Advance Auto Parts said Thursday it will close about 500 stores by mid-2025 and cut some jobs under a restructuring effort, as demand for vehicle parts takes a hit from fewer consumers opting to repair their cars.Shares of the auto parts retailer were up about 2% despite also reporting a surprise third-quarter adjusted loss of 4 cents per share.Analysts on average were expecting a profit of 49 cents, according to data compiled by LSEG.Advance Auto Parts said demand for vehicle parts takes a hit from fewer c ...