Knecht’s Discount Auto Parts

Specialties

Automotive service parts, fluids, accessories and care products.

History

Established in 1977.

Our story begins in 1947 with Nate Knecht, a traveling tire salesman who wanted to quit the road and be closer to his family. As it so happened, the tire company he was working for was opening up a new Springfield branch near Knecht’s home and looked to him to find a new owner/​manager. Unfortunately for his employer, the deal with former investors fell through — but for Knecht, this was the opportunity he had been waiting for.

Knecht Tire and Oil CoKnecht bought the ailing young business located near 33^rd and Main St and renamed it Knecht’s Tire and Oil Co. The fledgling company became a successful truck stop, but Nate Knecht had bigger dreams. In 1955, he sold the station and opened up a new store on his family’s five acre parcel of land. This new store would become Knecht’s Auto Parts, and would revolutionize the auto parts industry. Knecht was an Oregonian, independent and self reliant, and he disagreed with the dominant business model of the 1950s auto parts industry.

Meet the Manager

David A.

Manager

I’ve worked with Knecht’s Auto Parts since 2005. I love to tinker and be inventive with new ideas. I love working on cars and working with technology. I love meeting and getting to know new customers on a daily basis. If there is any way I can help you, I will do my very best to serve your needs and my team is ready as well. I hope to see all of you soon :)

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