CarParts.com, Inc. Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Nature of Operations - Allowance for Sales Returns and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (Detail)

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Nature of Operations - Allowance for Sales Returns and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Allowance for sales returns
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance at Beginning of Period	$ 893	$ 1,364	$ 1,726
Charged to Revenue, Cost or Expenses	24,907	24,147	30,058
Deductions	(24,903)	(24,618)	(30,420)
Balance at End of Period	897	893	1,364
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance at Beginning of Period	213	221	183
Charged to Revenue, Cost or Expenses	64	181	247
Deductions	(236)	(189)	(209)
Balance at End of Period	$ 41	$ 213	$ 221

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