Toyota sale, 25% off wholesale and free shipping WOW (2 Viewers)

[ed94r]

My .02. How do these packages make it just fine from the manufacturer to dealerships (likely using the same carriers), but somehow from the dealer to our door they are danced on by the samsonite gorilla?

I don't get it (the need for re-packing), but I am happy I am the recipient of it, i guess.

 

[Patron100LC]

My .02. How do these packages make it just fine from the manufacturer to dealerships (likely using the same carriers), but somehow from the dealer to our door they are danced by the samsonite gorilla?

I don't get it (the need for re-packing), but I am happy I am the recipient of it, i guess.

Just a guess, but they're probably ship in pallets, several boxes in the same group, and inside a metal container and wood crates.. Much less likely to damage than 1 single box kicked down the truck and dribbled all the way to your door.

 

[katit]

My MC came in nicely packed, with some fluid (few OZ), no issues. This was 6 month ago

 

[NE Snowman]

Dealers are receiving pallets of freight not single boxes. I’d assume this is the biggest reason. I don’t see them stocking only 2 axles, most likely a pallet of them, especially a bigger online dealer like Serra (I ordered a master from them last year, very well packaged). They’ll be my pick for FDS as well.

When we order bulk construction materials it might be fedex or UPS but it’s typically in big CDL box trucks with pallet jacks in the back so they can’t really drop and damage anything.

My .02. How do these packages make it just fine from the manufacturer to dealerships (likely using the same carriers), but somehow from the dealer to our door they are danced by the samsonite gorilla?

I don't get it (the need for re-packing), but I am happy I am the recipient of it, i guess.

 

[OGBeno]

Dealers are receiving pallets of freight not single boxes. I’d assume this is the biggest reason. I don’t see them stocking only 2 axles, most likely a pallet of them, especially a bigger online dealer like Serra (I ordered a master from them last year, very well packaged). They’ll be my pick for FDS as well.

When we order bulk construction materials it might be fedex or UPS but it’s typically in big CDL box trucks with pallet jacks in the back so they can’t really drop and damage anything.

Generally speaking, dealers do not receive parts on a pallet unless the following conditions:

1. LDO: Large Dealer Order (think filters and things of this nature). No Toyota dealership is ordering axles as an LDO.

2. Large parts: Roofs, side panels, headliners, short blocks, long block assemblies (the last one would come in a crate).

3. Vehicle Frames.

Parts are delivered daily to dealerships in rolling cages with totes and boxed parts. These are emptied and then returned to their "facing" depots.

All orders that are being placed as "customer special order" (every order that comes through on a sale like this -- axle shafts for 20 year old Land Cruisers, or brake masters for that matter) would **not** be stocked at a regular Toyota dealership unless the inventory movement shows necessary sales in past 12 months for stocking purposes.

No Toyota dealership in the US would have a pallet of 43430-60040 axle shafts for the 100 series.

 

[NE Snowman]

Good to know @OGBeno. I was thinking more of a bunch of different parts on the same pallet(my example was bad), I’m not a dealer so I was guessing. Thanks for the good info.

 

[ed94r]

All orders that are being placed as "customer special order" (every order that comes through on a sale like this -- axle shafts for 20 year old Land Cruisers, or brake masters for that matter) would **not** be stocked at a regular Toyota dealership unless the inventory movement shows necessary sales in past 12 months for stocking purposes.

Does this mean that dealers essentially drop ship? Packages are not opened and or re-packed from the OEM?

 

[OGBeno]

Does this mean that dealers essentially drop ship? Packages are not opened and or re-packed from the OEM?

That depends on each individual dealer and how well they know the parts they are pitching.

Also, Toyota has started a selective drop ship program from the depots to consumers though I am unsure how prevalent it is.

 

[Old Nick]

That depends on each individual dealer and how well they know the parts they are pitching.

Also, Toyota has started a selective drop ship program from the depots to consumers though I am unsure how prevalent it is.

I ordered a new rear axle housing for my wife's 80 from Fred Anderson in Raleigh. I asked about having it drop shipped directly to me rather than to Raleigh, then back to KY. Toyota corporate prohibited that. Bummer as it took extra time to arrive, but when it did, the housing was packaged perfectly.

 

[OGBeno]

I ordered a new rear axle housing for my wife's 80 from Fred Anderson in Raleigh. I asked about having it drop shipped directly to me rather than to Raleigh, then back to KY. Toyota corporate prohibited that. Bummer as it took extra time to arrive, but when it did, the housing was packaged perfectly.

The program is in testing phase and only in certain parts of the country with carefully picked out dealership parts depots. It may or may not be instituted throughout the Toyota ecosystem.

You are in a region called Southeast Toyota (SET) which is a distributorship and will not participate in this program.

 

[Old Nick]

The program is in testing phase and only in certain parts of the country with carefully picked out dealership parts depots. It may or may not be instituted throughout the Toyota ecosystem.

You are in a region called Southeast Toyota (SET) which is a distributorship and will not participate in this program.

Interesting. And, a bit of a bummer.

But, in the end, it didn't make a lick of difference... just a little more time.

 

[riffman12]

welp the sale got me. Just ordered a bunch of vacuum hoses that look a little crusty on my 06

 

[m4tt]

Any insight when the next sale will be?

 

[100d ua]

Any insight when the next sale will be?

Guessing a new years sale.

 

[kbfj621989]

Looking back at 2023, Presidents Day may be the next Toyota 25% off sale.

 

[100d ua]

Looking back at 2023, Presidents Day may be the next Toyota 25% off sale.

I think you’re right. Looking back historically the next sale after the new years was 2/21 - 2/26 (ish).

 

[NE Snowman]

Not sure if this is across all dealers.

 

[TequilaMechanic]

Not sure if this is across all dealers.

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Prestige Lexus has another “12%” off on top of this. Pricing is cheaper but I’m not seeing the 12% mathematically.

 

[ThorH]

Just ordered a driveshaft from Serra. Shipping was still free.

 

[kbfj621989]

Toyota is having a 15% off sale for the next 7 days. Too bad it not the 25% off sale that was anticipated.

February Savings Promotion: Terms and Conditions

Online Only Promotion: The 15% Toyota Genuine Parts, Accessories and Lifestyle Products discount will automatically be calculated and applied in your cart. Only valid at participating Toyota Parts Center Online (TPCO) dealers located in the 48 contiguous United States, Alaska, and District of Columbia. Restrictions may apply. Offer can be combined with other dealership promotions or discounts. No adjustments to prior purchases. Items returned will only receive credit for the discounted price paid for the item. Applicable shipping and handling charges apply to all products. Offer is valid for residents in the contiguous 48 United States, Alaska, and District of Columbia only. HI, PR, US Territories, International, and Canadian orders are excluded from this offer. Limited time offer valid from 12:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time ("EST") on 2/10/2025 through 11:59 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST) on 2/17/2025 or while supplies last. Orders submitted after the promotion period ends do not qualify. 3-7-day delivery based on business days and item availability. Weather, natural disasters, and other uncontrollable events can interrupt freight carrier's transportation flow with little warning. Offer not valid on Rush, Next Business Day, or Saturday delivery orders. Coupon has no cash value and may not be redeemed for cash. Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. reserves the right to change or end promotions at any time.