What Nordstrom Automotive does

Nordstrom's Automotive, Inc. is a family-owned automotive recycler founded in 1969 and headquartered in Garretson, South Dakota, just outside Sioux Falls. The company specializes in Recycled Original Equipment (ROE) used parts, alongside OEM surplus, remanufactured, and aftermarket parts, serving individual vehicle owners, professional auto repair shops, insurance companies disposing of salvage vehicles, wholesale buyers/resellers, and fleet operators. Inventory and operations are supported by a computerized parts inventory system with e-commerce storefront, search by vehicle make/model/year, digital photography, and an in-house shipping department using FedEx, UPS, SpeeDee, and national LTL carriers to deliver nationwide. The company is ARA Gold Seal Certified and BBB Accredited, and operates four wholly-owned sub-brands: Ewe Pullet Self-Service Yard (DIY parts pulling), Nordstrom's Install (service/repair and diagnostics), Nordstrom's Repairables (sale of damaged/repairable vehicles), and Under the Hood Show (automotive media content). Its go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via e-commerce with in-store pickup at the Garretson facility, augmented by three YouTube channels (main, part-out, and engine run) and listed parts phone lines in Grand Rapids MI, Detroit MI, and Kentucky indicating multi-state operational reach. The Nordstrom family — including Art, Marie, and Shannon Nordstrom — has retained ownership throughout the company's 55+ year history, with no disclosed external funding rounds, institutional investors, or M&A activity.

Name

Nordstrom Automotive

Legal name

Nordstrom's Automotive, Inc.

Website

https://nordstromsauto.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Nordstrom's Automotive is a family-owned ARA Gold Seal Certified auto recycler founded in 1969 in Garretson, SD, selling recycled OEM, OEM surplus, remanufactured, and aftermarket parts to individual vehicle owners, repair shops, insurance companies, wholesale buyers, and fleet operators via e-commerce and in-store pickup.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Parts Recycling and Sales

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Parts (Used) Merchant Wholesalers (42314), Automotive Parts and Accessories Retailers (44133), Automotive Repair and Maintenance (8111)

SIC

Wholesale-Motor Vehicles & Motor Vehicle Parts & Supplies (5010), Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013), Services-Automotive Repair, Services & Parking (7500)

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), Salvage, Total Loss & Insurance Auction Services (TLABAKAH)

Keywords

• Recycled auto parts
• Used OEM parts
• Auto recycling
• Aftermarket parts sales
• Vehicle salvage

Headquarters

HQ city

Garretson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Recycled Auto Parts Sales: Primary revenue from selling recycled original equipment (ROE) used parts, OEM surplus, remanufactured parts, and aftermarket options. Sales are one-time transactions with optional extended warranties.
2. Used Tire Sales: Sales of used tires in various sizes, brands, and tread types. Available as singles, pairs, or matched sets of 4.
3. Vehicle Accessory Sales: Sales of vehicle accessories removed from dismantled vehicles including custom parts, wheels, exhaust components, and more.
4. Vehicle Acquisition (Sell Your Vehicle): Company purchases vehicles from owners to acquire inventory, paying top dollar for vehicles matching their needs.
5. Repairable Vehicles Sales: Sale of damaged or repairable vehicles to customers seeking DIY repair projects.
6. Shipping and Handling Fees: Revenue from professional shipping services using FedEx, UPS, SpeeDee, and LTL carriers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Nordstrom's Automotive is an ARA Gold Seal Certified Auto Recycler that dismantles vehicles to sell quality recycled original equipment (ROE) used parts, OEM surplus, remanufactured, and aftermarket parts. The company buys salvage vehicles, inventories components, and distributes them to consumers, repair shops, insurance companies, and wholesale resellers through an e-commerce platform with nationwide shipping.

Product overview

Nordstrom's Automotive operates as an ARA Certified Auto Recycler offering a multi-tiered parts and services portfolio. The core offering consists of Recycled Original Equipment (ROE) Used Parts, supplemented by OEM Surplus Parts, Remanufactured Parts, and Aftermarket Parts options. Their product ecosystem includes Vehicle Accessories and Used Tires as add-on categories. The company extends its business through affiliated sub-brands: Repairable Vehicles for sale, the Ewe Pullet Self-Service Yard for DIY customers, and Nordstrom's Install for professional automotive service and repair. All parts are backed by their Gold Seal certification standards and warranty programs including a Standard 199 Day Limited Warranty with optional extended coverage.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Recycled Original Equipment (ROE) Used Parts Quality recycled auto parts including engines, transmissions, body parts, and drive train components salvaged from dismantled vehicles and inspected to ARA Gold Seal standards. Targeted at DIY vehicle owners, repair shops, insurance carriers, and wholesale resellers seeking cost-effective OEM replacements.
• OEM Surplus Parts Original Equipment Manufacturer surplus new parts available for purchase through the company's inventory system, providing a new-part option alongside recycled components.
• Remanufactured Parts Quality remanufactured automotive components restored to like-new condition through professional rebuilding processes, available alongside recycled and aftermarket inventory.
• Vehicle Accessories Accessory items removed from dismantled vehicles including custom wheels, exhaust components, turbo/superchargers, spoilers, stereos, speakers, and other aftermarket additions.
• Used Tires Wide variety of used tire sizes, brands, and tread types available as singles, pairs, or matched sets of four.
• Repairable Vehicles (Nordstrom's Repairables) Damaged or total-loss vehicles sold to customers seeking DIY repair projects, operated under the Nordstrom's Repairables sub-brand.
• Ewe Pullet Self-Service Yard Self-service auto parts yard allowing customers to pull their own parts from vehicles, operated as a separate wholly-owned subsidiary division.
• Nordstrom's Install (Automotive Service & Repair) Full-service automotive repair and diagnostic center providing professional installation and repair services, operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary division.

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerARA Gold Seal certification program providing industry standards and credibility for auto recycling operations. Nordstrom's displays the ARA certification logo on their website.
• Team PRP (Premium Recycled Parts)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeam PRP is a network of premium recycled parts suppliers. Nordstrom's displays the Team PRP logo indicating membership in this quality-focused network.
• URG (United Recyclers Group)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerURG (United Recyclers Group) provides e-commerce solutions and website services for members. Powers Nordstrom's website and e-commerce functionality. Also provides URG logo indicating network membership.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• LKQ Corporation: Largest US recycler of vehicles for recycled OEM parts and a leading provider of aftermarket parts. Directly comparable as a wholesale and retail distributor of recycled auto parts, operating at national scale.
• Pull-A-Part: National self-service auto parts yard chain where customers pull their own parts from salvaged vehicles. Direct match to Nordstrom's Ewe Pullet Self-Service Yard division.
• Copart: Leading online salvage vehicle auction platform connecting sellers (insurers, dealers, individuals) with buyers. Directly comparable through Nordstrom's role as a buyer of total-loss/salvage vehicles for dismantling and parts resale.
• Car-Part.com: Online marketplace connecting recycled auto parts suppliers with buyers across North America. A direct competitor for online recycled parts demand and a comparable inventory-search technology model.
• RockAuto: Online retailer of aftermarket, new, and recycled auto parts serving DIY consumers and shops. Directly comparable e-commerce distribution model for replacement parts, though more aftermarket-weighted.
• U-Pull-It: Regional self-service auto parts yard operator with locations across multiple US states. Direct match to Nordstrom's self-service yard concept (Ewe Pullet) at a multi-state scale.

Broad incumbents

• IAA (Insurance Auto Auctions): Major salvage auction company (owned by Ritchie Bros.) serving insurance carriers and fleet sellers. Comparable through the shared flow of total-loss vehicles that both feed Nordstrom's parts supply and IAA's auction model.
• AutoZone: Largest US retailer of aftermarket automotive parts and accessories, serving DIY and commercial customers. Comparable as a parts retailer, though new-parts focused rather than recycled.
• O'Reilly Auto Parts: Major US automotive parts retailer serving professional service providers and DIY customers. Comparable channel overlap (retail + commercial + online), though skewing toward new aftermarket rather than recycled parts.
• NAPA Auto Parts (Genuine Parts Company): Largest US distributor of automotive replacement parts, accessories, and supplies through a national store and warehouse distributor network. Comparable as a multi-channel parts distributor serving repair shops.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@NordstromsAuto
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nordstroms-automotive-inc.

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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