# O’Reilly Auto Parts

> O’Reilly Auto Parts supplies vehicle parts, tools, equipment, and accessories to home mechanics and professional repair shops. Founded in Springfield, Missouri, in 1957, it combines stores, regional distribution centers, hub locations, online ordering, and practical store services across the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

- **Founded:** 1957
- **Headquarters:** Springfield, United States
- **Founders:** Charles F. O’Reilly (Co-founder), Charles H. “Chub” O’Reilly Sr. (Co-founder)
- **Products:** Automotive replacement parts, Maintenance supplies and accessories, Professional parts and equipment, Store testing and installation services, Loaner Tool Program
- **Notable:** Opened with one store and 13 employee-owners in 1957., Reached $700,000 in first-full-year sales in 1958., Developed its dual-market strategy in 1978.

## Products & services

- **Automotive replacement parts** — New and remanufactured parts including brakes, alternators, starters, batteries, filters, and suspension components.
- **Maintenance supplies and accessories** — Motor oil, fluids, chemicals, wipers, lighting, appearance products, and automotive accessories.
- **Professional parts and equipment** — OReillyPro.com ordering, on-demand delivery, repair-shop tools and equipment, and Real World Training.
- **Store testing and installation services** — Free battery and selected electrical-component tests, VeriScan code reading, and selected bulb, wiper, and battery installation subject to eligibility.
- **Loaner Tool Program** — More than 80 specialty tool types; customers leave a deposit equal to purchase price and receive a refund when the tool is returned in its original condition. Availability varies.
- **Private-label product families** — Examples include BrakeBest, Super Start, MasterPro, MicroGard, and Import Direct, alongside national brands.

## Achievements

- Opened with one store and 13 employee-owners in 1957.
- Reached $700,000 in first-full-year sales in 1958.
- Developed its dual-market strategy in 1978.
- Entered Mexico through Mayasa in 2019 and Canada through Vast-Auto in January 2024.
- Reported 2025 revenue of $17.78 billion and 207 net new stores.
- Reported 6,695 stores and 6.0% comparable-store sales growth in the second quarter of 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-07** — Second-quarter results: 6.0% comparable-store sales growth, diluted EPS of $0.86, and 6,695 stores at June 30.
- **2026-02** — Announced NASCAR Local Racing Series powered by O’Reilly Auto Parts involvement.
- **2026-01** — The NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series title sponsorship began.

## Links

- Website: https://www.oreillyauto.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/oreilly-auto-parts/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OReillyAuto
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/oreillyautoparts
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oreillyautoparts/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OreillyAutoParts

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