Description

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. is a leading provider of replacement parts, accessories, batteries, and essential maintenance supplies for a broad spectrum of vehicles. Their extensive inventory caters to both domestic and imported passenger cars, vans, sport utility vehicles, and both light and heavy-duty trucks. The product catalog encompasses critical vehicle systems, offering components such as braking systems and pads, various engine and drivetrain parts (including clutches, drive shafts, and full engines), exhaust systems, chassis and climate control elements, hub assemblies, ignition components, radiators, cooling system parts, alternators, starters, and steering components. Beyond core mechanical parts, they provide a wide selection of accessories and car care products. These include air conditioning chemicals, air fresheners, various fluids (antifreeze, washer), electrical wiring and fuses, electronics, interior items like floor mats and seat covers, specialty tools, lighting solutions, performance upgrades, sealants, tire repair kits, exterior accessories (vent shades, mirrors), and cleaning supplies. For routine engine maintenance, their offerings span air, fuel, and oil filters, motor oils, fuel and oil additives, greases, lubricants, and transmission fluids. The company also delivers a suite of services, including battery and wiper installations, diagnostic checks for engine lights, electrical system testing, an instructional video clinic, oil and battery recycling facilities, and a convenient loaner tool program. Customers range from professional automotive technicians to individual do-it-yourself enthusiasts, who can also purchase products conveniently through the company's website. Advance Auto Parts operates numerous retail locations under its primary brand, alongside Autopart International and company-owned Carquest stores, as well as branches bearing the Worldpac name. As of April 23, 2022, its operational footprint included 4,687 stores and 311 branches spread across the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Canada. Additionally, the firm supported 1,318 independently operated Carquest branded establishments in Mexico, Grand Cayman, the Bahamas, Turks and Caicos, and the British Virgin Islands. Founded in 1929, Advance Auto Parts, Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Raleigh, North Carolina.