Advance Auto Parts Inc

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. is a leading provider of automotive aftermarket parts in North America. The company serves professional installers, "do-it-yourself" (DIY) customers, and independently-owned operators. Its stores offer a wide range of brand names, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts, and owned brand automotive replacement parts, accessories, batteries, and maintenance items. These products are for domestic and imported cars, vans, sport utility vehicles, and light and heavy-duty trucks. As of January 3, 2026, Advance Auto Parts operated 4,305 stores primarily in the United States, with additional locations in Canada, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. On the same date, the company also served 809 independently owned Carquest branded stores across these geographic locations, plus Mexico and various Caribbean islands. The stores primarily operate under the trade names "Advance Auto Parts" and "Carquest." The company was founded in 1929 as Advance Stores Company, Incorporated, initially selling general merchandise, including automotive parts. In the 1980s, it shifted focus to automotive parts and accessories for DIY customers. Advance Auto Parts began its professional delivery program in 1996 and has served professional customers since 2000. The company has expanded through strategic acquisitions, new store openings, and comparable store sales growth. Advance Auto Parts, Inc. was incorporated in Delaware in 2001.