THE PARTS & GUIDES HUB
Auto Parts Brands & Buying Guides
Not sure which brand is right for your vehicle? Start here — our growing library of practical parts-buying guides, plus the brands we stock and trust.
Start With a Guide
ACDelco & OEM Parts
We're an authorized ACDelco distributor, with more than 14,000 ACDelco part numbers between our Flint and Fenton stores. Weighing OEM against aftermarket, or ACDelco against another brand? Our guide breaks down what actually matters.
Read the Guide →Marine & Boat Batteries
A marine battery isn't just a car battery for your boat — it has to handle steady power draw and time on the water differently. See what we stock for boaters near Fenton, and what actually matters when you're buying one.
Read the Guide →Common Car Warning Signs
A sound, a light, a feeling that something's off — most parts give you a warning before they quit. See the common signs across battery, brakes, electrical, cooling, and wipers, and what they usually mean.
Read the Guide →Why Your VIN Helps Us Find the Right Part
Same year, make, and model can still mean different parts — trim, engine, and build date all matter. See why your VIN is the fastest way to confirm the exact right part for your vehicle.
Read the Guide →Why Shop Independent for Auto Parts
Family-owned since 1949, and it shows in the reviews — the most common thing customers mention isn't a discount, it's the people at the counter. See what independent ownership actually means at Brown & Sons.
Read the Guide →Brands We Carry
We stock trusted names across every category — engine components, brakes, electrical, filtration, and more. 31 trusted brands and counting, across both Flint and Fenton.
Don't see the brand you're after, or not sure which one fits your vehicle? Call Flint at 810-238-3242 or Fenton at 810-215-6470 — we'll check fitment and availability while you're still on the line.