Automotive Part Retailers
An automotive part retailer is a retailers, retail business that sells automotive parts and related accessories to both consumers and professional repair shops, through physical stores and websites. Some automotive parts retailers also offer customer support and services related to automotive maintenance and repair. The sector is often dependent on consumers' disposable income, and therefore affected by business cycles and economic conditions. History The automotive parts industry in the United States began with the proliferation of automobiles as a common method of transportation. As the industry grew, small businesses came to be replaced by chains and retail networks. General Motors was the first company in the industry to begin franchising in 1893. In 1909, Western Auto became the first retailer of aftermarket automotive parts in the United States. In 1928, Genuine Parts Company as a distributor of automotive replacement parts, industrial parts and consumer supplies. Its lar ...
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