AutoZone

This Autozone is conveniently located right off of HWY 74 (Independence Blvd) in Matthews just past the Matthews-​Mint Hill Rd intersection. It is easily accessed by outbound Independence, but you can make a U-​turn if you are headed in the opposite direction due to the middle island.
The staff is pretty helpful here. The handful of times that I’ve been in was to get some parts — nothing huge… mostly light bulbs or wiper blades. They also do battery testing here — which can be useful.
The parking lot entrance is shared with Matthews Fun Machines, but it feels like the road is going to collapse due to the pot holes in the parking lot… meh, you don’t spend all that much time in the parking lot itself if you are getting in and out, but it makes navigating your way to and from that much trickier. I know a lot of parts stores don’t let you «work on your car» in the lot, but since the lot isn’t the prettiest, I’m sure they let things slide here and there.

The assistant manager was extremely nice and helpful.