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                                                                   EXHIBIT 23.02
 
                       CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
 
We consent to the inclusion in this registration statement on Form S-1 (File
No. 333-43211) of our reports, which include a legend relating to the initial
public offering, dated April 22, 1997, on our audit of the financial statements
and financial statement schedule of CSK Auto Corporation for the year ended
February 2, 1997. We also consent to the reference to our firm under the 
caption "Experts".
 
COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P.
 
Phoenix, Arizona
February 9, 1998
