TUSCON, Ariz. – Merle’s Automotive in Tucson, Ariz., announced that it has acquired the Tucson locations of the BAP Import Auto Parts. The BAP Tucson sale is set to close Dec. 6. Three locations are included in the purchase.

Stephen Sattinger, president and CEO of Merle’s Automotive, stated, "The addition of BAP Tucson to the Merle’s family is just another example of our commitment to continuous improvement and innovation designed to keep Merle’s as the premier parts supplier in southern Arizona. The bringing together of these two experienced and knowledge teams will help us better serve the Tucson marketplace, and especially improve our focus on the growing import vehicle segment.”

Last month, The Parts Authority based in New York announced that it had acquired BAP locations in the Phoenix area.