Advance Auto Parts is an automotive aftermarket parts provider. Headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, it primarily serves both professional installers and do it yourself (DIY) customers. Advance operates over 5,000 stores in North America. The company retails various brand name, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and private label automotive replacement parts, accessories, batteries and maintenance items for domestic and imported cars, vans, sport utility vehicles and light and heavy duty trucks.