One of the largest automotive parts sellers in North America, Advance Auto Parts, has opened its first location in the nation’s capital and it is east of the Anacostia River.
“We are so happy to be here at the Good Hope Marketplace,” said Andre Ferguson, the district manager for the new store. “This is our first store in D.C. We thought that this community might need what we have to offer.”
Advance Auto Parts is a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider that serves both professional installers and do-it-yourself customers. As of July 12, 2025, Advance operated 4,292 stores primarily within the United States, with additional locations in Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The new Advance Auto Parts store comes as it expands its presence in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The company announced on Aug. 21 that six new stores have opened or will be in operation soon, bringing the number of locations in the Washington, D.C., market to 130.
While the Good Hope Marketplace store, located on Alabama Avenue SE, opened to the public on Aug. 14, the grand opening took place on Aug. 28, with officials from the D.C. Chamber of Commerce and other stakeholders such as representatives from TD Bank.
In addition to the Good Hope Marketplace store, Ferguson oversees 13 other locations in such places as Oxon Hill, Maryland and stores in Virginia. Ferguson, 57, said the staff in Good Hope Marketplace location has emphasized the need for good customer service.
“We are going to be customer-friendly,” he said. “We want repeat business at this store. We will help the customer get what they need.”
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The five other new locations in the Washington metropolitan area are: 1360 Garrisonville Road, Stafford, Virginia (opened March 20); 12222 Veirs Mill Road, Silver Spring, Maryland (opened Aug. 7); 20900-a Frederick Road, Germantown, Maryland (tentative opening Oct. 2); 6825 Annapolis Road, Landover Hills, Maryland (tentative opening Oct. 23); and 12259 Prosperity Drive, Suite 105B, Silver Spring, Maryland (tentative opening Dec. 4).
A news release said the six stores are among the 30 Advance Auto Parts seeks to open the rest of the year in the country, and at least 100 nationally through 2027.
“Advance is committed to providing the right parts at the right place with the right service for our professional and DIY (Do It Yourself) customers in the Washington, D.C., metro area,” said Anthony Sarlanis, regional vice president of Advance Auto Parts. “We’re right around the corner and ready to help with these new stores that make it even easier for customers to access the products and expertise they need. Motorists will also enjoy other benefits they have come to expect from Advance, including free battery testing and installation without an appointment, which is especially needed this time of year.”
According to industry data, heat, not cold, is the leading cause of automobile battery failure. Roughly one in four vehicles in the U.S. requires a battery replacement each year.
With the Washington region experiencing unprecedented high temperatures this summer, Advance’s free battery testing and free installation of DieHard batteries can help drivers avoid unexpected breakdowns and keep their vehicles running reliably.
Craig Dean, director of development and engagement for the D.C. Chamber of Commerce, attended the opening of the Good Hope Marketplace store and was pleased at what he witnessed.
“We fully support what they [Advance Auto Parts] are trying to do, particularly in Ward 8,” Dean told The Informer. “This is a new corporate presence in the city and in this part of town. They have reached out to us, and they seek to become active members of the chamber.”
After hearing about the grand opening, Blanche Layne, a resident of National Harbor, Maryland, attended the event and was impressed by D.C.’s first Advance Auto Parts.
“This is wonderful,” Layne, 64, said. “This is exciting. The key is variety, variety, variety. It is our time to have a store like this here.”