The San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office has filed a lawsuit against Carquest Auto Parts alleging the automotive parts company routinely overcharged customers.
Carquest stores carry a wide variety of aftermarket auto part products for domestic and import vehicles. The SLO County DA’s Office alleges Carquest routinely charged consumers an amount that was more than what was advertised on store shelves. In July 2023, officials conducted inspections on 43 company-owned stores in 20 California counties. More than 90% of the stores failed their inspections, with inspectors being charged more at the register than the advertised price for 23% of the items they purchased.