Ordered catalytic converters for 2003 GMC Sierra on 1/17/2012 and was informed that they would be shipped out within 24-48 hours. I paid the bill via PayPal and followed the transaction on-line. Within 12 hours Autopartswarehouse.com had received my funds from PayPal. I called after the 48 hours (2 days) to see when and if my parts would be shipped. I spoke to a customer service representative that seemed not to know anything about cars, their computer system, or his job in general and he informed me that he did not know when they would ship.
He told me that the particular brand I ordered could take 10-14 days to get. I told him that was not good enough because my truck is at a shop waiting on these parts. I instructed him to cancel the order and give me a cancellation number over the phone and e-mail me confirmation of the cancellation. He informed me he could not do that and that I would receive an e-mail within the standard 2 to 3 days. I asked to speak to a supervisor and after being put on hold he returned and said that I could not speak to a supervisor.
I asked why I could not speak to a supervisor and he had no answer for me. I informed him that there were numerous complaints about his company on the internet and that I regret not doing due diligence before ordering. I only did this because I was desperate for the parts because I have my truck at a shop doing other repairs and needed the converters. They had a good price and they said I would have the parts in 3 to 5 days. Well, as of today I get an e-mail telling me that they shipped the parts and I should expect them on the 21st.
This is almost 5 hours after I called in and cancelled the order. So I guess now I will have to fight with them on the return and getting a refund. I advise everyone and anyone to not use this company. I found it almost humorous today talking with the CSR and it was like he was reading the script of all the complaints I have read about this company. You can tell the primary contact points at this company are not based in United States! It seems like this is going to be an expensive lesson learned! Please stay away from Autopartswarehouse.com.
