Stocks of major auto parts retailers, with the exception of Pep Boys have been on the upswing since the last quarter of 2014 due to a combination of factors and given current trends; the auto parts sector presents an attractive buying segment despite the current elevated levels. A reviving economy, lower unemployment and even lower fuel prices are all contributing to people driving more than they have been for the last few years, and this is good news for the auto parts retail businesses like AutoZone , O'Reilly Automotive and Advance Auto Parts .