NAPA Celebrates 100 Years of Automotive Heritage

In the 1920s, America fell in love with the automobile. The National Automotive Parts Association (NAPA) was established in 1925 to meet America’s need for an effective parts distribution system.

Throughout the decades, NAPA expanded to distribute NAPA-branded parts alongside industrial parts, electronic materials, commercial vehicle parts, and more. The brand has become synonymous with trust, professionalism, and tradition across the globe.

NAPA in the UK and Ireland

NAPA is now a market-leading brand in the UK and Ireland. With more than 40 product categories, NAPA offers a comprehensive catalogue of OE-quality aftermarket parts, accessories, and consumables to the UK and Irish market — and the commitment to quality doesn’t end there.

The championship-winning NAPA Racing UK team has launched the brand into the spotlight with a strong presence in the BTCC, MINI Challenge, and more. NAPA Truck keeps fleets moving with a quality range of commercial vehicle parts. NAPA Auto Parts boasts over 270 branches nationwide, joining a global network of over 6,000 locations.

The NAPA Network has the parts you need when you need them.

Celebrating 100 Years of NAPA

In May 2025, NAPA proudly celebrates its 100th anniversary with a renewed commitment to driving the industry forward. A variety of birthday activations are taking place across the globe throughout May and the rest of the year.

Motorsport fans can join NAPA’s birthday celebrations at the BTCC race weekend at Brands Hatch, taking place on 10-11th May 2025. 4-time BTCC champion Ash Sutton will sport a striking vintage livery on track — being unveiled on 7th May — and fans can get their hands on a range of limited-edition merch and novelty items at the trackside NAPA Shop.

In early June, NAPA will be in attendance at Automechanika Birmingham as a Diamond Headline Partner, with a unique display celebrating 100 years of the NAPA brand.