FAQs
Our experienced parts professionals can test your starter or alternator while it's still on your vehicle. If your vehicle won't start and you believe the starter or alternator may be the culprit, simply bring the part to an O'Reilly Auto Parts store near you and we would be happy to bench test it for you.
How many Oreillys are there in Texas? ›
840 O'Reilly Auto Parts Stores in Texas.
Can O'Reilly check my battery? ›
Whether your car battery is in the vehicle or carried into the store, our trusted Parts Professionals can test your battery and help you determine its usable life. We are experienced and committed to keeping your car on the road, and can even install the battery in your car free of charge in most cases.
Who started O Reilly's? ›
1957 - O'Reilly Automotive Opens
Charles F. "C.F" and Charles H. "Chub" O'Reilly, with the help of 11 other employee/owners, open O'Reilly Automotive on December 2 in Springfield, MO. Sales the first full year totaled $700,000.
Is there a way to test if your starter is going bad? ›
The Jump-Start Test
Start by connecting a jumper box or jumper cables from a good vehicle's battery to yours. After waiting a few moments, try starting your vehicle. If it doesn't start, your starter may be the problem, since no matter how charged the battery is, your car won't start without a working starter.
How do you test a starter without taking it out? ›
Turn on the headlights and try to start the car.
If the car makes a noise like it's going to start, but the headlights dim, then the starter pinion is probably jammed. If the car makes a clicking noise but never sounds like it's trying to start, and the lights dim, then the problem is likely the battery.
What company did O'Reilly buy out? ›
On December 18, 2023, O'Reilly Auto announced it was acquiring Groupe Del Vasto, which does business as Vast-Auto and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.
Does O'Reilly Price match AutoZone? ›
Low Price Guarantee
O'Reilly Auto Parts strives to provide the lowest possible price to our customers; however, we are currently unable to price match online competitors. Our retail locations do have a low price guarantee and will match the price of most local competitors.
What was AutoZone called before? ›
Opened in 1979 as Auto Shack by J.R. "Pitt" Hyde III, AutoZone was created with the belief that we can offer ordinary customers clean, well-organized auto parts stores and excellent customer service.
How much does O'Reilly charge to charge a battery? ›
Simply drive your vehicle to an O'Reilly Auto Parts location near you or bring in your battery for free battery testing and battery recharging on most marine, motorcycle and ATV, heavy-duty, AGM, lawn and garden, and car batteries.
If the rated amperage is met or exceeded on a test, it's assumed the battery is good and insufficient amperage must mean it's bad. That might be true sometimes, but not always. It's possible for a battery to be tested as meeting or surpassing the rated CCA and still be bad.
Does O'Reilly check engine light for free? ›
If your Check Engine light is on, don't take a chance on getting stranded, or worse yet, risk damage to your engine. Stop by O'Reilly Auto Parts and we'll test your Check Engine light codes for free. We can even print out a list of common fixes for the codes, and help you find a repair shop if needed.
Why was O Reilly called Bloody O Reilly? ›
One of his first actions as governor was to punish the ringleaders of the Insurrection of 1768, who had resisted the colony's transfer from France to Spain. Because of the executions that O'Reilly ordered, he became known in Louisiana as “Bloody O'Reilly.”
What is O Reilly's first name? ›
Bill O'Reilly (political commentator)
| Bill O'Reilly |
|---|
| Born | William James O'Reilly Jr. September 10, 1949 New York City, U.S. |
| Education | Marist College (BA) Boston University (MA) Harvard University (MPA) |
| Occupations | Television host political commentator author |
| Years active | 1975–present |
5 more rowsTo verify that your starter or alternator has gone bad, take it to your local AutoZone store where we can perform a quick test for free.
Can O Reilly run a diagnostic test? ›
If your Check Engine light is on, don't take a chance on getting stranded, or worse yet, risk damage to your engine. Stop by O'Reilly Auto Parts and we'll test your Check Engine light codes for free. We can even print out a list of common fixes for the codes, and help you find a repair shop if needed.
Can I get my car starter tested? ›
Take the starter out and have it tested at your local Advance store for free to verify your finding of a defective starter. You'll also have to have the core in hand when buying the new one. Test the battery with a multimeter. You need to see between 12.2 and 12.8 volts minimum with the engine off.
Does Advance Auto test starters? ›
We will test your battery, starter, and alternator to make sure your vehicle is starting and charging for even the longest road trip. We can test your battery, starter, or alternator on or off the vehicle.
