CarParts.com, Inc. operates as an online provider of aftermarket auto parts and accessories in the United States and the Philippines. The company is headquartered in Torrance, California and currently employs 1,532 full-time employees. The company went IPO on 2007-02-09. The firm sells its products, identified as stock keeping units (SKUs), to individual consumers through its flagship Website at www.carparts.com and online marketplaces. The company has developed a product database that maps its SKUs to product applications based on vehicle makes, models and years to help ensure the right part for each specific vehicle is provided. The company classifies its products into three subcategories by function: replacement parts serving the wear and tear and body repair market, hard parts to serve the maintenance and repair market, and performance parts and accessories. The replacement parts category is primarily comprised of parts for the exterior of an automobile. The hard parts category is comprised of engine and chassis components as well as other mechanical and electrical parts. Performance parts and accessories consist of parts that enhance the performance of the automobile and others.