# Advance Professional

> Scan vehicle VINs, search parts, and order via professional account. (iPhone/iPad app by Advance Auto Parts, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/advance-professional/id955512451 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Advance Auto Parts, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/955512450)
- Category: Business, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.04/5 from 27 App Store ratings · 41 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 6 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2015-03-12
- Data updated: 2026-06-09
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/advance-professional/id955512451/reviews.md

## What is Advance Professional?

Advance Auto Parts® and Carquest® Professional customers can scan directly from a vehicle’s barcode (windshield or door mounted), search for parts, and order directly from the app using their secure Advance Professional account.

The decoded VIN information will appear on their account’s "Previous Vehicles" list and be available to use for:
- Capturing a vehicle’s detailed information, including year, make, model, and engine
- Launching AdvancePro to find parts for scanned vehicles right from the app
- Store recent vehicles scanned within the app itself
- Upload the scanned data into your Advance Professional online account
- Get fast, one-click access to your assigned Professional Parts Pro

To look up parts or upload scanned vehicles to your Advance Professional account, you must be an active professional customer. Contact your nearest Advance Auto Parts® store or visit my.advancepro.com for information on starting a professional customer account or obtaining your online credentials.

For support questions on the mobile Advance Professional app, contact Customer Service at 1-877-280-5965 during normal business hours.

Don’t have a professional account? Download our DIY app:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/advance-auto-parts/id1486902421?ls=1

## Key features

- Scan vehicle barcodes (VIN)
- Search for parts
- Order directly from the app
- Access Professional Parts Pro
- Store recent vehicles
- Upload scanned data to online account

## Recent user reviews (10 of 41)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/advance-professional/id955512451/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Account

*2025-04-04, version 1.3.2*

It no longer allows me to sign in

### 1/5 — Useless

*2024-09-03, version 1.3.2*

The only thing that you can do with the app is call the store unless you have the vehicle present since a VIN is required to look up parts. When I’m ordering parts I often do not have the vehicle present so I can’t do anything with this app other than call the store. I already have their phone number so that’s really not helpful. I have no idea why they wouldn’t provide the option to just enter the vehicle info manually.

### 1/5 — No account.

*2024-06-10, version 1.3.2*

The app has no way for me to make a account there is no way for me to sign up all I can do is sign in and when I press forget password there is no option to create a account. 

This app is useless.

### 2/5 — Almost worthless after latest update

*2022-10-13, version 1.2*

edit 10/13/22: the app updated & now when selecting scan vin the camera view is only 1/4 of the screen. it wasnt perfect before but i could still get it to read most vins, now its only worked on the last 2 out of 10 cars

I use it only for vin scanning b/c our commercial account isn’t set up for online ordering..One thing I’d like to see added is a rotation lock. On some cars (most recently a ‘07 Explorer) the barcode sticker is vertical on the door but the barcode runs horizontal so it’s tricky to get it scanned before the app rotates. Other than that I’ve had 0 problems

### 5/5 — This is annoying

*2022-08-02, version 1.2*

Everything for the most part is good until I order my parts. Once I place my order regardless of it being in my store my delivery time changes every time I place an order. Whether my store has it in stock or not.

### 1/5 — Garbage

*2022-04-21, version 1.2*

Unusable. Why even bother putting this app in your store Apple? Stop wasting our time or we’ll stop using you.

### 5/5 — LM Tire Auto Repair(Worcester MA Review)

*2021-06-10, version 1.2*

We use it everyday. We check license plates for oil change, break job and for all of our mechanic work. Recently we found out that you can find the tires size as well as how much air pressure the tire takes. This app is very resourceful, it saves a lot of time since we can add the order while working at customer car. And if customer wants job done, we can order the parts right on the app and parts get delivery very quick too. I would recommend this app for any shop that is short on staff and wants try making extra income by helping the customer selling whatever the customer needs for their car.

### 1/5 — Manual entry

*2021-05-22, version 1.2*

Vin scanning and even manual vin entry is fine, but why on earth doesn't this let you search by year make and model?

Add year make model just like the pro website!!!!

### 5/5 — Shop owner

*2020-04-01, version 1.1*

Great app! Easy to use for decoding VIN and being able to order within the app!

### 2/5 — Can’t use the buy parts option

*2020-01-25, version 1.1*

This app requires you to beg them to allow you to use it, the only good parts of it is that you can enter your vin number and learn all you need to know about the vehicle, wish it would allow you to order parts without having to sign up for a pro account.

## Frequently asked questions about Advance Professional

### What does the Advance Professional app do?

This app allows professional automotive customers to scan vehicle barcodes to retrieve VIN information. You can then search for parts and order them directly through your secure Advance Professional account. It also helps in storing and uploading scanned vehicle data.

### How do I use the VIN scanner feature?

You can scan a vehicle's barcode, which can be found on the windshield or door. The app will decode the VIN and display the vehicle's detailed information, such as year, make, model, and engine. This information can then be used to find parts.

### Is this app free to use?

The app itself is free to download and use. However, to look up parts or upload scanned vehicles to your account, you must be an active professional customer with an Advance Professional account. There may be associated costs with parts purchases.

### What are the requirements to use this app?

To use the core features like looking up parts or uploading scanned vehicles, you must be an active professional customer with an Advance Professional account. You can contact your nearest Advance Auto Parts store or visit my.advancepro.com to learn about starting a professional account or obtaining online credentials.

### What if I'm not a professional customer?

If you are not a professional customer, this app is not intended for your use. For personal or DIY use, you should download the dedicated DIY app from Advance Auto Parts, which is available on the App Store.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.6 — 2026-04-27

Logo updates.

### 1.3.5 — 2026-03-24

Stability and logo fixes in iPad resolution

### 1.3.4 — 2025-09-17

Dynamic height adjustment of app height to fix 
1. Language selection when navigating catalog
2. Brake bundle builder review section visibility

### 1.3.3 — 2025-08-18

Updated icons & logos as per branding

### 1.3.2 — 2023-11-16

The minimum iOS version supported for this App is 12.0.0
Update the support URL to http://my.advancepro.com/

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