When was NAPA Auto Parts founded?
NAPA Auto Parts was established in 1925 in Atlanta, Georgia. It operates as a division of Genuine Parts Company, which is also headquartered in Atlanta.
Questions about NAPA Auto Parts
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How many NAPA Auto Parts stores are there in the United States?
There are over 6,000 NAPA Auto Parts stores in the United States. Approximately 1,500 of those stores are owned directly by Genuine Parts Company; the remainder are independently owned and operated.
What countries does NAPA Auto Parts operate in?
NAPA operates in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, and locations throughout the Caribbean and Latin America. The Australian operation launched its first store in 2017 and reached 12 stores by 2020.
Who has NAPA Auto Parts sponsored in NASCAR?
NAPA has sponsored Michael Waltrip starting in 2001, Martin Truex Jr. in the No. 56 Toyota Camry in the NASCAR Cup Series, and Chase Elliott's No. 9 and later No. 24 Chevrolet with Hendrick Motorsports beginning in 2014. The agreement with Hendrick Motorsports was extended through the 2022 season.
What is the relationship between NAPA Auto Parts and Genuine Parts Company?
NAPA Auto Parts is a division of Genuine Parts Company (GPC), an Atlanta-based corporation. In 2012, GPC acquired Quaker City Motor Parts Company, making GPC the sole remaining member of the National Automotive Parts Association.
What is NAPA AutoCare?
NAPA AutoCare is a network of vehicle maintenance and repair facilities affiliated with the NAPA brand. There are 15,000 NAPA AutoCare facilities operating in the United States, along with NAPA Autopro repair facilities in Canada.