Autozone Cercano (2024)

FAQs

What was AutoZone old name? ›

Opened in 1979 as Auto Shack by J.R. "Pitt" Hyde III, AutoZone was created with the belief that we can offer ordinary customers clean, well-organized auto parts stores and excellent customer service.

If your car battery is having trouble, AutoZone store associates can test or charge your battery for free. What's In a Battery?

Put in your vehicle on AutoZone.com to order a battery for pick up, or stop by your local AutoZone to get help with selecting and installation your new battery. If the job is too big for you, seek out one of our Preferred Shops to help you do the job.

The Vanguard Group, Inc. owns AutoZone, but a number of companies hold a stake in AutoZone. Here is a list of some of the top companies that are AutoZone stockholders and their stake percentages: The Vanguard Group, Inc.

Here at AutoZone, we are enriched with the culture of service, to both our customers and employees (called “AutoZoners”) alike. Each AutoZoner works hard to LIVE the Pledge and share their passion for WOW!

(NYSE: AZO), has finalized its acquisition of 100 Express store locations from Pep Boys, John C. Adams Jr., chairman and CEO of AutoZone, announced today.

No, we are not allowed to accept them. No you do not get tips it is against the policy.

Scrap yards and auto salvage yards often buy used car batteries. The significant advantage is the potentially higher payout. However, it requires more effort on your part, including contacting multiple yards to get the best price and transporting the battery yourself.

For a completely dead battery, your best bet is to let it charge overnight at low amperage to prevent any additional stress to the battery's cells. You can rush it, but the risk of causing long-term damage to the battery is much higher.

Typically, the average car battery life is between three and five years. Pushing a battery longer than five years, even under perfect driving conditions, could cause your battery to fail without notice. For that reason, many manufacturers recommend a replacement schedule of five years.

Can AutoZone charge a completely dead battery? ›

If you don't have a charger, the experts at AutoZone can assist you in selecting one. If you prefer not to work under the hood, you can bring your dead battery to an AutoZone store, where they will test and recharge it free of charge.

IN-STORE RETURN POLICY

To return a product to an AutoZone store, return an item in its original condition and packaging, with receipt, within 90 days of the purchase date to request a refund. Return a defective item within the warranty period. Requests for refunds may be denied if the item has been used or installed.

In 1987, Auto Shack officially changed its name to AutoZone.

Today, AutoZone is the leading retailer and a leading distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories in the U.S.

AutoZone long term debt for 2022 was $6.122B, a 16.17% increase from 2021. AutoZone long term debt for 2021 was $5.27B, a 4.42% decline from 2020.

After the sale of the grocery operation to the Fleming Companies of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the name of the company was changed to AutoZone to reflect the new focus and to settle a lawsuit brought by Tandy Corporation for infringing on Tandy's "Radio Shack" trademark.

In 1987, Auto Shack became AutoZone, a freestanding company with Pitt serving as Chairperson and CEO. In 1991, AutoZone became a publically traded company on the New York Stock Exchange (ticker symbol: AZO).

Arthur Taubman formed Advance Auto Parts in 1932 with the purchase of three small supply stores in Virginia. At its founding, the company was known as Advance Stores. The stores sold automotive parts and a variety of home goods, such as kitchen appliances, televisions and roofing materials.

Radio Shack contends that extensive third-party use of ZONE-related marks saps the strength of the AUTOZONE mark. Radio Shack presented evidence that 745 trademarks registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (“PTO”) use the term ZONE in various combinations.