Founded by the late Toshio Sumino in Osaka as Suehiro Shokai, a privately owned auto parts company.
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In 1947, AUTOBACS began as a private auto parts store. To our founder Toshio Sumino, reliable car maintenance meant that a car must be in the best condition at all times. This belief is our foundation and what we still hold true. AUTOBACS – the letters in our name represent the core of our business: Appeal, Unique, Tires, Oil, Batteries, Accessories, Car audio, and Services. We invite you discover the history of AUTOBACS together with us from our humble roots to a multinational company with over 600 stores worldwide.
Founded by the late Toshio Sumino in Osaka as Suehiro Shokai, a privately owned auto parts company.
Reorganized into a joint stock company, wholesaling auto parts.
Established Daiho Sangyo Co., Ltd. as an independent wholesale department.
Opened its first store, Fuji Drive Shop.
First foray into professional motorsports, developing a partnership with the Carman Apache racing car at the 1969 Japanese Grand Prix.
AUTOBACS opens its first directly managed one-stop speciality store for automotive goods in Osaka, the first of its kind in Japan.
Develops its franchise business system, opening its very first franchise, Hakodate Nakamichi store.
Releases the first AUTOBACS branded tires, motor oil, and batteries.
Celebrates the opening of its 100th store, AUTOBACS Yagi store.
Changed the company name to AUTOBACS SEVEN Co., Ltd.
Grand unveiling of its 200th store, AUTOBACS Tezukayama store.
Expands to 300 stores with the opening of AUTOBACS Atsubetsu East store.
Establishment of AUTOBACS International Hong Kong, the brand's first foray overseas.
Completes its expansion across Japan by crowning its first store in Okinawa prefecture, the last prefecture to receive the AUTOBACS brand.
Unveiling AUTOBACS Shilin in Taiwan, marking the brand's second expansion into international markets.
AUTOBACS West Nasuno store opens, bringing the total number of AUTOBACS stores to 400.
Establishment of AUTOBACS Venture Singapore Pte Ltd., opening its first Paya Lebar Store in the country.
Opening of AUTOBACS Hamada store, the 500th store operating under the AUTOBACS name.
Grand unveiling of the first Super AUTOBACS store in Chiba prefecture, a new store format designed to encompass all aspects of motor life.
Expansion into Thailand, opening AUTOBACS Sathon store.
Opening of AUTOBACS Herblay in France marks the company's first foothold in Europe.
Released the Garaiya, the first AUTOBACS designed and produced sports car.
Unveiling of the first AUTOBACS Express store in Kanagawa prefecture, a two-in-one gas station and automotive store.
Penetration into the US market, with the unveiling of Super AUTOBACS Beach & 22.
Opening of the first store in China, AUTOBACS Shen Zhuang.
Relocation AUTOBACS SEVEN Co., Ltd. to its current headquarters in Toyosu.
First foray into the used car market, opening the AUTOBACS Hashiriya Tengoku Secohan Ichiba.
AUTOBACS continues its growth overseas, opening the AUTOBACS Klang Sentral store in Malaysia.
Opened its first store in Indonesia, AUTOBACS A.R. Hakim store.
Launch of the AQ (AUTOBACS Quality) brand, increasing the range of quality products that it can provide its customers.
Official BMW/MINI dealer business started in Tokyo.
Established a business partnership in the Philippines.
Opened the first Smart+1 store that specializes in washing and coating for cars in Ibaraki and Osaka prefectures.
Creation of the JACK & MARIE car lifestyle brand and AUTOBACS GARAGE, concept stores designed to promote a new way of car-life.
Establishment of AUTOBACS Mini, dedicated to statutory safety inspections.
Opening of the first JACK & MARIE store, a car lifestyle brand designed to promote a new way of car-life.
Grand unveiling of the flagship A PIT AUTOBACS Shinonome, the Mecca for all automotive needs.
Opening of the second A PIT in Kyoto, a destination spot designed to revolutionize auto-life.