Company OverView

ACDelco – Powering Your Journey

ACDelco is the world-class leader in the automotive spare-parts business, with a long and successful history that dates back to 1899. Our strong presence in the industry, and our commitment to quality products, helped us build a worldwide reputation as a premium source, not only for automotive spare-parts, but also for aftermarket knowledge, distribution partner support and marketing expertise.

We introduced this knowledge and expertise in 1997 as a part of the General Motors India initiative in the All Makes All Models aftermarket parts business. The initial product launch of drive shafts was a success and very well accepted by the market. In 2001 we launched batteries (conventional and maintenance free) followed by lubricants and other products in 2002. Today, ACDelco offers a range of 15 product lines covering around 80% of the light repair and maintenance automotive parts. This product expansion and continued growth in our market is due, in part, to the confidence our trade partners have in ACDelco.

We, at ACDelco, will continue our dedication to being the acknowledged aftermarket expert in automotive spare-parts by offering a full line of quality automotive replacement parts for all makes and models of vehicles.

Our Mission

Our Mission at ACDelco is to drive innovation and excellence in the automotive aftermarket industry. We are committed to providing high-quality, reliable parts and fluids that meet or exceed OEM specifications, ensuring that vehicles perform at their best long after they leave the dealership. Our goal is to empower both professional technicians and DIY enthusiasts with products they can trust, backed by cutting-edge technology and rigorous testing standards.

We believe that every vehicle deserves the best care possible, which is why we continuously strive to improve our products and expand our range to meet the evolving needs of modern automobiles. At ACDelco, we’re not just selling parts; we’re delivering peace of mind. Our mission extends beyond product excellence to encompass environmental responsibility, customer education, and support for the automotive community. By choosing ACDelco, our customers are choosing a partner dedicated to keeping their vehicles running smoothly, efficiently, and safely for years to come.

History In Words

For almost 100 years, ACDelco has been sparking the automotive industry and firing customer enthusiasm. As you might expect, it began as one man's hobby.
Today ACDelco products are chosen the world over, an accomplishment only the past can explain. So buckle up and join us for a fast ride back in time

  • 1899
  • 1901
  • 1905
  • 1908
  • 1916
  • 1926
  • 1927
  • 1932
  • 1935
  • 1969
  • 1971
  • 1974
  • 1986
  • 1995
  • 1997
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1899
Albert Champion bids adieu to France and hits the high seas for America. Albert was a champion bicycle racer, and he used the draft from speedy motorcycles to help him train and set a pace. Once in Boston, Albert makes his own spark plugs and sells them to friends for extra cash. With the help of investors, Albert turns his hobby into a business, The Champion Ignition Co.
1901
Brothers Frank and Perry Remy founded the Remy Electric Co. The Brothers Remy were the first to build dynamos and magnetos, which were used instead of batteries for ignition in early vehicles.
1905
The honeymoon ends between Albert Champion and his investors. The investors pull out of the deal and keep the Champion name. (Ouch.)
1908
Albert Champion, still the competitor, joins forces with Buick Motor Co. The two make beautiful spark plugs together for the AC Spark Plug Division. Guess where they got the name.
1916
Here comes The General. United Motors Corp (UMC). is formed by Alfred P. Sloan - the man who would eventually become president and then chairman of GM. UMC eventually absorbs Buick and AC Spark Plug, and later merges with Chevrolet to form General Motors. That same year, UMC forms United Motors Service Inc. (UMS), to sell and service parts made by the company.
1926
Remy Electric, which had been bought out twice since being formed by the Remy brothers, merges with competitor Dayton Engineering Labs Co. (Delco) to form Delco Remy Corp.
1927
Off we go, into the wild blue yonder. AC Spark Plugs are used in Charles A. Lindbergh's transatlantic flight.
1932
AC Spark Plugs are used in Amelia Earhart's transatlantic solo flight.
1935
General Motors Parts Division (GMPD) forms in order to consolidate the automaker's parts-marketing activities.
1969
AC igniter plugs are used to fire the second- and third-stage rocket engines that propel Neil Armstrong, Mike Collins and Buzz Aldrin to the moon. That same year, GMPD becomes a separate business unit. It distributes replacement parts to GM dealers
1971
United Motors Service is renamed United Delco Division.
1974
Guess what? That's right, it's time for another merger. The AC-Delco Division is born with the combination of the United Delco and AC Spark Plug sales organizations.
1986
The ACDelco Division is 12 years old. With its teen years on the horizon, GM forms Service Parts Operations, ACDelco's current parent company.
1995
ACDelco's logo gets a new look to reflect the company's continuing commitment to developing new products and innovations. This year saw the introduction of the performance spark plug, RAPIDFIRE®, and a new extended-life battery, the Delco Freedom 84-Month Battery
1997
ACDelco launches a new concept, the ACDelco Service Center. ACDelco also christened a new world headquarters in Grand Blanc, Michigan, USA
2000
ACDelco strives to deliver the highest standards for dependable and quality automotive parts for all makes and models of vehicles. This vision is captured in ACDelco's new advertising theme, "When the right way is the only way.
2002
ACDelco continues to strive to maintain the highest standards in the industry, delivering quality automotive parts for all makes and all models