The World of JC Whitney
Founded in 1915, JC Whitney is one of the largest and oldest retail stores for "everything automotive". Whether you have an old '69 Chevy pickup
that you want to customize or a motorcycle that could use a new exhaust system or windshield, JC Whitney is the place to go. If there are custom
car accessories you can't find, the people at JC Whitney will help you track it down if they don't have it themselves.
The website itself is a virtual warehouse of custom car accessories, automotive parts, auto body kits (whether that be for repairs or just
upgrades), and anything else you can imagine. The navigational ease of the JC Whitney website makes you feel like an automotive professional.
On the left-hand side of the site, a search engine breaks down your options by make, model, and year of your vehicle. An added feature is that
every vehicle search is saved for the next time you log on to their site. Once you select your vehicle, a list of sections will appear asking
what kind of item you're looking for. Custom car accessories are in bold, but everything else that would work with your car is present.
If you're more in the mood for searching for a specific item instead of by car model, there is a user-friendly search engine at the top
left-hand side of the site, which allows you to find your item via keyword or item identification number. For example, if you run a search for
"auto body kits", it will show you the most relevant categories for you to choose from.
From there, the site goes one step further. If you used the vehicle model search before you use the general keyword search, the left hand side
of the site will provide you an option to narrow your search by your vehicle model.
If you're not the type to sit at the computer and search through the pages of their online catalogue, JC Whitney also has a print catalogue
available by mail. In addition to custom car accessories and parts, and auto body kits, JC Whitney sells parts and accessories for motorcycles,
ATVs, and RV campers.
The site has won a 2007 Best of the Web award from Internet Retailer Magazine, and it is easy to see why. Whether you're a novice car owner or
a seasoned automotive mechanic, JC Whitney caters to all levels of expertise.
For those interested in taking a road trip to visit the store in person, the JC Whitney headquarters is located in LaSalle, Illinois, just
outside of Chicago and along Interstate 80. The store carries everything listed in their online and print catalogues, as well as a few custom car
accessories you won't find anyplace else. Be sure to call ahead to find out what the daily weekend and in-store specials might be.
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