NAPA Auto Parts

NAPA Auto Parts is a major distributor and retailer of automotive replacement parts, accessories, and service items, serving both professional repair shops and everyday consumers throughout North America. The company began in 1925 in Detroit, Michigan, originally known as the National Automotive Parts Association. Its founders set out to make auto parts distribution more efficient for independent retailers and garages. A pivotal moment in NAPA’s history came in 1946, when Genuine Parts Company acquired the brand and integrated it into a broader network of automotive and industrial parts distribution.

As of November 2025, NAPA Auto Parts operates more than 6,000 stores across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. These locations include both company-owned and independently owned stores, but NAPA does not franchise. The brand has built a reputation for maintaining a deep inventory and dependable supply chain, supporting relationships with mechanics, fleet operators, and retail customers alike.

Over the past five years, NAPA has continued to expand its footprint, focusing on underserved markets and strengthening its digital commerce capabilities. The company is actively seeking new sites in growth corridors and suburban areas, showing a preference for high-visibility retail spaces and industrial logistics hubs. NAPA’s store formats vary, ranging from traditional retail outlets to larger warehouse-style locations, allowing the brand to adapt to local market needs and commercial clients.

NAPA’s ongoing growth, flexible store formats, and established credibility make it a consistent presence in retail corridors, industrial parks, and automotive service clusters. Backed by its parent company Genuine Parts Company, which reported $23.1 billion in revenue and 63,000 employees globally in 2024, NAPA Auto Parts continues to be a reliable and recognizable name in the automotive aftermarket sector.