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CarParts.com operates as an online retailer of aftermarket auto parts and accessories in the United States and the Philippines. The company offers replacement parts including mirror products under the Kool-Vue brand, ...

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Distressed e-commerce auto parts retailer with limited liquidity and profitability concerns, positioned in a competitive market...

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Industry Online Auto Parts Retail & E-Commerce
4 named competitors
3 recent developments
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CarParts.com, Inc. Overview

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CarParts.com operates as an online retailer of aftermarket auto parts and accessories in the United States and the Philippines. The company offers replacement parts including mirror products under the Kool-Vue brand, engine and chassis components under the Evan Fischer brand, and performance parts under the JC Whitney brand. The company sells through its flagship carparts.com website, mobile app, and third-party marketplaces.

Strategic Profile

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CarParts.com currently operates with less than 1 year of cash runway and is unprofitable with no forecast to become profitable over the next 3 years. However, technology-driven supply chain, private label expansion, and increased app engagement position the company for potential growth, with structural shifts in the auto aftermarket and digital adoption expected to enable outpacing competitors.

Competitive Landscape

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CarParts.com operates in the online aftermarket auto parts retail space, competing with other e-commerce and traditional auto parts retailers, selling through its website, app, and third-party marketplaces. The company faces intense competition in the fragmented auto parts distribution market with both large retailers and specialized online competitors.

Industry Context

CarParts.com, Inc. operates in Online Auto Parts Retail & E-Commerce.

Key facts

Founded: 1995 · Headquarters: Torrance, California · Market cap: $35.3M

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  • In March 2025, CarParts.com announced it engaged financial advisors to explore strategic alternatives including a possible sale of the company.
  • The company has less than 1 year of cash runway, indicating acute liquidity pressures.
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Recent developments

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  • March 2025Exploration of strategic alternatives including potential company sale
  • November 2025Q3 2025 earnings call and conference updates
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Online Auto Parts RetailOmnichannel auto parts retailer with significant market scale→Online Auto Parts RetailLarge integrated auto parts chain→Online Auto Parts RetailTraditional auto parts retailer with e-commerce presence→Online Auto Parts RetailMarketplace competitor for auto parts sales→

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Frequently asked questions

What does CarParts.com, Inc. do?+
CarParts.com operates as an online retailer of aftermarket auto parts and accessories in the United States and the Philippines. The company offers replacement parts including mirror products under the Kool-Vue brand, ...
What is CarParts.com, Inc.'s Cyborg Score?+
CarParts.com, Inc. has a Cyborg Score of 3/10 (Challenged). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
Who are CarParts.com, Inc.'s main competitors?+
Named competitors include Online Auto Parts Retail, Online Auto Parts Retail, Online Auto Parts Retail, Online Auto Parts Retail. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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