Carquest K&D Auto Parts opens new location in Aiken

Aiken Standard reporter

Carquest K&D Auto Parts is open for business at 310 Hampton Ave. N.E. in Aiken.

The store’s owners and operators are Rico and Debbie Riley.

During a ribbon-cutting ceremony April 14, the Rileys donated Carquest gift cards worth $1,500 to the Aiken County Public School District, according to a news release. The automotive technology program at Aiken High School and the automotive technology and diesel technology programs at the Aiken County Career & Technology Center each received a $500 card to purchase automotive tools and other equipment that students will use.

“We are thrilled to be open for business in Aiken,” said Rico Riley in a prepared statement. “Furthermore, we are eager to become active participants in this community through our partnership with the Aiken County Public School District. It is our hope that this donation enhances the overall curriculum of their automotive and diesel technology programs while encouraging students to further their careers in the automotive industry.

“The Aiken community has welcomed us with open arms,” he added, “and we look forward to being their trusted source for automotive parts and products for years to come.”

Located in the former home of Harley’s Auto Parts, Carquest K&D Auto Parts sells parts and other products to do-it-your-self customers and automobile repair shops.

The store’s hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday.

Headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, Carquest Corporation is “part of the Advance Auto Parts family, which also includes Worldpac and Autopart International, according to carquest.com.

Advance Auto Parts, an automotive aftermarket parts provider, serves more than 1,300 independently-owned and operated Carquest-branded stores in this country, Mexico and the Caribbean.

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