AutoZone, Inc. operates as a specialty retailer of automotive parts and accessories in the United States. As of February 11, 2006, the company operated 3,655 stores in the United States and 88 stores in Mexico. These stores offer various products for cars, sport utility vehicles, vans, and light trucks, including new and remanufactured automotive hard parts, maintenance items, and accessories and nonautomotive products. The automotive hard parts product line includes A/C compressors, alternators, batteries and accessories, carburetors, clutches, CV axles, engines, fuel pumps, mufflers, shock absorbers and struts, starters, and water pumps. The maintenance items product line consists of antifreeze and windshield washer, belts and hoses, fuses, lighting, oil and transmission fluid, oxygen sensors, protectants and cleaners, refrigerant and accessories, sealants and adhesives, sealants and adhesives, wash and wax, and windshield wipers. The accessories and nonautomotive product line comprises air fresheners, cell phone accessories, drinks and snacks, floor mats, hand cleaner, neon, mirrors, paint and accessories, performance products, seat covers, steering wheel covers, stereos, and tools. AutoZone also offers commercial sales program that provides commercial credit, and delivery of parts and other products to local, regional, and national repair garages, dealers, and service stations. The company also sells the ALLDATA brand diagnostic and repair software, as well as diagnostic and repair information, auto and light truck parts, and accessories. In addition, the company provides free services, including check engine light readings; battery charging; oil recycling; and testing of starters, alternators, batteries, sensors, and actuators. The company was founded in 1979 and is based in Memphis, Tennessee.
