Will Popular Parts Store in Montana Close Any Locations

Montana Has 21 Store Locations Scattered Across the State

In a new press release this week from national parts retailer Advance Auto Parts, numbers for the company's bottom line aren't that great.  So much so that they are now proposing closing stores across America, Montana included.

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The chain has 21 locations spread across Montana at the current time, with many of those located in more outlying areas of the state.  If they were to close, garage mechanics and businesses may be stuck waiting for parts.

Montana and Other States are Waiting in Limbo for Who Will Close

As part of the details in the release, Advance Auto Parts indicated that to continue to operate and be viable within the market, store closures would need to happen.  Distribution centers are also on the chopping block from the company.

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The company states that to make ends meet, they will be closing 523 Advance corporate stores, exiting 204 independent locations, and closing four distribution centers.  However, those store locations are being kept under wraps, including Montana stores.

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Moves in Montana Will Likely Happen in 2025

If Montana were to lose stores, more than likely those closures would be in 2025 and perhaps even in 2026.  And while that is somewhat good news, for now, my worry is for the smaller market towns in Montana.

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For those more rural towns, the ability to get parts is essential.  Any down time costs not just time, but money for many of those that turn their own wrenches.  It also means mechanics we hire will be backed up even further.  Hopefully the company realizes this and will make the appropriate adjustments when considering closing stores.