DieHard brand from Transformco
2019
$200M
Why
Advance purchased the DieHard brand for $200 million in cash to add the recognized battery brand to its owned-brand portfolio.
Advance Auto Parts, Inc.
Automotive Aftermarket Parts Retail and Professional Auto Repair DistributionFounded 1929- HQ today: Raleigh, North Carolina
Reviewed by Swet Parvadiya
Company data updated: September 2026
Acquisitions
Advance Auto Parts Acquisitions
5
Major Deals Covered
$2.4B
Disclosed Deal Value
What are Advance Auto Parts's biggest acquisitions?
Advance Auto Parts's largest disclosed acquisition here is General Parts International, Inc. for $2B in 2014. This page covers 5 major deals from 1998 to 2019, each with its price where disclosed and the reason behind it.
- Major deals covered
- 5
- Largest deal
- General Parts International, Inc. ($2B)
- First deal
- 1998
- Most recent
- 2019
| Company | Year | Price | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Auto operations from Sears | 1998 | $175.0M | Advance acquired Western Auto operations to expand beyond its existing Eastern U.S. footprint. The announced consideration included $175 million in cash and an equity stake for Sears. |
| Discount Auto Parts, Inc. | 2001 | Undisclosed | The acquisition expanded Advance in Florida and other Southeastern markets and coincided with the company becoming publicly traded on the NYSE. |
| Autopart International, Inc. | 2005 | Undisclosed | Advance acquired the commercial parts supplier in an all-cash transaction to expand service to professional repair customers. |
| General Parts International, Inc. | 2014 | $2.0B | The all-cash acquisition added the Carquest and Worldpac businesses and expanded Advance in the professional automotive aftermarket. |
| DieHard brand from Transformco | 2019 | $200.0M | Advance purchased the DieHard brand for $200 million in cash to add the recognized battery brand to its owned-brand portfolio. |
- What companies has Advance Auto Parts bought?
- Major acquisitions by Advance Auto Parts documented here include General Parts International, Inc. (2014), DieHard brand from Transformco (2019), Western Auto operations from Sears (1998), Autopart International, Inc. (2005) and Discount Auto Parts, Inc. (2001).
- What is Advance Auto Parts's most recent acquisition?
- The most recent Advance Auto Parts acquisition documented here is DieHard brand from Transformco, in 2019, for $200M.
General Parts International, Inc.
2014
$2.0B
Why
The all-cash acquisition added the Carquest and Worldpac businesses and expanded Advance in the professional automotive aftermarket.
Autopart International, Inc.
2005
Why
Advance acquired the commercial parts supplier in an all-cash transaction to expand service to professional repair customers.
Discount Auto Parts, Inc.
2001
Why
The acquisition expanded Advance in Florida and other Southeastern markets and coincided with the company becoming publicly traded on the NYSE.
Western Auto operations from Sears
1998
$175M
Why
Advance acquired Western Auto operations to expand beyond its existing Eastern U.S. footprint. The announced consideration included $175 million in cash and an equity stake for Sears.
Advance Auto Parts, Inc.'s Growth & Acquisition Strategy
Advance's multi-year plan focuses on merchandising excellence, supply-chain transformation, and store operations. Following the Worldpac sale and store-footprint optimization, the company is concentrating on the blended-box model that serves professional and DIY customers from the same stores.
How Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Makes Money
Advance sells replacement parts, batteries, maintenance products, accessories, chemicals, and tools to professional repair businesses and DIY customers. Its blended-box model serves both groups from the same stores, supported by hubs, distribution centers, commercial delivery, e-commerce, and independently owned Carquest locations.
Advance Auto Parts Acquisitions FAQ
What did Advance acquire with General Parts International?
The 2014 acquisition added the Carquest and Worldpac businesses and expanded Advance's professional-market operations.
How much did General Parts International cost?
The announced all-cash transaction had an enterprise value of $2.04 billion.
When did Advance acquire DieHard?
Advance acquired the DieHard brand from Transformco for $200 million in December 2019.
Was Worldpac an acquisition in 2024?
No. Advance sold Worldpac to Carlyle in November 2024; the 2024 transaction was a divestiture.
Did Advance Auto Parts buy Carquest?
Yes, they acquired General Parts International in 2013, which operated the massive Carquest brand, significantly boosting their commercial business.
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