Advance Auto Parts Closures and Robots Running a Distribution Center? The Latest Auto Repair Industry Headlines

Automotive Repair News Today · Braxton Critcher

January 8, 20258m 51s

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Advance Auto Parts plans to close over 700 stores by mid-2025 due to declining car part demand and miscalculated earnings. A survey reveals that over 60% of repair shops still don't bill for radar power tests. Finally, there's news about O'Reilly Auto Parts' new distribution center, which features advanced automation technology that has created more jobs.

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