LKQ Corporation

LKQ Corporation is a global distributor of vehicle products, including replacement parts, components, and systems for vehicle repair and maintenance, and specialty aftermarket products and accessories. The company offers alternative parts, which include aftermarket products, salvaged products from total loss vehicles, and reconditioned products. These are distinct from new products produced by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). LKQ sells various alternative replacement and maintenance parts. Collision parts are exterior components used in collision repair, such as bumper covers, fenders, paint and related body repair products, and lights. Hard parts are internal components, either mechanical (e.g., alternators, starters, clutches) or functional for routine maintenance (e.g., brake pads, discs, sensors, filters, batteries). Major mechanical parts include engines and transmissions. Additionally, LKQ sells specialty products and accessories designed to improve vehicle performance, functionality, and appearance. The company operates through three reportable segments: North America (formerly known as Wholesale - North America), Europe, and Specialty. The North America segment is a leading provider of alternative vehicle collision replacement products, paint and related body repair products, and alternative vehicle mechanical replacement and maintenance products. Its sales, processing, and distribution facilities serve most major markets in the United States and Canada.