LKQ Corporation

LKQ Corporation is a leading global provider of alternative and specialty parts to repair and accessorize automobiles and other vehicles. It distributes replacement parts, components, and systems used in the repair and maintenance of vehicles through three segments: North America, Europe, and Specialty. The company provides a wide range of products, including bumper covers, automotive body panels, lights, automotive glass products, salvage products, scrap metal, brake pads, discs and sensors, clutches, steering and suspension products, filters, oil and automotive fluids, electrical products, recreational vehicle appliances and air conditioners, towing hitches, truck bed covers, vehicle protection products, cargo management products, wheels, tires, and suspension products.

LKQ Corporation serves a variety of customers including collision and mechanical repair shops, new and used car dealerships, and retail customers across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Italy, the Czech Republic, Austria, Poland, Slovakia, Taiwan, and other European countries.

The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. It has grown from a single location in the Midwest to an international corporation with over 1,400 locations and more than 30,000 employees worldwide. LKQ Corporation has been recognized as one of the Fortune 500 companies and is a publicly traded company listed on the Nasdaq with a market cap of over $14 billion. It has been consistently ranked as one of the top companies in the automotive industry, and its commitment to innovation and customer service has made it a leader in the industry.