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Exhibit 23 - Consent of Independent Auditors


We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Annual Report (Form 10-K)
of Genuine Parts Company of our report dated February 6, 1995, included in the
1994 Annual Report to Shareholders of Genuine Parts Company.

We also consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement
(Form S-8 Number 33-30982) pertaining to the Genuine Parts Company 1988 Stock
Option Plan and in the Registration Statement (Form S-8 Number 33-62512)
pertaining to the Genuine Parts Company 1992 Stock Option and Incentive Plan of
our report dated February 6, 1995, with respect to the consolidated financial 
statements of Genuine Parts Company incorporated by reference in the Annual
Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 1994.


                                        ERNST & YOUNG LLP



Atlanta, Georgia
March 22, 1995