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It’s March Madness! And that can only mean one thing for you and other sports fans around the country: it’s time to fill out your brackets to predict who will win this year’s collegiate national championship. On Auto Parts Warehouse, we’re giving you one more reason to get excited about March Madness: for 5 days only, we have an exclusive offer to APW Rewards members: mad rewards points for free! Joining APW Rewards from March 26-30 will automatically credit you free 50 points. APW Rewards is Auto Parts Warehouse’s loyalty program, which gives you exclusive offers and heavy discounts on car parts and accessories all year round as a member. On top of that, for every purchase you make between March 26-30, APW Rewards will give you free 100 bonus points for orders below $200 or free 200 bonus points for orders above $200! Those points are going to come in handy if you need to fix or upgrade your daily driver and you want to save on repair costs. Your bonus points in addition to the points you will earn equivalent to the dollar value of your order will more than likely make you immediately eligible to redeem discount auto parts coupons starting at $10 off. APW Rewards has bigger discount codes that you can redeem, including a $100 off coupon that you can apply on your order! Another friendly tip: if you want to save more on car parts: all APW Rewards members who accumulate 300 points from their purchases will automatically unlock Premier Tier membership, which grants members double points for the rest of their membership as long as they remain active customers at Auto Parts Warehouse. The more purchases you make, the more points you earn, the bigger the discounts you can apply on your every order. So while you’re waiting for your favorite NCAA team to play this year, you may want to visit APW and sign up for this exclusive and limited-time offer for March Madness. Sign up today at https://bit.ly/2CEL2tC and start grabbing mad rewards points! The post March Madness Sale! For 5 Days Only: Free 50 Points for Signing Up, 100 Points for Orders Below $200 or 200 Points for Orders Above $200 appeared first on The Auto Parts Warehouse Blog. View the full article

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Green is the color of St. Patrick’s Day, with parades, feasts, and celebrations all breaking out in the traditional Irish color all over the country. Here at Auto Parts Warehouse, we want to give you another reason to see green in the form of massive savings on car parts. For 6 days only, APW Rewards, Auto Parts Warehouse’s, loyalty program, is going to give away free points to everyone who signs up for a loyalty account or purchases online. Joining APW Rewards from March 18-23 will give you free 200 bonus points, which can already be redeemed for a $10 off $20 coupon. But future savings don’t end there. For 6 days, buying auto parts and accessories from Auto Parts Warehouse as an APW Rewards member will give you 100 bonus points in addition to the points you will earn equivalent to the dollar value of your order. Now those are some huge, lucky savings that will be very useful if your daily driver badly needs some repairs. So how can you save more with an APW Rewards account? Points you earn from purchases as an APW Rewards member are redeemable for discount auto parts coupons up to $100 off. As long as you remain an active member, you can keep on earning rewards points from your orders and instantly convert them into big discount coupons available nowhere else. Accumulate 300 points worth of purchases and you’ll unlock Premier Tier membership, which will automatically give you double points on all APW purchases. Your luck starts now if you’ve been wanting to cut back on auto repair costs. Save on quality car parts and accessories by signing up for free today: https://bit.ly/2XXNqol. Keep in mind that this promo is only from March 18 to March 23, so hurry up before it’s over. And one final, important note: for you’re your safety, please remember not to drink and drive during the festivities. Happy St. Patrick’s Day from your friends here at AutoPartsWarehouse.com The post APW Rewards Lucky Savings: Get 200 Points for Signing Up and 100 Points for Every Purchase for 6 Days Only appeared first on The Auto Parts Warehouse Blog. View the full article

A bad fuel injector can cause engine misfire and internal engine damage. Fuel injectors, which help vehicles achieve higher fuel efficiency and better emission control, are said to be “non-wearing” items. In fact, they are so sturdy they can last the shelf-life of a car. However, like any other part, fuel injectors are not exempt from damage. You can still have a bad fuel injector, and usually clogging (due to dirt, carbon build-up or watered-down gasoline) is the culprit. When you start experiencing engine misfires, lack of power, an engaged check engine light, and leaking fuel, you can bet the clogging has gone from bad to worse. Some drivers rely on mixing additives and detergents with their gasoline to remedy the clogging. These substances can reduce gasoline vapor deposits, sure, but they can’t entirely eliminate the impurities. To avoid fuel injector problems, experts recommend cleaning the injectors using a dedicated fuel injector cleaner every 25,000 to 30,000 miles. Moreover, it’s best practice to inspect your fuel injectors as early as possible. If you find them clogged, cleaning them may suffice. You can choose to have a professional mechanic do it for you (typical fuel injector cleaning cost is between $50 and $80), or you can do it yourself (disclaimer: doing it yourself is not highly encouraged). However, if you’re dealing with a cracked or damaged fuel injector, replacement is necessary. If you need high-quality and budget-friendly replacement fuel injectors, you can check Auto Parts Warehouse’s fuel injector selection here: https://bit.ly/2tMCPPf How to Clean Fuel Injectors without Removal DIY-ing the job is not advisable for beginners. That’s because it requires a deeper understanding of the engine. Aside from that, the right equipment and proper procedure are necessary to yield good results. However, if you want basic knowledge on how to clean injectors using a fuel injector cleaning kit, here’s what you need to know: Materials you need: Fuel injector cleaning kit (should be compatible with your engine) Cleaning solvent (should be the kind recommended for your cleaning kit) Step 1: Connect the cleaning kit to your engine’s fuel port. To do this, check your cleaning kit manual for the proper procedure (fuel injector cleaning kits vary in connection designs). Step 2: Disable your fuel pump and make sure the fuel is returned to the gas tank. Do this by plugging the fuel return line, or you can opt to insert a U-tube. Take note that your CPU might show error codes once your pump is disabled. You may clear the codes later. Step 3: Disconnect the pressure regulator and connect the injector cleaning kit to the fuel port. Make sure your engine doesn’t turn over by turning on the ignition. Step 4: Remove the fuel cap from the gas tank to ensure there’s no build-up of pressure in the system. Step 5: Attach the compressed air hose to the cleaning kit. Consult your service manual and check for the right fuel pressure for your vehicle. Open the valve of your cleaning kit until it matches your car’s required fuel pressure. Step 6: Start your engine and let it run for about five to 15 minutes to let the cleaning solvent pass through the injectors. The engine should shut off once the cleaning kit has used up the solvent. Step 7: Lastly, reverse the steps (disconnect the kit and activate the fuel pump and fuel generator). After everything is back to normal, run your engine again and check for unusual noises. If you hear clicking sounds in a rapid succession, it means your fuel injectors are working perfectly. The post How to Clean Fuel Injectors appeared first on The Auto Parts Warehouse Blog. View the full article

GPC's Alliance Automotive Group Enters Definitive Agreement to Acquire Dutch based PartsPoint Group View the full article

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- Fourth Quarter Sales $4.6 billion, Up 9%, and Record Full Year Sales $18.7 billion, Up 15% - View the full article

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Fourth Quarter Net Sales Increased 3.3% to $2.1B Comparable Store Sales Increased 3.4% Full Year Net Sales Increased 2.2% to $9.6B Comparable Store Sales Increased 2.3% Operating Cash Flow Increased 35.0% to $811.0M; Free Cash Flow Increased 50.2% to $617.3M RALEIGH, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 19, 2019-- Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE: AAP), a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider in North America that serves both professional installer and do-it-yourself customers, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 29, 2018. “I am proud to report another ... View the full article

-Expands Automation Solutions Group with Acquisition of Axis New England and Axis New York- View the full article

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H&R Block President and CEO Jeffrey J. Jones II, and former Best Buy executive Sharon L. McCollam join Board of Directors RALEIGH, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 13, 2019-- Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE: AAP), a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider in North America, that serves both professional installer and do-it-yourself customers, today announced two new appointments to its Board of Directors. Jeffrey J. Jones II, President, CEO and Director of H&R Block, Inc., and Sharon L. McCollam, former Chief Administrative and Chief Financial Officer of Best Buy Co., Inc., have been appointed to the Board, eff... View the full article

SPRINGFIELD, Mo., Feb. 06, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. (the “Company” or “O’Reilly”) (Nasdaq: ORLY), a leading retailer in the automotive aftermarket industry, today announced record revenues and earnings for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2018. The results represent 26 consecutive years of comparable store sales growth and record revenue and operating income for O’Reilly since becoming a public company in April of 1993. View the full article

SPRINGFIELD, Mo., Feb. 06, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. (the “Company” or “O’Reilly”) (Nasdaq: ORLY), a leading retailer in the automotive aftermarket industry, today announced record revenues and earnings for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2018. The results represent 26 consecutive years of comparable store sales growth and record revenue and operating income for O’Reilly since becoming a public company in April of 1993. View the full article

SPRINGFIELD, Mo., Feb. 06, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. (the “Company” or “O’Reilly”) (Nasdaq: ORLY), a leading retailer in the automotive aftermarket industry, today announced record revenues and earnings for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2018. The results represent 26 consecutive years of comparable store sales growth and record revenue and operating income for O’Reilly since becoming a public company in April of 1993. View the full article

Heroic military veterans to serve as Grand Marshal and Honorary Pace Car Driver for the annual NASCAR preseason race at Daytona International Speedway RALEIGH, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 5, 2019-- Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE: AAP), a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider that serves both professional installer and do-it-yourself customers, today announced that Army Master Sgt. George Vera and Marine Sgt. Kirstie Ennis, both wounded veterans, will serve as dignitaries for the 2019 Advance Auto Parts Clash, Feb. 10, at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona, Fla. Vera, who will serve as Gran... View the full article

Appoints Distribution Industry Executive to Lead North American Automotive Business ATLANTA, Feb. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Genuine Parts Company (NYSE: GPC) announced today that Scott A. Sonnemaker has joined the Company as Group President, North American Automotive. In this key role, created to further the Company's global focus, Mr. Sonnemaker will have responsibility for all aspects of the automotive business in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Mr. Sonnemaker is a seasoned executive in the distribution industry, having spent many years leading teams in the complex, multi-vertical structure of food service distribution at Sysco Corporation. Upon joining Sysco in 1996, Mr. Sonnemaker advanced his career with progressively larger sales and operational leadership positions, including several key executive level roles. Most recently, Mr. Sonnemaker served Sysco as Senior Vice President, International Americas, which included responsibility for Canada, Mexico, Central and South America and the Caribbean. Previously, he was Chief Customer Officer and Senior Vice President of Sales from 2010 to 2016. Prior to his tenure at Sysco, Mr. Sonnemaker served in the U.S. Navy from 1985 to 1990, and he was National Sales Manager for Mobil Corporation from 1990 until 1996. Paul Donahue, President and Chief Executive Officer of Genuine Parts Company, stated, "We are excited to welcome Scott to the Genuine Parts Company family. Scott is a proven leader and executive with an extensive distribution background making him an excellent choice for this new role. As Group President for our North American Automotive business, Scott will lead our talented and experienced management teams to maximize the future growth potential for this important segment of the Company." About Genuine Parts Company Genuine Parts Company is a distributor of automotive replacement parts in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australasia, France, the U.K., Germany and Poland. The Company also distributes industrial replacement parts and electrical specialty materials in the U.S., Canada and Mexico through its Industrial Parts Group. S.P. Richards, the Company's Business Products Group, distributes a variety of business products in the U.S. and in Canada. Genuine Parts Company had 2017 revenues of $16.3 billion. Further information is available at www.genpt.com. SOURCE Genuine Parts Company For further information: Carol B. Yancey, Executive Vice President and CFO - (678) 934-5044, Sidney G. Jones, Senior Vice President - Investor Relations - (678) 934-5628 View the full article

RALEIGH, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2019-- Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE: AAP), a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider in North America that serves both professional installer and do-it-yourself customers, today announced it will redeem the $300 million aggregate principle of its 5.750% Notes due 2020 using available cash on hand. “I am pleased with our teams’ ability to deliver meaningful financial and operational improvements over the past several quarters,” said Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Jeff Shepherd. “We remain incredibly disciplined in our approach to managing cash and ... View the full article

Carquest stores from Peekskill, N.Y., Rawlins, Wyo., Freeport, Ill., and Mahwah, N.J. take top honors RALEIGH, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 28, 2019-- Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE: AAP), a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider that serves both professional installer and do-it-yourself customers, named its 2018 Top Performing Independent Partner Award Winners during its recent Leadership Summit in Dallas. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190128005399/en/ Advance Auto Parts 2018 Top Performing Independent Partner award winners celebrate their w... View the full article

RALEIGH, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 28, 2019-- Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE:AAP), a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider in North America that serves both professional installer and do-it-yourself customers, will report its fourth quarter and full year 2018 results before the market opens on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Interested parties can listen to the event via a webcast scheduled to begin at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. The webcast will be accessible via the Investor Relations page of the company’s website (www.AdvanceAutoParts.com). For individuals unable to access the webcast, t... View the full article

Advance to provide automotive parts and training support to MWACA member facilities RALEIGH, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 22, 2019-- Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE: AAP), a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider that serves both professional installer and do-it-yourself customers, today announced a supply partnership with the Midwest Auto Care Alliance (MWACA), https://www.mwaca.org, to provide automotive parts and training support to its member facilities. The newly formed MWACA, formerly known as ASA Midwest, is a nonprofit association led by independent shop owners. MWACA focuses on offering its... View the full article

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Alliance Automotive Group Acquires German Hennig Fahrzeugteile Group View the full article

SPRINGFIELD, Mo., Jan. 02, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. (the “Company” or “O’Reilly”) (Nasdaq: ORLY), a leading retailer in the automotive aftermarket industry, announces the release date for its fourth quarter and full-year 2018 results as Wednesday, February 6, 2019, with a conference call to follow on Thursday, February 7, 2019. View the full article