Consumers can find and install auto parts at Napa Auto Parts, Auto Zone, or O’Reilly Auto Parts for simple maintenance tasks. However, supply chain issues persist post-pandemic, leading to parts shortages and industry challenges. Major companies like Marelli Holdings Co. and First Brands Group have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to market challenges. Another supplier, Cooper Standard Automotive, is closing a manufacturing plant in Ohio, impacting 228 employees. The company will offer affected workers opportunities to transfer to other facilities or receive layoff notices. Cooper Standard specializes in automotive products like sealing systems and rubber components for various transportation markets. Established in 1960, the company employs 22,000 workers in 20 countries.

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