AutoZone Worker Unboxes NAPA Parts, Exposing Shared Origins in Auto Aftermarket

An AutoZone employee sparked widespread discussion online after discovering that a Duralast-branded auto part was actually the same component bearing a NAPA logo inside the packaging. Although the TikTok video has since been deleted, it had already garnered over 57,000 views. The employee, user "its_rafa," explained that most aftermarket parts come from the same manufacturers—such as Standard Motor Products—and are simply sold under different brand labels. He emphasized that this isn't an isolated mistake but a common practice across multiple stores, with some regions even initiating recalls as a result. Other employees have corroborated these claims, noting similar cross-brand labeling issues at retailers like O’Reilly and Advance Auto Parts. Industry insiders point out that the key differences among brands lie in pricing, warranties, and customer service—not in the parts themselves.