Tri-State U-Wrench And Save Auto Parts

Usually I don’t have any problems here, haven’t had this happen to me. On Friday 02/06/26 I went looking for a rear crossmember or sub frame for an impala. Before going in I asked for a price, the elder lady and another worker couldn’t come up with a price for the part. I mentioned I could go down the road and get one already pulled out for $40. Not knowing she was actually the owner She then stated they could match my price. So I said why not I’m already here I’ll put in the work and take one from here. Well I wasn’t able to get the part off because I was missing some tools. It was getting close to closing time so I just decided I’d come back the next day. Came back the next day was able to get the part off, went to check out. There was like 4 workers and again were having trouble prici

They have a wide selection of 'older' vehicles you probably can no longer OEM parts for. Vehicles were well set and easy to get parts from. The lot is easy to get around. They have a cart(s) you can use to ferry your tools and transport your found treasures. They have a searchable database of vehicles by year, make, model, engine size, color and location. They do not have a list of what parts are available. You have to go hunting. That's how these businesses keep costs down. If you want parts already removed, inventoried, cleaned, and tested; that's a different business model and you will pay more.

Being an automotive business, you'd think they would know the value of the words "guaranteed if". Even though they have all of my information and serial numbers.. with no receipt, they will not take the effort to use their system to keep myself, my family and my friends business. I never asked for a dime back. Offered to trade the "guaranteed" bad transmission, that I had already pulled and purchased, and pay half for the replacement. No receipt, no guarantee. I'm a greasy, mechanic. I had enough faith in the guaranteed parts I purchased to misplace the dirty, receipt. In 2025, refusing to use the technology at hand to validate a guarantee will cost you business. People will avoid businesses nowadays over something as small as not having tap to pay. I have learned my $300 lesson.

This place is amazing!! Let them know what you're looking for and they print a list of where the vehicles that might have that part in it and where in the yard it's at. BEST pick and pull place I've ever been to.

They gave our friend tires that had a nail in one, hole in another and the sidewalls were very weak on the other 2. All 4 unable to be used per the shop mounting and balancing them. We told them he had to be back in North Carolina the next day for work and needed these tires to drive. They do not have any concern for the safety of their parts or customers. No integrity at all. I’m just wondering what would have happened if we got those on and they blew while he was driving 70 on the highway. When we called, workers tried to divert the blame to the owner- yet we couldn’t talk to her. Save your money and time and just go to the yard in Cobden, IL.