

Ordered a sway bar kit from the web site and I received a crushed box with a rip in the box with tape over it with nothing inside, there is no number to call no type of contact with the company I needed my parts ASAP but for me ordering from Jcwhitney was a mistake, I have never experienced this Before.

Thumbnail of user cs884
1 review
1 helpful vote
June 3rd, 2020

I ordered two sets of exterior replacement handles for my truck, 1 piece showed up on its own from Vegas and 2 more from the JCW warehouse. Everytime I call I get a recording that says it's after hours. According to their posted hours of operation I am calling 2hours prior to closing. I have sent 3 emails and not a single response. I would not recommend purchasing anything from this relic operation.

Thumbnail of user joea436
1 review
2 helpful votes
June 12th, 2020

I ordered a soft top for an 02 corvette and they sent me the wrong one. Trying to get a hold of them takes an act of Congress very poor customer service! I just want the item I ordered. Now I'm stuck with something I can't use! This company is useless NEVER ORDER FROM THIS COMPANY!

Thumbnail of user warenh
1 review
1 helpful vote
April 11th, 2020

I contacted telephone sales and the person who handled my order was very disirganized. I had to go to their website and look up the part number for him. When I would try to give him information he would talk over me and then make me repeat it. They also will not take credit card info over the phone but instead give you a reference number and have you go back to their website, enter the order number, address and credit card info. This was a very odd encounter, and I will probably not be buying anything from them again in the future.

Thumbnail of user chucks256
1 review
1 helpful vote
May 19th, 2020

Don't order form this place, just go to Amazon. Send orders missing parts, can't call anybody, can't use live chat, never send shipping labels for returns. If you get wrong or missing parts you will just have to throw them away, forget about getting your money back and buy them some where else.

Thumbnail of user bobr23
21 reviews
85 helpful votes
March 29th, 2013

I started ordering from them many years ago, back in the early 60's, when their name was "Warshawsky & Co." Never had an issue with price, but people must remember in order to get that low price, they will drop ship from other warehouses throught the country and foreign. It doesn't hurt to pick up the phone and call them directly in Chicago to get a LIVE person to give you an approximate time period and not always trust the time given on the internet.

Thumbnail of user davidr2418
1 review
0 helpful votes
June 18th, 2020

The part is a no show and you will not answer your phone no matter how long I wait. No stop to the advertising though. Hate to see it cost you thousands in lawsuits over a 17.55 order. But it will serve you right.

Thumbnail of user robertp1452
1 review
0 helpful votes
March 1st, 2020

Over the last 2 years I have been trying to get an on line account with JC Whitney. I loved this company when it was just an order book. Trying to set up an account with them, is like trying to stick butter up a Wildcats $#*!, using a hot poker. Every single step has to be done and redone 4 and 5 times. Slow as hell. I have no idea if the site is any good, can't get logged into damn thing. Jc whitney, spend more than $75 setting up your online service.

Thumbnail of user reneef100
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
May 21st, 2020

I ordered a specific part last week and even discussed with a Company Rep by phone while I was online ordering to make sure I had the correct part I needed. It took couple of days to ship even tho the Rep assured me she was going to expedite and get it sent out within 24 hours. That didn't happen and when the delivery was made it was one part instead of my order which included 2 pieces. I've tried calling today and either get placed on hold for way too long or when I contact the extension from the Rep given at order, she answers and says Hello. When I start telling her who I am and that I got the wrong part, all of a sudden she says Hello, Hello Hello and then hangs up. I tried to report return needed online and information says I should have had a return packing slip in the order when received but there was nothing. Since my issue yesterday I have heard from others that they quit ordering from this company for the same - send wrong part issues. I hope someone will return or respond to my messages soon but in the mean time I guess I will try to stop payment on my credit card if they don't call me back.

Thumbnail of user sc376
1 review
3 helpful votes
July 1st, 2020

Trying to get a return for an extended warranty and cannot get a human being on the phone! Have waited several times for over an hour. I went online and filled out their form. Still Nothing!

Thumbnail of user jasonp272
11 reviews
40 helpful votes
August 14th, 2019

I used to use this company a LOT in the 80's and 90's for parts I couldn't find or get in parts stores. Back when you filled out a form, sent it in. Along with a check for the amount. And got your stuff in 2-3 weeks.
Well, with the evolvement of e-commerce, they grew. And adapted. For the worse. 2 friends of mine that still use them, say it takes 2-3 months to get what you order. Unless you pay through the a_s for next day shipping. After getting nowhere with one site, I decided to use them again. They never have let me down in the past. So, I found the 4 parts I needed. Paid for them. Then it took 2 months for them to ship, and finally when they did, it took another month to try and find where they went. When cust. Service said the did not know where they were, I said sc__w it and wanted my money back. Which has taken another month. Because they said the had to "find" where they were to cancel the order. Go figure...

Thumbnail of user tonyh518
1 review
1 helpful vote
June 11th, 2020

I had a package delivered from you/FEDEX that should have had 6 parts in it. The box was tore all to hell.
There were only 2 parts in the box, (1) the upper control arm, it was tore out of its plastic bag and (2) a single sway bar linkage that was not in its box. I took pictures of the box sitting on my porch before I touched it.
I was not home when the package was delivered. I did not sign for it, nor would have I, if I were home.
Because you have NO customer service, No phone to talk with a customer, No live Chat and do not return e-mails. I am left trying to guess as to what to do. FEDEX was absolutely useless in trying to help.
You have my money!
Where the hell are the rest of my parts? Do I send these 2 parts back to you? Are you going to send me the missing parts? How long is this going to take?

KIT1-*******-01-A x 2
Control Arm
Tracking Number: *******2472xxxx
Shipping Carrier: fedex

Thumbnail of user sharonc151
1 review
1 helpful vote
July 18th, 2017

Watch out if you order auto parts. I received the wrong calipers of what I ordered. I ordered them 3 months ago and hadn't had the chance to get them put put on my car up until today 7/18. I know it's my fault that I didn't find this out sooner but was unable because of personal family issues. Now I'm unable to return them because it's been over 30 days so I lose out on $145 because they sent me the wrong part. You also have to pay for your returns.

Thumbnail of user matthewc84
1 review
1 helpful vote
January 4th, 2017

Two orders two screw ups. On the first order I would have had to eat the loss of two items that never were received if Pay Pal hasn't absorbed the foul up. Both orders took weeks not days to get to me. Steer clear of this company. Whoever is in charge must either be nuts or stupid or deliberately running the company into the ground

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Thumbnail of user joeb315
1 review
1 helpful vote
May 29th, 2017

One order and hundreds of spam messages. Can't unsubscribe, phoned them, no help. I'm going to have to change my email address because of these idiots.

Thumbnail of user deweyb24
1 review
2 helpful votes
November 19th, 2017

Ordered alternator in stock 2 hours away, online showed 2-5 days arrival. Phone rep said we should have in 2 days. That was 9am Monday. On Wednesday afternoon we were told it had not shipped. Now, Sunday we are hoping it arrives tomorrow. Pep boys said it would have been at store available for pickup next day. Will NEVER use JC Whitney again.

Thumbnail of user terrys95
1 review
2 helpful votes
March 6th, 2016

Ordered from this joke of a company. Got partial order with no tracking info, Have talked to customer service some you can't even understand and order tracking on missing order still has not been received. After 22 days what a joke now there saying should be shipped in the next 10 days. Will never order from this company again, May be sending back for refund soon.

Thumbnail of user juano35
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 27th, 2018

I was buy a part catalytic converter they gave me wrong one and they refuse to get it back they want me to pay the shipping i don't have to pay that because that they're problem give me a bad one, Bad place to buy parts bad bad bad bad

Thumbnail of user joseg108
1 review
1 helpful vote
July 17th, 2017

Tried to order seat covers. Called the customer service number, they outsource to India i spoke to rep for 35min i gave him the part number several times until he finally got it right, he put me on hold for some reason then he came back and said he was going to transfer me to a technician who can help me better. No one answered and the rep came back on line asked me when was a good time for the tech to call me back to further help me and process my order. He told me I would get a call back the next day. Im not waiting im going somewhere else. I've never had such a hard time ordering anything ever.

Thumbnail of user michaelk170
1 review
1 helpful vote
July 7th, 2016

Order an alternator from this company received an email saying they were out of stock reordered it received an email saying it was out of stock reorder it again received another email saying it was out of stock they were ordering it from the same company each time it's been out of stock for weeks now I have a hold on my credit card for several hundred dollars takes 5 days to get back never shop with those guys they don't know what they're doing!

Thumbnail of user jesseg
31 reviews
223 helpful votes
June 6th, 2010

This website has a good amount of products for different people. I use them to purchase motorcycle parts, and items for camping. But they offer products from automobile, RV, motorcycle, and a bunch more.

If you are in the market for items like tires, car covers, parts for cars, items to spice up your ride, then they have it.

I have always had great customer service and never had any problems with the products. They are always quality.

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