NAPA Auto Parts
| File:NAPA Auto Parts logo.svg | |
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automotive |
| Founded | 1925 |
| Headquarters | Atlanta, Georgia , United States |
Number of locations | 6,000 (2023) |
| Owner | Genuine Parts Company |
| Website | napaonline |
The National Automotive Parts Association (commonly referred to as NAPA or NAPA Auto Parts) is a North American retailers' cooperative specializing in automotive replacement components, accessories, and related service products. Established in 1925, NAPA functions as a division within the Atlanta-based Genuine Parts Company, utilizing its vast network of more than 6,000 outlets to secure a strong foothold in the automotive aftermarket sector.
Company History
Founded in 1925 in Atlanta, NAPA Auto Parts comprises both Genuine Parts Company-owned stores and independently operated locations.
In September 2008, the company broadened its footprint by acquiring two distributors in Hawaii, thereby integrating eight retail outlets and warehouses into its operations.
The year 2012 saw GPC purchase Quaker City Motor Parts Company, which supplied 271 NAPA stores across the mid-Atlantic area, consolidating GPC's position as the sole remaining member of the National Automotive Parts Association.
NAPA made its international debut in 2017 by opening its first store in Australia.
In 2024, GPC further expanded by acquiring Motor Parts & Equipment Corporation—the largest independent NAPA retailer in the United States—adding control over 181 stores spanning six states. This move reinforced GPC’s regional market dominance and overall market share.
Operations
NAPA Auto Parts boasts a network exceeding 6,000 locations throughout the United States, with approximately 1,500 directly owned by Genuine Parts Company; the remainder operate independently. The brand also supports about 15,000 NAPA AutoCare centers that provide automotive maintenance and repair services.
Globally, NAPA's reach extends into Canada through Genuine Parts Company's UAP division and encompasses NAPA Autopro repair centers across Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Latin America. By 2020, NAPA had established a presence with 12 outlets in Australia, unifying former subsidiaries such as Ashdown-Ingram and Covs under the NAPA banner.
Sponsorships
NAPA maintains a notable legacy of motorsports sponsorships that bolster its brand presence through alliances with leading NASCAR and IndyCar teams. Initial sponsorship efforts included backing Kelly Moore and Moore Racing. Beginning in 2001, NAPA supported Michael Waltrip and later Michael Waltrip Racing (MWR), endorsing drivers like Ryan Truex and Martin Truex Jr.; however, the partnership with Truex Jr. concluded following a team-related controversy in 2013.
Within NHRA drag racing, NAPA has been a prominent sponsor of Ron Capps and Don Schumacher Racing since 2007, ascending to primary sponsor status in 2008 and continuing this support through Ron Capps Motorsports after Capps assumed team ownership in 2021. In NASCAR’s Cup Series, NAPA commenced sponsorship of Chase Elliott in 2014, becoming his principal sponsor by 2016 and extending this agreement through the conclusion of the 2022 season. The company also backs Alexander Rossi and Andretti Autosport within IndyCar competition and supports McAnally-Hilgemann Racing.
Outside motorsports, NAPA sponsors major professional sports franchises including the Atlanta Braves baseball team and Atlanta United FC soccer club. It has previously partnered with Major League Soccer via Soccer United Marketing and sponsored the Mexico national football team starting in 2007. Additionally, NAPA served as title sponsor for ArenaBowl XXIII of arena football held in 2010.
See also
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- Automotive part retailers of the United States
- American companies established in 1925
- Retail companies established in 1925
- Retailers' cooperatives in the United States
- 1925 establishments in Georgia (U.S. state)
- Companies based in Atlanta
- Cooperatives based in Georgia (U.S. state)
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- Companies of the United States by year of establishment