# Advance Auto Parts

> Advance Auto Parts sells aftermarket replacement parts, batteries, accessories and maintenance supplies to professional installers and DIY motorists through Advance and Carquest stores and online channels. Its current strategy concentrates on a smaller, better-stocked network serving both customer groups.

- **Founded:** 1932
- **Headquarters:** Raleigh, United States
- **Founders:** Arthur Taubman (Founder)
- **Products:** Replacement parts and maintenance supplies, DieHard batteries, Store services, Carquest, Professional shop support
- **Notable:** Built a business from three Virginia stores acquired in 1932., Acquired General Parts International, including Carquest and Worldpac, in January 2014 following a $2.04 billion enterprise-value agreement., Acquired DieHard for $200 million in 2019.

## Products & services

- **Replacement parts and maintenance supplies** — Brakes, filters, engine and electrical parts, fluids, tools and accessories for professional and DIY customers.
- **DieHard batteries** — Automotive battery brand acquired in December 2019 for $200 million in cash.
- **Store services** — Battery testing; battery and wiper installation with purchase for eligible vehicles and locations; code scanning; recycling; loaner tools with a deposit.
- **Carquest** — Company-operated and independently owned auto-parts stores supplied through Advance’s network.
- **Professional shop support** — Parts ordering and delivery, technical information and training through offerings including MotoLogic and Carquest Technical Institute.

## Achievements

- Built a business from three Virginia stores acquired in 1932.
- Acquired General Parts International, including Carquest and Worldpac, in January 2014 following a $2.04 billion enterprise-value agreement.
- Acquired DieHard for $200 million in 2019.
- Completed the $1.5 billion Worldpac sale in November 2024.
- Reported positive annual comparable-sales growth in 2025 for the first time in four years.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — Q2 net sales were approximately $2.0 billion; comparable sales decreased 0.5%, while adjusted operating margin rose to 5.6% from 3.0%. Tariff refunds contributed approximately $0.31 to adjusted diluted EPS.
- **2026-05** — Introduced the Good Parts brand campaign with English- and Spanish-language advertising, real motorists and Team Penske activation.
- **2026-02** — Reported fiscal 2025 net sales of $8.601 billion and 4,305 stores at January 3, 2026.

## Links

- Website: https://advanceautoparts.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/advance-auto-parts/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/AdvanceAuto
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/AdvanceAutoParts
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/advanceautoparts/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/advanceautoparts

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Last updated: 2026-10-22