DOERUN, Ga. — Wheeler Hardware and Auto Parts, located at 136 W. Broad St., is now partnered with Parts City Auto Parts, a brand of Ozark Automotive Distributors developed specifically for supplying parts and business support to independently-owned auto parts businesses.

Currently, Ozark Automotive services more than 5,000 O’Reilly Auto Parts stores and independent Parts City Auto Parts locations from coast-to-coast.

Wheeler Hardware and Auto Parts will continue to be locally owned and operated by Brad Wheeler. Brad Wheeler said he switched to Parts City to provide the community with a better coverage and availability of parts.

In addition to selling auto parts, Wheeler Hardware and Auto Parts will offer – battery testing, battery recycling, custom hydraulic hoses, small machine shop, starter and alternator testing, turn brake rotors and drums, and wiper blade installation.

When asked what he likes about running an auto parts store Brad stated he enjoys interacting with customers and helping people find what they need.

Wheeler Hardware and Auto Parts is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to noon. The store phone number is 229-782-5035. Visit PartsCityAuto.com to look up parts and a map to Wheeler Hardware and Auto Parts in Doerun.