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More than 90 years ago, the National Automotive Parts Association ("NAPA") was created to meet America’s growing need for an effective auto parts distribution system. Today, 91% of do-it-yourself customers recognize the NAPA brand name. We have over 6,000 NAPA AUTO PARTS Stores nationwide serving all 50 states with a unique inventory control system that helps you find the exact part that you need.

Posted 2 months ago News

Gulf Coast Parts Keeps NAPA #1 Around Florida’s “Big Bend”

Tom Crittenden, owner of Gulf Coast Parts Supply, has been in the business for about 50 years. At age 21 he was one of the youngest people to ever open … Continue Reading Gulf Coast Parts Keeps NAPA #1 Around Florida’s “Big Bend”

Posted 3 months ago Know How

All About Engine Drive Pulley Alignment & Tension

Today’s belt performs a specific job, transferring power from the crankshaft pulley to all accessories in the serpentine system. Power-hungry alternators, A/C compressors, power steering and water pumps all try … Continue Reading All About Engine Drive Pulley Alignment & Tension

Posted March 9, 2021 Know How

Diagnosing Engine Drive Belt Tensioner Failure

Unbeknownst to many, automatic belt tensioners are actually a wear item, and therefore cannot be classified as a prototypical hard part. Internal components in the tensioner can fail, causing stress … Continue Reading Diagnosing Engine Drive Belt Tensioner Failure

Posted February 3, 2021 Know How

How To Fix A Dodge Grand Caravan Broken Sliding Door Handle

Has the sliding door handle on your 2008-2016 Chrysler Town & Country or 2008-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan come loose? On these vehicles the outer door skin sheet metal commonly fatigues … Continue Reading How To Fix A Dodge Grand Caravan Broken Sliding Door Handle

Posted November 30, 2020 Know How

What does a Throttle Position Sensor do for your vehicle?

The throttle position sensor moves with the throttle and sends a voltage signal to the computer indicating throttle angle and speed of movement data. The computer uses this data to … Continue Reading What does a Throttle Position Sensor do for your vehicle?

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Posted November 17, 2020 Know How

What does a Yaw Rate Sensor do for your vehicle?

A yaw rate sensor (or rotational speed sensor) measures a vehicle’s angular velocity about its vertical axis in degrees or radians per second in order to determine the orientation of … Continue Reading What does a Yaw Rate Sensor do for your vehicle?

Posted November 16, 2020 News

NAPA Hawaii: Celebrating 65 Years, Providing 65,000 Meals

NAPA celebrated its 65th anniversary in Hawaii this fall, not with balloons and confetti, but with a goal of raising 65,000 meals for Hawaii’s families in need. NAPA Hawaii kicked … Continue Reading NAPA Hawaii: Celebrating 65 Years, Providing 65,000 Meals

Posted November 14, 2020 News

NAPA Owners Rally Community To Support Local Boy Battling Cancer

Joe and JoLynn Wallick, owners of Mountain Auto Parts in Cle Elum, Washington, recently spearheaded a community fundraising effort for their next door neighbors, Zack and Mickaela Peppler, whose son … Continue Reading NAPA Owners Rally Community To Support Local Boy Battling Cancer

Posted November 3, 2020 Know How

What does a MAP Sensor do for your vehicle?

The MAP sensor converts engine vacuum/manifold pressure to an electrical signal so the computer knows how much load the engine is under. This data is the basis for fuel delivery … Continue Reading What does a MAP Sensor do for your vehicle?

Posted November 2, 2020 News

Sparks Tire & Auto Finds New Way To Give In 2020

Sparks Tire & Auto, a NAPA Gold Certified AutoCare Center in St. Charles, Missouri, has been serving the area’s vehicle owners since 1984. Not only is owner Ron Tinner and … Continue Reading Sparks Tire & Auto Finds New Way To Give In 2020