Advance Auto Parts

Advance Auto Parts

Advance Auto Parts is a leader in the automotive aftermarket industry with over 5,100 company-operated stores and branches in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Whether we are helping Do-it-Yourself (DIY) or Professional Customers, our goal across our family of brands is to get you back on the road with full parts availability and excellent service.

Advance Auto Parts

Advance Auto Parts is a leader in the automotive aftermarket industry with over 5,100 company-operated stores and branches in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Whether we are helping Do-it-Yourself (DIY) or Professional Customers, our goal across our family of brands is to get you back on the road with full parts availability and excellent service.

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Highlights

  • Present

    Advance now operates 5,297 company-operated stores, 105 Worldpac branches, and services approximately 1,400 independently owned Carquest branded stores in 49 states, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Canada. Advance employs over 71,000 Team Members.

  • 2014

    In January, announced the completion of acquisition of General Parts International, Inc. (GPII), a leading privately held distributor and supplier of original equipment and aftermarket replacement products for commercial markets operating under the CARQUEST and WORLDPAC brands, in an all-cash transaction with an enterprise value of $2.04 billion.

  • 2013

    Celebrated 20 year partnership with JDRF and $35 million dollars raised for diabetes research.

  • 2007

    Advance Auto Parts celebrates its 75th year in business.

  • 2005

    In January, Forbes Magazine rates Advance Auto Parts as the “Best Managed Retail Company in America.” On May 19th, Larry Castellani transitions from Chief Executive Officer to Chairman of the Board. Under Larry’s leadership, Advance grew from 1,630 stores to 2,678 stores. Mike Coppola is named President and CEO as Larry transitions.

  • 1998

    In August, Advance Auto Parts buys Western Auto Supply Company/Parts America, which doubles the company’s size almost overnight.

  • 1997

    Garnett Smith becomes President and Chief Executive Officer of Advance Auto Parts. Nick Taubman remains Chairman.

  • 1994

    Arthur Taubman passes away on March 15, leaving a legacy in a company with 5,000 employees and stores in eight states.

  • 1988

    The 185,000-square-foot distribution center in Roanoke opens.

  • 1987

    Advance Auto Parts celebrates the opening of its 100th store in Vinton, Virginia.

  • 1985

    Advance Auto changes its name to “Advance Auto Parts.” The change signals the company’s dedication to automotive hard parts.

  • 1982

    The PDQ (Parts Delivered Quickly) Program rolls out, providing customers access to more than 25,000 automotive parts and accessories.

  • 1969

    Arthur Taubman steps down as President but remains Chairman of the company. Nick Taubman assumes the role of President. There are 54 Advance stores in four states.

  • 1974

    Advance Stores Company changes its name to “Advance Auto.”

  • 1973

    Advance builds its first freestanding stores in Roanoke on 9th Street.

  • 1972

    Nick Taubman announces the plan to transition from a variety store into a specialty auto parts chain.

  • 1941

    World War II begins. Like other retailers, Advance Stores has to reinvent itself in order to stay afloat.

  • 1932

    Arthur Taubman purchases Advance Stores and begins his successful drive to build a multi-state chain of auto and home supply stores.

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