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American automotive retailers' cooperative
The National Automotive Parts Association (NAPA, also known as NAPA Auto Parts), is an American retailers' cooperative distributing automotive replacement parts, accessories, and service items throughout North America. Established in 1925, NAPA is a division of Atlanta-based Genuine Parts Company.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
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The National Automotive Parts Association (NAPA, also known as NAPA Auto Parts), is an American retailers' cooperative distributing automotive replacement parts, accessories, and service items throughout North America. Established in 1925, NAPA is a division of Atlanta-based Genuine Parts Company.2
NAPA Auto Parts was established in 1925 in Atlanta, Georgia. Some NAPA Auto Parts stores are owned and operated by GPC, but most are independently owned and operated.
NAPA launched its first store in Australia in 2017.
From Wikipedia’s article on NAPA Auto Parts, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.4
There are over 6,000 NAPA Auto Parts stores in the United States, approximately 1,500 of which are owned by Genuine Parts Company. The remainder are independently owned. 15,000 NAPA AutoCare repair facilities are in operation which provide vehicle maintenance and repair services.
Outside the United States, NAPA operates in Canada through the UAP (United Auto Parts) division of Genuine Parts Company and NAPA Autopro repair facilities in Canada, Mexico and other locations throughout the Caribbean and Latin America.
As of 2020, the NAPA brand includes 12 stores operating in Australia. Seven other businesses owned by General Parts Company, including Ashdown-Ingram and Covs, have been rebranded under the NAPA name.
From Wikipedia’s article on NAPA Auto Parts, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.4
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