Clackamas Auto Parts

Bought a new (well, to me) truck today, drive home in the rain to find out the wipers are basically useless. Ran in close very close to closing time and they had exactly what I need for less than half of what I expected to pay. I’ll be back.

I dare you to find a more helpful, and knowledgable group of people than those at Clackamas auto. I’ve bought parts from them since I’ve owned a car. I can send my wife there for wipers and they gladly INSTALL them for you. No matter what part I need they will dig it up, and if they don’t have it sitting there it’s always there the next day.
One night I needed a battery, they were closing in minutes. Art (the big chief) offered to stay late to get it to me. I didn’t make him do it, but that’s the kind of people you’re dealing with when you patronize this cool old school shop. Real service from people that live to keep us all in the road. And there is a killer restaurant two doors down, I save some bucks doing my own work, then get a burger to celebrate. You can’t get better than that!

Awsome place to do business. I walked in with my Grandson the man offered us red liquorish. I looked at windshield wipers he got me the size I needed begged to put them on my car… I could not say no (it was raining) he did a speedy job and off I went. Now that was what I call a man who wants repeat or word of mouth business. He got it, if u need a car part get it here with a smile.
I am Happy Happy Happy.

OK, I’ll start off by saying that I really miss GI Joe’s. That was my go to spot for outdoor/​fishing gear and basic auto parts. Now day’s Oregon City doesn’t have many auto parts stores to chose from. Since I needed some oil and a couple other maintenance items so I thought I’d give Clackamas Auto a shot.
First, this is kind of a cool, easy to find location with adequate parking. That said, maybe I’m just being a little bitch but I was annoyed that they didn’t have an accessible garbage can outside or inside the store. If you ask you can give your garbage to someone who will throw it away behind the counter. This is probably by design but I find it kind of odd at an auto parts store where you might stop in to buy a quart of oil which you immediately add to your vehicle.
Second, they don’t have prices listed for any of their merchandise. This is kind of a big thing given the wide discrepancy in pricing for a gallon of oil or a jug of anti-​freeze these days. To be clear, they don’t have pricing listed on the shelf, nor do they have old school pricing stickers on the item itself. This is very annoying in a retail setting. In order to find out what the pricing was for the various oil options, I had to ask the sales clerk who outlined the prices. While the selection was somewhat sparse I didn’t think the pricing was terribly out of line (maybe 10% more than at Autozone). I should also add that the staff was very friendly… absolutely no complaints in that area.
I’m giving them 3 stars simply because the people that work here are friendly and they are an independent business. Frankly, I intended to only give them 2 stars but I get the impression that the majority of their business revolves around ordering parts which I have yet to do with them. If they were to simply invest in a pricing gun (the old school kind that puts a small square pricing sticker on each product) or list the pricing on the shelf below the item I would give this place 4 stars.

# If ever you need a part and may not be sure what its called, most stores treat you like an Idiot, not here. They like to help! They get it, and it shows, I have been shopping with them for about 15 year and have bought just about everything from special order parts to car wash. If they don’t have it they will find it. They have even delivered items to my place of business. Forget the chains and go with the pros!
Andy Busch
Busch Furniture
804 Main Street
Oregon City

As a woman, most auto parts stores make me feel. I don’t know, maybe less than par or lower on the ladder than say, A man. They either completely ignore me or treat me with a huff and sigh because I didn’t know off the top of my head what liter engine I have.
That’s why I LOVE Clackamas Auto parts. They always treat me with respect, ask how I’m doing, come out and look at my car if necessary, and help me figure out what I need. Then they always offer me about 3 different price range and quality of parts.
It seems that ALL auto parts stores sell you the wrong part the first time and you have to turn around and drive clear back. Well, CAP hardly ever sells me the wrong part and even if they did, they are close enough to return it without a lot of time, traffic and hassle.
Sometimes they may not have the cheapest price, but it’s because they aren’t a huge chain buying everything in bulk. They’re the little guy, that’s managed to stay in business for over 50 years directly across the street from a National chain store. Go in and meet Carl, Art, Jerry, or whoever may be behind the counter. They are ALL wonderful guys.