If you’ve driven down West Main Street in Carlinville lately, you may have noticed a new building with a red entrance being built. Regular buyers of auto parts probably recognize that an O’Reilly’s is coming to town. Other than being known for their catchy radio jingle, O’Reilly’s motto is “Better parts, better prices.”
“I’m excited that O’Reilly’s is coming to Carlinville so I don’t have to drive 20 minutes to Litchfield to purchase what I need,” said junior business management major Brayton Gibbs. “O’Reilly’s will be my first choice for an auto parts store.”
O’Reilly’s stores have been popping up all over the area lately. According to their website, O’Reilly’s currently has 193 stores in Illinois. Just a couple years ago, a store was built in Vandalia. Despite their small size, these stores offer a great selection of parts at a decent price, and give their competitors, like AutoZone and locally owned NAPA stores, a run for their money. They also offer their own rewards card program, and if they don’t have a part in stock, they can usually get it in quickly.
“I have been to O’Reilly’s [Litchfield] about five times,” said Gibbs. “I always go for car parts or mower parts. Every time I have gone in there, the employees have been nice and help you with what you need right away. O’Reilly’s has always had a great selection and usually have what I need right in the store. They also have reasonable prices on all goods.”
Construction of the new O’Reilly’s store in Carlinville
O’Reilly’s has not disclosed any information on when their Carlinville store will be open for business, but at the rate of the construction on their building, it looks like it will be soon. And if you’re looking for a job, the banner on the construction fence has a link and phone number to apply to the new store.