Advance Auto Parts Opens Livingston Store, Donates Gift Cards

LIVINGSTON, NJ — If you get a “citation” from a Livingston cop that ends with a gift card to repair your car, you can thank Advance Auto Parts.

Last week, the auto parts retailer held a grand opening ribbon cutting for its new location at 437 Mount Pleasant Avenue in Livingston, getting a warm reception from the Livingston Chamber of Commerce.

As part of the celebration, Advance presented a gift card donation of $2,500 to the Livingston Police Department to issue in lieu of an equipment citation, which will hopefully encourage motorists to repair their vehicles, company spokespeople said.

The gift cards will be given out at random by the Livingston Police Department. Gift cards can be redeemed at any of the 104 retail stores in New Jersey or online at advanceautoparts.com.

Advance Auto will employ about 12 team members at the 8,200-square-foot location. Hours of operation will be from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday.

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“We are thrilled to open a new Advance in Livingston,” said Alex Busse, Advance’s vice president of operations.

“In celebration of our new store, we are also excited to give back to the community and promote vehicle safety through our partnership with the Livingston Police Department,” Busse added.

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