B&M Auto Sales & Parts

Name

B&M Auto Sales & Parts

Legal name

B&M Auto Sales and Parts Inc.

Website

https://bandmauto.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

B&M Auto Sales & Parts is a family-owned auto recycling company in Waukesha, Wisconsin, founded in 1949. It sells recycled OEM auto parts, truck beds and caps, used vehicles, and ancillary services to DIYers, repair shops, hobbyists, and collectors across Wisconsin and nationwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Used Auto Parts Retail

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Parts (Used) Merchant Wholesalers (42314), Automotive Parts and Accessories Retailers (44133), Used Car Dealers (441120)

SIC

Wholesale-Motor Vehicles & Motor Vehicle Parts & Supplies (5010), Retail-Auto & Home Supply Stores (5531)

akta.pro primary industry

Used Auto Parts Recovery & Resale (Salvage/Yard Parts, Rebuilders) (EUAIAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) Recycling, Dismantling & Parts Recovery (TLABAKAI), Automotive Parts, Tires & Workshop Supplies Marketplaces (CRAFAHAD), Recycling & E-Waste Collection/Hauling (HSAKALAJ)

Keywords

• Auto recycling services
• Used auto parts
• Auto salvage yard
• Recycled OEM parts
• Used vehicle sales

Headquarters

HQ city

Waukesha

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Used Auto Parts Sales: One-time transaction sales of recycled OEM auto parts including engines, transmissions, body parts, wheels, tires, batteries, alternators, starters, headlights, truck beds, and truck caps. Parts are sourced from vehicles deemed irreparable by insurance companies.
2. Used Vehicle Sales: Sale of used cars, trucks, and vans from the 7-acre lot inventory. Customers can purchase vehicles directly or sell their vehicles to B&M.
3. Core Exchange: Exchange program for batteries and other core parts, where customers exchange their old parts when purchasing replacements.
4. Headlight Restoration Services: 3M headlight lens restoration service offered at $50 for two headlights or $35 for one headlight.
5. Recycled Antifreeze/Coolant Sales: Sale of recycled antifreeze/coolant processed through double filtration system, offered at discounted rates compared to new coolant.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

B&M Auto Sales & Parts is a family-owned auto recycling facility operating since 1949 in Waukesha, Wisconsin. It salvages late-model vehicles deemed irreparable by insurance companies and resells the recycled OEM parts (engines, transmissions, body parts, truck beds/caps, tires, batteries, starters, alternators, lights, glass, and fluids) to DIY consumers, repair shops, hobbyists, and collectors. The company also buys junk vehicles and sells used cars, trucks, and vans from its 7-acre lot, with nationwide sourcing via the ADP Hollander Interchange network of 2,300+ recyclers.

Product overview

B&M Auto Sales & Parts is a family-owned auto recycling facility operating since 1949 in Waukesha, Wisconsin. The core offering is quality recycled OEM auto parts salvaged from late-model vehicles deemed irreparable by insurance companies. The product portfolio centers on the main parts inventory (engines, transmissions, body parts) complemented by specialized truck components (beds, caps), wheel/tire assemblies, batteries, electrical components (starters, alternators, lights), and automotive fluids. The business operates a 7-acre lot with 650+ vehicles and a 7,000 sq. ft. warehouse, with nationwide sourcing capability via ADP Hollander Interchange when parts are not in stock. All recycled parts carry a 90-day warranty, 15-day return policy, and 30-day exchange policy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Used Auto Parts Recycled OEM auto parts salvaged from late-model domestic and imported vehicles, including engines, transmissions, body parts, mirrors, fuel pumps, and radiators. Inspected and backed by a 90-day warranty; targeted at DIYers, repair shops, hobbyists, and car collectors.
• Used Truck Beds
• Used Truck Caps
• Used Tires
• Used Rims & Wheels
• Used Batteries
• Used Starters & Alternators
• Used Headlights, Taillights & Fog Lights
• Used Auto Glass
• Recycled Antifreeze/Coolant
• Used Cars for Sale
• Vehicle Purchase (Junk Car/Scrap)
• 3M Headlight Restoration Service

Quantifiable outcome

• Parts priced 50-90% below dealership costs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGold Seal Certified member of the Automotive Recyclers Association. ARA certification requires meeting highest standards across 27 categories and strict adherence to Code of Ethics. B&M Auto has maintained Gold Seal membership for over 20 years.
• C.A.R.S. of Wisconsin (Concerned Auto Recyclers of Wisconsin)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of C.A.R.S. of Wisconsin, an organization promoting safe automotive recycling. B&M properly disposes of all hazardous materials and recycles all auto fluids and scrap metals as part of this membership.
• ADP Hollander InterchangecoreTechnology or IntegrationUses ADP Hollander Interchange computer system to search inventories of more than 2,300 auto recyclers nationwide for parts not available in local stock.
• eBayminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorB&M Auto operates an eBay store for online sales of used auto parts: https://www.ebay.com/str/B-and-M-Auto-Sales-and-Parts-Inc

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Salvo Auto Parts: Online marketplace aggregating used auto parts listings from member recyclers; directly comparable to B&M in surfacing recycled OEM inventory to retail buyers online.
• Pull-A-Part: Operates self-service auto salvage yards across multiple states with online parts lookup and nationwide parts shipping — closely mirrors B&M's self-service/yard model and recycled OEM inventory approach.
• Pick-n-Pull: Self-service auto dismantling retailer with yard-based used parts sales and online inventory search; directly comparable to B&M in business model (yard + online + parts pull from late-model wrecks).
• U-Pull-It: Self-service auto salvage yards that let customers pull used OEM parts; same inventory play (engines, transmissions, body panels) and direct retail/online mix as B&M.
• RockAuto: Online catalog and retailer of new and used aftermarket parts with broad vehicle fitment data; competes with B&M for DIY customers shopping by fitment and price online.

Emerging players

• Car-Part.com: Search and quote marketplace aggregating inventory from thousands of recyclers including Hollander-using yards; comparable to B&M since it powers part-search experiences similar to the Hollander Stores portal.

Broad incumbents

• LKQ Corporation: Largest U.S. distributor of recycled and aftermarket automotive parts with a national recycling and wholesale footprint; competes with B&M in wholesale used auto parts and broad recycled OEM distribution.
• IAA (Insurance Auto Auctions): Major salvage vehicle auctioneer feeding the used-parts supply chain; upstream comparable to B&M given its reliance on insurance-total-loss vehicles for part-out inventory.
• Copart: National auction platform for total-loss and salvage vehicles; relevant because insurance-salvage inflow — the same supply source B&M depends on — is dominated by Copart auctions.

Others

• Hollander (Hollander Stores / ADP Hollander Interchange): Provider of the parts interchange database and e-commerce storefront that B&M uses; functions both as supplier/infrastructure partner and indirect channel competitor listing other recyclers' inventory.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BandMAuto

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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