ADVANCE AUTO PARTS TO OPEN NEXT WEEK

From Advance Auto Parts:

 MAPLEWOOD, NJ (July 9, 2015) – Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE: AAP), the largest automotive aftermarket parts provider in North America, serving both professional installer and do-it-yourself customers, announced today it will open its first store in Maplewood at 1752 Springfield Avenue, across from the Post Office, on July 16. A ribbon cutting will be held on Saturday, July 18 at 12:00 p.m. 

Company officials said they chose this location for the store because it’s convenient to where their customers live and shop as well as the garages where they take their vehicles for repair.

Carlos Fermin is the new General Manager and works with 11 other Team Members at the new Maplewood location. A 15-year veteran of the automotive and retail sales industries, Mr. Fermin has been with the Advance Auto Parts Team for five years.

The new store offers customers a wide range of parts and recognized national brands as well as several free services. Store Team Members will provide free installation for your new windshield wipers and also offer a complimentary check of the vehicle’s electrical system and old battery, as well as provide free installation of a new battery with purchase on most vehicles. The store offers fast parts delivery to local commercial customers such as professional mechanics and garages. Customers can also conveniently order online and pick up in the new store in 30 minutes. During regular store hours, customers may drop off used motor oil and batteries for recycling – ensuring that these materials don’t end up in landfills where they could harm the environment.

            “Advance Auto Parts is committed to bringing our Promise – Service is our best part – to life not only for our customers, but also in the communities where our customers and Team Members live. As part of this commitment, we are pleased to announce a $1,000 check has been donated to Building Homes for Heroes,” said Mr. Fermin. 

Vehicle know-how is made easier than ever by Advance. The Company’s website, www.AdvanceAutoParts.com, offers articles, online videos and audio and video podcasts on the website’s “Advance Know-How” section.       

 “This new store’s 12 Team Members will delight our customers with dependable and fast service every job, every day,” said John Pingatore, District Manager for Advance Auto Parts.

“The right parts at the right price are as important as the right advice to finish the job.”

The store is open Monday through Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Another area store is located at 758 Lyons Avenue in Irvington.