Advance Auto Parts, Inc. is an American retailer of automotive parts and accessories, headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is the largest retailer of automotive parts and accessories in the United States, ahead of its rivals AutoZone and O’Reilly Auto Parts. As of October 2015, Advance Auto Parts operates over 5,200 stores in the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Canada.
Advance Auto Parts was founded in 1932 by Richard E. Advance and his family. The company was originally known as Advance Stores Company, Incorporated.
In 1955, the company changed its name to Advance Auto Parts, Incorporated. In 2012, Advance Auto Parts acquired General Parts International, Inc., a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider in North America and Puerto Rico.
AutoZone is an American retailer of aftermarket automotive parts and accessories, headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee. As of October 2015, AutoZone operates over 5,000 stores in the United States including Puerto Rico and the U. Virgin Islands.
AutoZone was founded in 1979 by J.R. “Pitt” Hyde III. In 1987,AutoZone became a public company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “AZO”.
Conclusion:
No, Advance Auto is not owned by AutoZone.
