The companies are O'Reilly Automotive (ORLY), CarParts.com (PRTS), and Advance Auto Parts (AAP), Of course, some retailers in the space look better than others. As a result, even in the event of a recession, auto parts retailers should continue to grow, and the vehicle shortage won't be going away anytime soon. Advance Auto Parts recorded a net profit margin of 4%, which is quite small for a brick-and-mortar retailer, and it declined by 150 basis points year-over-year, possibly due to inflation.