www.autoparts4u.us uses Amazon.com for supplying merchandise, customer checkout, and returns. Therefore we are including Amazon’s shipping information here. Note that clicking any of the links below will take you the corresponding Amazon.com site. You will need to use your brower’s BACK button to return to www.autoparts4u.us.
Shipping
Ordering an item from www.autoparts4u.us/amazon.com? We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations, so be sure to check out our shipping restrictions page.
Click the topical shipping links on this page for more information, including shipping rates and delivery times. Interested in free shipping? Learn about our FREE Super Saver Shipping. Also, consider joining Amazon Prime, a membership program that gives you and your family “all-you-can-eat” fast shipping.
Ordering from another seller? Explore our Merchant Shipping page for more information about shipping rates and times.
Delivery Time
When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Shipping date estimates will appear in the order form. After placing your order, you will see both shipping and delivery date estimates in the order confirmation e-mail and in the order summary in Your Account.
Calculating Cost
Shipping costs for orders from www.autoparts4u.us/Amazon.com depend upon the method and option you choose.
If you choose to group items into as few shipments as possible, you’ll be charged for one regular per-shipment fee, as well as a per-item fee for each item in that shipment.
If you choose to ship items as soon as they become available, we’ll charge you full per-shipment fees for each shipment as well as a per-item fee for each item.
Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.
Shipping Rates and Times
Amazon.com can ship to virtually any address in the world.* Click the links on this page for more information on costs and delivery times.
Interested in free shipping? Learn about our FREE Super Saver Shipping.
* Note: Standard shipping policies may not apply to Amazon.com subsidiaries operating as Amazon Merchants, such as Warehouse Deals.
Shipping Preferences
Sometimes you need to receive certain items in your order sooner than others. That’s why, every time you place an order via our order form, you can choose from one of these shipping preferences:
Group my items into as few shipments as possible
I want my items faster. Ship them as soon as they become available (at additional cost)
Read below for more information on each option.
Group my items into as few shipments as possible
Trying to keep shipping costs down? Choose this first option. We’ll consolidate your items into the fewest shipments possible. (We’ll always show you the minimum number of shipments needed to complete your order.) Depending on the availability of the items you’re purchasing, you might have to wait a bit longer for your order to ship, but you’ll save money on shipping.
The number of shipments we make for your order is dependent upon:
Our fulfillment network: To serve our millions of customers more efficiently, Amazon.com has several different fulfillment centers located across the United States. These centers often house different types of products. If you order dissimilar items–say, a book, a computer, and a cordless drill–they may ship separately, depending on where in our fulfillment network they happen to be located.
Items requiring special shipping and handling: Items that require special shipping and handling (for example, items that are large and/or heavy) are marked on their product detail pages as such and will ship separately from other items in your order. Note that in some cases, these items require an adult signature upon delivery.
In some cases, you might receive more shipments than we indicated you would when you placed your order. Regardless, we will never charge you more for shipping than the amount that was originally quoted to you at the time you place your order.
Be aware that items listed as having Not Yet Released or Back Ordered availability can potentially delay shipments that are designated to be grouped into as few shipments as possible.
I want my items faster. Ship them as soon as they become available (at additional cost)
Ordering items with different availabilities? Don’t let the slower items hold up the rest of your order! Choose this option to have your items ship as they become available, beginning with those already in stock. If some of the items in your order are eligible for Guaranteed Accelerated Delivery, you should choose this option if you want to receive those items quickly–otherwise, the delivery of the items may be delayed.
You’ll be charged a per-shipment fee for each shipment, but you’ll get some or all of your items earlier than you would have if you’d chosen the “Group my items into as few shipments as possible” option. Of course, we’ll still attempt to save you money by consolidating items where it makes sense to do so.
Delivery Service Delays
If you live in an area experiencing an unexpected service delay (severe weather, natural disasters, unscheduled events, etc.) please add at least 2 to 3 business days to the estimated delivery date of your order.
Continue to track your shipment in Your Account for status updates.
Shipping Restrictions
Warranty issues and manufacturer restrictions prevent us from shipping certain products to all geographical locations. In addition, some items too big to ship to a P.O. box must be shipped to a street address. You’ll be notified while placing your order if we’re unable to ship specific items to the address you’ve selected. Below are some general guidelines for items shipped by Amazon.com to the following destinations:
Alaska and Hawaii
APO, FPO, and DPO Addresses
DOS Addresses
U.S. Protectorates (including Puerto Rico)
Prisons
International Shipping Help
If you are purchasing an item from Amazon Marketplace, read about Marketplace shipping restrictions.
Books that require special handling because they are extremely heavy (for example, multi-volume sets) can be shipped only to locations within the U.S. Please also check the product detail pages for this and any other item-specific shipping restrictions.
Alaska and Hawaii Addresses
Most items can be shipped to Alaska and Hawaii addresses, except items in our Grocery store and some items from our Health And Personal Care store.
Additionally, some items from our Tools & Hardware and Outdoor Living stores can’t be shipped to Alaska or Hawaii if they are extremely heavy, oddly-shaped, or considered hazardous. Check the item’s product detail page for eligibility and available shipping options. Only specific shipping options may be available for some addresses. Available shipping options will appear at checkout when you enter a shipping address.
APO, FPO, and DPO Addresses
Most items can be shipped to APO, FPO, and DPO addresses, except:
cell phones and service
computers
furniture
grocery items
outdoor living items
Target@Amazon.com items
Additionally, some apparel, baby, camera and photo, electronics, health and personal care, housewares, jewelry, software, sports, and tools and hardware items cannot be shipped to APO, FPO, or DPO addresses. An error message will appear at checkout if you enter an APO, FPO, or DPO address and the item isn’t eligible to be shipped to that address. Check the item’s product detail page for eligibility.
Learn more about shipping to APO, FPO, and DPO addresses.
DOS Addresses
Many items can be shipped to DOS addresses, except:
Food items (for humans and/or pets)
Some liquids
Heavy items
Items that look like weapons
For a full list of shipping restrictions at a specific DOS address, please contact the DOS facilities staff at that location or review the DOS restrictions beginning on page 26 here: http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/88704.pdf
U.S. Protectorates (including Puerto Rico)
Only the following items can be shipped to U.S. Protectorates:
baby items
books
DVDs
music
software
toys
VHS videos
video games
Learn more about shipping to U.S. Protectorates.
Prisons
Amazon.com delivers to penitentiaries, but we strongly suggest you contact the prison first to confirm that they accept deliveries and to note any special regulations the prison might have. Some prisons don’t allow delivery of hardcover books. Others place a limit on the number of items contained in a package.
We’re unable to affix any special labels or instructions to the packages and on the outside will indicate only the destination address, our company name, and our return address. We also cannot allow gifts to be sent anonymously to inmates; the sender’s billing address will appear on the order invoice.
Because inmates cannot sign for deliveries, packages must be sent via U.S. Mail. While Amazon.com often sends packages via U.S. Mail, we also use UPS and FedEx. There is no way for customers to request a specific shipper. To avoid delivery problems, you might consider having the items shipped to you and then shipping them to the penitentiary via U.S. Mail.
What Availability Estimates Mean
The availability estimate listed on each product detail page tells you if we have at least one unit of the item you wish to order in one of our fulfillment centers. If the item is not in stock, the availability estimate tells you how long we think it will take to receive the item from our suppliers.
Availability and Delivery Estimates
While an item’s availability is calculated into your Estimated Delivery Date, the availability estimate is not an indicator of how long it will take for you to receive an item. Please see our Calculating Delivery Dates Help page for more information:
Help > Shipping & Delivery > Calculating Delivery Dates
Orders for Multiple Items
Ordering multiple copies of the same item? Please be aware that our availability estimates are intended for single-copy orders only. Here are some things to consider that may impact when your order ships:
Multiple copies of the same item may not be available.
Orders for multiple copies of a single item could ship from different locations in separate shipments because we spread our inventory across our network.
Larger orders take longer to prepare and ship.
When Inventory is Reserved for Your Order
Inventory is only reserved for your order after you click the Place your order button and receive e-mail confirmation that we’ve received your order. Placing an item in your shopping cart does not reserve inventory of that item for you.
Availability of Popular Items
Popular items sell out quickly. It is possible for you to see a message that an item is available on the product detail page, but discover it is sold out by the time you place your order.
When In-Stock Items are Shipped
If an item is in stock, when it ships to you depends on which shipping options you’ve chosen and how many items are on the order. Here are some specifics:
I want it to ship on the same day ordered: Some items have a Guaranteed Accelerated Delivery option available. These items will ship soon after you order them if you meet the ordering deadline. Otherwise, they’ll ship the next business day. To make sure the item you’re buying is eligible, look for the “Want it delivered . . .” message that displays a delivery date and method.
I want it to ship within 24 to 48 hours: Most orders for in-stock items shipping via Standard Shipping will leave our fulfillment centers within this time frame.
I’d like my order to ship soon, but want fewer shipments: If you choose the Shipping Preference “Group my items into as few shipments as possible,” in-stock items on your order may be delayed in shipping while we wait for other items to become available. If you want in-stock items on multiple-item orders to ship sooner, you can change your Shipping Preference or delete not-in-stock items from the order in Your Account.
I don’t care when it ships and want FREE shipping: When you choose FREE Super Saver Shipping on an order, you’re letting us know you are willing to wait a little longer to get your items as long as the shipping is free. This option allows us to better manage our inventory and order demand and pass the savings on to you in the form of free shipping. Most Free Super Saver Shipping orders will ship out within 5 business days.
Availability Estimate Definitions
Here’s a list of availability estimates you may see while shopping on Amazon.com. These estimates apply only to items sold and shipped by Amazon.com. If the availability of an item changes after you place your order, we’ll send you an e-mail.
In Stock: The item is on hand in at least one fulfillment center, and we expect to be able to prepare this item for shipment within a few hours to a few days (depending on the shipping option you choose). If the item is being fulfilled by a seller other than Amazon.com, then the seller has the item on hand and can ship it out within 2 business days. In some cases, sellers may indicate on the product detail page that processing will take longer before the item is shipped. In-stock items often enter the shipping process immediately, so it is difficult to change an order containing in-stock items. When ordering such items, please double-check the details of your order before submitting it.
In stock but may require an extra 1-2 days to process: The item is available in at least one fulfillment center, and we expect to be able to prepare the item for shipment within a day to a few days (depending on the shipping option you choose).
Usually ships in 2-3 days: we expect to receive the item from a nearby distributor within 2 to 3 days of your order.
Usually ships in 1-2 weeks: we expect to receive the item from a distributor within 1 to 2 weeks of your order.
Not yet published/released or Available for Pre-order: The latest release date information that we have for the item will be on its product detail page. If you want to pre-order the item, we will ship it to you once the release date passes and the item is made available to us for shipment. Some pre-order items qualify for Release-Date Delivery. If you choose the Shipping Preference “Group my items into as few shipments as possible,” in-stock items may not ship until pre-order items on your order are released.
Temporarily Out of Stock: This item is currently not in stock but it is available for ordering. If you place an order, we will send you an e-mail with the expected delivery date as soon as we have that information from our suppliers. It is also possible that you could order the item (new or used) from an Amazon Merchant or Marketplace seller. Look for the “More Buying Choices” link on the product detail page.
Currently Unavailable: This item is currently not available for ordering, and we don’t know when or if this item will be in stock again.
How are shipping and delivery dates calculated?
You’ll see an estimated shipping or delivery date for each shipment on the order form, just before you place your order. An estimated delivery date (or date range) will also appear in Your Account once you’ve placed your order.
Our estimated shipping dates are based on several factors, including the destination address, the shipping options you’ve chosen, and how quickly we can obtain and assemble items for shipment (the availability time listed on a product’s detail page). Also, orders for multiple items or multiple copies of a single item can take longer to assemble before we’re able to ship them to you.
We calculate delivery estimates by taking the estimated shipping date and adding the time it takes a package to travel from our facilities to your destination address, based on the shipping speed you’ve chosen.
For example, if you order an item that is listed as “Usually ships in 2-3 days” and select standard U.S. shipping (which typically takes 3-5 business days), you can use the chart above to determine that your order should arrive 5-8 business days after you place it.
International customers: When orders shipped internationally reach the destination country, they may be subject to customs clearance procedures which can cause delays beyond original delivery estimates.
What if I want to get my items faster?
You can select a different shipping speed by clicking the radio button next to that option on the order form. Note that changing your shipping speed to a faster method will not change the estimated shipping date, but your estimated delivery date should improve (subject to item availability). If you want to change your shipping speed after placing the order, visit Your Account.
If I request One-Day Shipping, will I get my order the next day?
Not all of the items listed on our site are available immediately, so selecting One-Day or Two-Day Shipping does not necessarily mean your order will arrive in one or two days. Saturday and Sunday delivery is available for certain locations. Also, when you select One-Day or Two-Day Shipping, we may use air or ground shipping as necessary to get your items to you within the promised time frame.
How much does shipping cost?
Visit our U.S. Shipping Rates and Times, U.S. Protectorates Shipping Rates and Times, or International Shipping Rates and Times pages.
What if the estimated delivery date has passed and I still don’t have my order?
If the order is being fulfilled by another seller, you’ll need to contact that seller directly; you’ll find a link in the order summary in Your Account.
Orders that are fulfilled by Amazon.com and shipped via a trackable method (such as UPS) will have tracking information available in Your Account. Please check this information if available and read through the following options:
If the tracking information indicates the package has been delivered, please check with your neighbors or family members. Packages are occasionally left with neighbors, a building manager, or are placed somewhere relatively safe such as your porch, garage, or even behind bushes.
If the tracking information indicates the package is being returned to us, or if the address is incorrect, it may have been undeliverable.
If there is no tracking information, or you cannot locate the package and it is not being returned as undeliverable, please e-mail us.