There are various methodologies out there which savvy internet users use, in order to find coupon codes for various auto part sites such as Advance Auto Parts. One of the best ways to accomplish this is to check this website often. We update on an hour basis and determine which codes are and are not working. We then continually test the codes to ensure we are not putting out non-working ones. This makes life easier for our readers as they do not have to sift through a mountain of false promo codes and expired discounts. We manage to cull the pool of available candidates by efficiently managing our postings.
Another efficient method is to use a technique shown in the picture below:
It basically speeds up the checkout process by managing to put the promo code box on the very top. This (according to recent studies) has shown to be 14% MORE effective than by putting the code box on the bottom. This leads to quicker checkout times and better (and more frequent) usage of codes that are working and not broken. When utilizing this method, it is prudent to take note that sometimes the females will tend to look towards the left bottom corner, while the males generally look in the upper right hand corner. This was done by a study at Prudell University in which 50 males and females were tracking via high speed motion cameras. Their eyeball movements were measured and through the scientific process it was determined that to more efficiently use a promo code, you should place the box down in the left for women (let's pretend it's a female site) or up and to the right for male users.
As you can see the solution is not clear cut, and there are many different variables at play here. Another concern is the dynamics in which necessity come into play. For you see, sometimes shoppers are very impatient and cannot wait to search the internet for a working coupon code. This leads to frustration and 5% of users do not make a purchase because they cannot find a code that works. We can alleviate this cart abandonment by making sure that the box is on the very last part of the checkout process and there really is no clear-cut way to determine whether or not the code is working.
In conclusion, finding a working coupon code and utilizing a working promo code are a very difficult thing to do at times. It's best for the person who designs the website to keep in mind the very different factors at play and design for everyone, not just one particular demographic in particular. It is safe to say that if you want to find a code that works, and manage to use it efficiently and successfully, be sure to check this website back on various times.
Here are the latest coupon and promo codes for Advance Auto
Parts for the month of February 2014. These coupons expire on February 28th, 2014.
Protip: You can get free shipping on orders over $75 or get
free shipping (regardless of order site) by selecting “ship to store”.
Your order will be shipped to the store nearest you. Use the store locator to find the store nearest you.
CRAZY PROMOTION!
$50 off $100 for the first 500 customers $40 off $100 for the next 1000 customers 30% off site-wide for the next 2000 customers Use code: DOTW39 Click link to activate!
Expires February 28th 2014 Get up to 40% off your order Click link to activate!
Use Code: AG23
Expires February 28th 2014
% Discount off
$10 off $30
$20 off $50
$30 off $100
Use coupon code: A123 Click link to activate!
Expires February 28th 2014
$30 off $90
Use code: HUGE30 Click link to activate!
Expires February 28th 2014 Save 20% off your order
And $25 BB if you spend $50 towards future order
Use code: AG26 Click link to activate!
Expires February 28th 2014 Free Shipping! Click link to activate!
Expires February 28th 2014 Save 15% off entire order Click here to activate
Use code: AAP15OFF
Expires February 28th 2014 25% off nearly all items! Click here to activate
Use code: DOTW34
Expires February 28th 2014
How to use an Advanced Auto Parts Coupon:
It’s very easy. All you need to do is add whatever products you are
looking to purchase to your shopping cart, then click “checkout”. On the
checkout screen, you will see a box labeled “Enter Your Promo Code”.
Copy down the above codes and enter it into the box. See the red arrow
in the diagram below for a visual representation of where to enter the
code.
Company Review
Advanced Auto Parts was started in 1932 by Arthur Taubman. He opened
two stores in Virginia. At that time, the automotive industry was in
it’s infancy and it was very hard for the average Joe to get car parts.
Taking the car to the dealership was out of the question because it was
too expensive (yes, even back in those days dealerships literally
charged an arm and a leg to fix cars). Arthur had a great idea that
would soon catch on. Over the next 75 years he opened thousands of
stores. Today there are over 3800 stores in 40 different states. They
employ over 55,000 workers across the country. They are now the second
biggest automotive retailer in America. Their selection is huge and if
they don’t carry the part in their main warehouse or in your local
store, they can order it direct from the manufacturer for you.
Website Review
The Advanced Auto Parts website sits on a sub-domain called
“shop.advancedautoparts.com”. When you go to the main URL, it redirects
you to the subdomain. I’m not sure why in this day and age of modern
html they would do that, but apparently they have their reasons. The
site is clean and not cluttered. I was able to find what I was looking
for (Ford alternator for a 2006 truck) within a matter of minutes. The
checkout process was smooth and I was able to use a coupon code to save
15% on my order, as well as getting free shipping. There’s one thing I
did not like about the website, and that was it had an “outdated” feel
to it. Maybe this is because I have been designing and building websites
for the past 10 years and I consider myself to be an internet nerd.
Don’t get me wrong, the site design is not bad by any stretch….it’s just
that when we compare the site to other Fortune 500 companies, it does
look a tad bit “outdated”. No worries, that’s just a pet peeve from an
internet geek like myself. The average person probably won’t notice, nor
will they care….and rightfully so! What matters most is you find what
you’re looking for in a reasonable amount of time and are able to get it
for a great price!
Website Age:
15 years old, registered October 13, 1998
Coupons
Advanced Auto Parts does allow for the usage of coupon codes, and I
have personally seen many different types of code with various offers.
Back in the day, they also used to offer printable coupons, but now all
you need to do is select “ship to store” or purchase over $75 worth of
items in order to receive free shipping. You can also find coupons here.
Competition
http://www.pepboys.com http://www.autozone.com/
When compared to Pep Boys and Auto Zone, I personally found the
prices to be very competitive. I don’t live near a PepBoys or AutoZone
so I really can’t make any other comparison statements other than the 25
items that I looked at, all 3 stores seemed to have the same price. I
have been to Autozone when I was in California once and it was a decent
store…a bit small for my liking, but I found what I was looking for.
Pros
- Ease of use
- Price
- Selection of available auto parts
- Shipping time
Cons
- Website design a tad bit outdated - One item I found cheaper at a local mom-and-pop store (refurbished vacuum pump for 1963 Ford)
Advanced Auto Parts Video
A funny video that describes how fast they like to get their auto parts:
