March 14, 2021
Spencer, Iowa — Two long standing auto parts companies, Spencer Auto Parts and Arnold Motor Supply will join forces, serving customers at the Arnold Motor Supply location at 615 S Grand Ave in Spencer later this month.
Spencer Auto Parts has served Spencer and the surrounding communities since it opened its doors in 1978. Current owners Josh Nelson, Jerry and Candie Nelson, and Kevin Robinson purchased the business in 2019, returning it back to local ownership.
Arnold Motor Supply started as a single store operation in Spencer, Iowa in 1927, and has grown to 59 auto parts store locations throughout the Midwest, 3 distribution centers, 3 industrial coatings blending centers and a stand alone machine shop.
With the joining of these two businesses, customers will see the same great brands like Gates, WIX, and Grote along with services like hydraulic hose repair and custom-made assemblies.
Arnold Motor Supply also recently announced the activation of its heavy-duty truck parts program in the next few months. This will be a nice complement to the inventory Spencer Auto Parts had offered to its customers, while retaining the auto parts that Arnold Motor Supply is known for, for everything from struts and suspension to alternators and A/C kits.
“Arnold Motor Supply has sold heavy-duty products for most of our 95 years, but we’ve never really had a comprehensive heavy duty program,“ said Eric Johnson, president and managing partner. “As we fully engage our new commercial vehicle and heavy duty program, the addition of the experience and expertise of Spencer Auto Parts will help to meet the needs of our customers.”
The team at Spencer Auto Parts has served our community well for the past 44 years and the tradition of excellent service will continue with Arnold Motor Supply. Be sure to stop by Arnold Motor Supply in Spencer for great parts at a great price.