Advance Auto Parts is an automotive aftermarket parts provider serving professional installers and do-it-yourself customers across North America. The company sells through company-operated retail stores and an e-commerce channel in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Mexico and other Caribbean islands. It was founded in 1932 by Arthur Taubman and is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker AAP.
The business operates two retail brands: Advance Auto Parts stores and Carquest branded stores, the latter including both company-operated and independently owned locations. As of January 3, 2026 the company reported 4,305 stores operated and 809 independently owned Carquest branded stores served; other disclosures cite 4,507 Advance stores, 281 company-operated Carquest stores and 934 independent retailers supported under the Carquest brand. The company reported revenue of $9.09 billion in 2024 and employs approximately 62,800 team members.
Its market covers the automotive parts retail and aftermarket verticals, spanning both professional installation and service work and consumer do-it-yourself repair. Scale across physical retail locations, an independently owned dealer network and online channels means the company runs large, distributed retail and supply operations. Internally, employees are referred to as team members.
