PHOENIX, Ariz. and NEW YORK – New York-based The Parts Authority Inc. has acquired BAP Auto Parts, a chain of import parts stores in Arizona.
                  
The deal closed on Nov. 15, and Parts Authority officially took over operations as of Nov. 17. BAP Auto Parts brings Parts Authority a vast influx of import parts expertise as well as inventory and several strategic locations in the Phoenix, Ariz., area.
                  
"We are also extremely pleased with the level of parts professionals and the quality of the operation that BAP maintained," stated Parts Authority President and CEO Randy Buller, in announcing the acquisition. "This is truly a first-class operation and we intend on growing our business with the help of this exceptional team."
 
BAP has nine locations in Arizona, bringing the Parts Authority’s total store count now to more than 30.