AZO 2001 annual

Building Shareholder Value in

AutoZoners of Mexico were quick to embrace the Company’s culture. They are eager to help customers with their vehicle needs and have particularly strong parts knowledge - they personify WITTDTJR - What It Takes To Do The Job Right – an old AutoZone standard.

Hard Parts >>

Competition for auto parts in Mexico is fragmented between traditional parts stores and thousands of small repair shops that rebuild broken automotive hard parts. Since many of the older cars in Mexico are the same as in the U.S., AutoZone can leverage its broad inventory and offer better value through new and quality remanufactured parts to its Mexican customers

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Infrastructure in Mexico Offers Challenges to Automobile Owners
Mexico has a higher percentage of older cars than the U.S., making it an ideal market for AutoZone. Sales of replacement parts are also fueled by roads in many areas that contribute to the wear and tear on vehicles, increasing the need for repair parts.

International Packaging Aids in Sales and Products >>
AutoZone is changing the way auto parts and products are sold in Mexico. It began with the first AutoZone de Mexico store that was opened in December 1998 in Nuevo Laredo and has expanded to 21 stores at 2001 fiscal year end. AutoZone’s culture of customer service, a broad inventory selection, and pent-up demand have contributed to success in Mexico.

Building Shareholder Value in

AutoZoners of Mexico were quick to embrace the Company’s culture. They are eager to help customers with their vehicle needs and have particularly strong parts knowledge - they personify WITTDTJR - What It Takes To Do The Job Right – an old AutoZone standard.

Hard Parts >>

Competition for auto parts in Mexico is fragmented between traditional parts stores and thousands of small repair shops that rebuild broken automotive hard parts. Since many of the older cars in Mexico are the same as in the U.S., AutoZone can leverage its broad inventory and offer better value through new and quality remanufactured parts to its Mexican customers

Infrastructure in Mexico Offers Challenges to Automobile Owners
Mexico has a higher percentage of older cars than the U.S., making it an ideal market for AutoZone. Sales of replacement parts are also fueled by roads in many areas that contribute to the wear and tear on vehicles, increasing the need for repair parts.

International Packaging Aids in Sales and Products >>
AutoZone is changing the way auto parts and products are sold in Mexico. It began with the first AutoZone de Mexico store that was opened in December 1998 in Nuevo Laredo and has expanded to 21 stores at 2001 fiscal year end. AutoZone’s culture of customer service, a broad inventory selection, and pent-up demand have contributed to success in Mexico.