Motorcar Parts of America

What Motorcar Parts of America does

Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. (NASDAQ: MPAA) is a publicly traded remanufacturer, manufacturer, and distributor of automotive aftermarket parts incorporated in California with headquarters in Torrance, California, that has been listed on NASDAQ for over 30 years. Its core product portfolio centers on braking, suspension, and starting/charging components—alternators, starters, master cylinders, hub assemblies and bearings, brake power boosters, rotors, brake pads and shoes, and calipers—offered as both new and remanufactured units. All manufacturing facilities are IATF 16949 certified, and production is distributed across six countries: the United States, Canada, Mexico, China, Malaysia, and India. The company sells through a tiered sub-brand architecture including Quality-Built and Quality-Built Black Series (premium professional installer), Pure Energy (value tier), Dixie Electric (electrical components), and Private Label Services, and operates an online parts catalog at catalog.motorcarparts.com.

Revenue is generated primarily through B2B distribution to major retail chains, traditional warehouse distributors, original equipment suppliers, and professional installers, with quote-based wholesale pricing not publicly disclosed. An adjacent revenue stream flows through the D&V Electronics subsidiary, which develops testing equipment for electric powertrain components in automotive and aerospace applications, and through supporting services (Part Smart technical training, Field Services, Merchandising & Category Management). FY2026 net sales totaled $789.8 million, up 4.3% year-over-year, with Q4 FY2026 contributing $212.3 million and net income for the year reaching $12.4 million—a turnaround from a $19.5 million net loss the prior year. With approximately 5,001-10,000 employees, a market capitalization around $260 million as of June 2026, and an expanded $57 million share repurchase program, MPA's underlying non-discretionary demand driver is the >12-year average U.S. vehicle age sustaining replacement-part requirements across a >$400 billion U.S. automotive aftermarket, of which management cites a >$12.2 billion addressable opportunity.

Name

Motorcar Parts of America

Legal name

MOTORCAR PARTS OF AMERICA, INC.

Website

https://motorcarparts.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Motorcar Parts of America (NASDAQ:MPAA) is a remanufacturer, manufacturer, and distributor of automotive aftermarket parts—including starters, alternators, and braking components—selling through B2B channels to retail chains, warehouse distributors, and OE suppliers across North America and Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Aftermarket Parts

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (3363), Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (33632), Motor Vehicle Steering and Suspension Components (except Spring) Manufacturing (336330), Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (336390)

SIC

Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714), Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)

akta.pro primary industry

Starter, Alternator & Motor/Generator Rebuild/Remanufacturing (TLAKALAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cylinder Heads, Blocks & Rotating Assemblies Machining/Rebuild Services (TLAKALAG), Aftermarket Drivetrain & Powertrain Components Manufacturing (Clutches/CV Axles/Alternators/Starters) (IMACANAD), Engine Components & Subsystems Manufacturing (Blocks/Heads/Valvetrain/Pistons) (IMACAHAB)

Keywords

• Automotive aftermarket parts
• Remanufactured vehicle components
• Brake system parts
• Starting charging systems
• Private label manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Torrance

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Aftermarket Automotive Parts Sales: Revenue from remanufacturing, manufacturing, and distributing automotive aftermarket parts including alternators, starters, master cylinders, hub assemblies, brake power boosters, rotors, brake pads and shoes, and calipers through major retail chains, warehouse distributors, and OE suppliers.
2. Private Label Manufacturing: Manufacturing and fulfillment services for private label brands, offering custom branding solutions for automotive parts.
3. EV Technology and Testing Equipment: Revenue from electric vehicle subsidiary developing testing solutions for electric powertrain components serving automotive and aerospace industries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Motorcar Parts of America is a remanufacturer, manufacturer, and distributor of automotive aftermarket parts. The company produces new and remanufactured starters, alternators, brake components (calipers, rotors, pads, shoes, master cylinders, power boosters), and hub assemblies/bearings sold through major retail chains, warehouse distributors, and original equipment suppliers. It also offers private label manufacturing and fulfillment, plus EV powertrain testing solutions through its D&V Electronics subsidiary.

Product overview

Motorcar Parts of America (MPA) is a manufacturer, remanufacturer, and distributor of automotive aftermarket parts operating across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Malaysia, China, and India. The company's core product portfolio centers on braking and suspension components including alternators, starters, master cylinders, hub assemblies and bearings, brake power boosters, rotors, brake pads and shoes, and calipers. These products are distributed through multiple sub-brands: Quality-Built and Quality-Built Black Series (premium professional-grade), Pure Energy (value-focused), D&V Electronics (EV testing solutions), and Dixie Electric (electrical components), as well as Private Label fulfillment services. The company also offers an ecosystem of support services including Technical Support, Part Smart Academy (training and education), Part Smart (tech sheets, installation videos, and technical bulletins), Field Services, and Merchandising & Category Management. An Online Parts Catalog platform enables customers to browse and search the full product inventory.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Quality-Built: Premium-quality replacement parts brand serving the professional installer market
• Quality-Built Black Series
• Pure Energy
• D&V Electronics
• Dixie Electric
• Part Smart
• Private Label Services

Products and services

• Alternators Automotive alternators for starting and charging systems, available as both new and remanufactured units for vehicle applications.
• Starters Vehicle starters for engine ignition systems, offered as new or remanufactured components for automotive replacement applications.
• Master Cylinders Brake master cylinders for hydraulic brake systems, available as new or remanufactured parts for automotive braking applications.
• Hub Assemblies and Bearings Wheel hub assemblies and bearings for vehicle suspension and wheel rotation systems.
• Brake Power Boosters Vacuum and hydraulic brake power boosters that multiply driver-applied brake force in automotive braking systems.
• Rotors Brake rotors (disc brake components) for vehicle stopping systems, branded as MPA Rotors.
• Brake Pads and Shoes Friction brake components including brake pads for disc brakes and brake shoes for drum brakes.
• Calipers Brake calipers for disc brake systems that press brake pads against rotors.
• Private Label Manufacturing Services Custom branding and private label fulfillment services for automotive parts distributors and retailers, offering custom branding solutions for automotive parts.
• Part Smart Academy Education and training program for automotive technicians covering installation best practices, diagnostic procedures, and product knowledge.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.3% year-over-year revenue growth in fiscal 2026 to $789.8 million
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• MEMA (Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 November 2025CEO Selwyn Joffe participated in podcast discussion with MEMA's COO and Chief Sustainability Officer John Chalifoux on AMN, exploring manufacturing process, benefits, and growing adoption of renewed (remanufactured) parts.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Standard Motor Products: Direct aftermarket peer manufacturing and distributing replacement parts (ignition, emissions, steering, braking) for the automotive aftermarket under multiple brands — closely aligned with MPA's multi-brand portfolio and B2B distribution motion.
• BBB Industries: Remanufacturer of starters, alternators, brake calipers, and steering gears for the automotive aftermarket — directly overlaps MPA's core remanufacturing product set and serves a similar professional installer / distributor customer base.
• CARDONE Industries: Remanufacturer of automotive parts including alternators, starters, brake calipers, and EV motors — a near-direct competitor across MPA's flagship remanufactured starting/charging and braking categories.
• Dorman Products: Aftermarket supplier of replacement parts and fasteners across drivetrain, chassis, and electrical categories — a comparable B2B aftermarket model targeting professional installers and warehouse distributors.

Broad incumbents

• Genuine Parts Company (NAPA Auto Parts): Parent of NAPA Auto Parts — a major MPA distribution counterparty and a broad incumbent across the >$400B US aftermarket with overlapping product categories in brakes, steering, starting/charging.
• LKQ Corporation: Largest North American aftermarket parts distributor with adjacent exposure to remanufactured and new parts categories — competes and partners across distribution channels relevant to MPA.
• Tenneco (DRiV): Owns leading aftermarket brands (Champion, Moog, Wagner, Monroe) covering powertrain, ignition, and braking parts — broad incumbent with overlapping aftermarket service categories to MPA.
• Robert Bosch (Automotive Aftermarket): Global OE-tier supplier with a substantial aftermarket remanufacturing and parts business across alternators, starters, and braking systems — overlapping with MPA's product portfolio at OEM-grade quality tiers.

Regional players

• O'Reilly Automotive: Major US aftermarket retailer and direct MPA distribution counterparty — comparable in addressing professional installer demand for remanufactured starting/charging and braking parts in the same geography.

Emerging players

• WAI Global: Aftermarket supplier of starters, alternators, and ignition components with a strong remanufactured distribution model — narrowly focused on overlapping SKUs with MPA but with smaller scale and lighter brand breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/motorcar-parts-of-america
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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A3 records

Investments

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