Sallas Auto Repair

What Sallas Auto Repair does

Sallas Auto Repair is a family-owned, multi-location independent automotive service business operating across the Kansas City metropolitan area. Founded in September 1993 by Nick Sallas and his mother as a two-bay shop, the business now operates three locations: Kansas City, MO (flagship, 14 service bays), Overland Park, KS (10 bays, opened 2005), and Lee's Summit, MO (4 bays, opened 2025), totaling 28 service bays. The company employs 11–50 staff, including ASE-certified technicians and an ASE Master Certified Technician (Robert Morse), with two technicians dedicated solely to medium-duty trucks.

The business offers full-service automotive repair and maintenance across virtually all vehicle makes and models (domestic, import, European, hybrid, diesel, medium-duty trucks, RVs, and fleet vehicles), using conventional diagnostics such as OBD-II scanning, ADAS calibration, 52-point inspections, and digital photo inspections. Value-added services include a 24-month/24,000-mile Nationwide Warranty, Road Hazard Tire Warranty, complimentary shuttle and loaner cars, and early bird/night drop-off options.

The revenue model is professional services — quote-based, pay-as-you-go pricing on individual repair and maintenance jobs with no publicly disclosed tiers. The shop generates revenue across consumer individuals, commercial fleet operators, and specialty vehicle owners (medium-duty trucks, RVs). Distribution is direct-to-consumer through the three physical locations, online appointment scheduling, and pickup/delivery when available. Marketing is community-led: free Car Care Clinics (since 1999), Lunch & Learn seminars at local businesses and organizations, annual Car & Truck Shows, a blog dating to 2014, YouTube educational videos, and a $15/$15 referral rewards program. The shop is AAA Approved and self-described as top-rated in Johnson and Jackson Counties based on 1,598 aggregated reviews.

Name

Sallas Auto Repair

Legal name

Sallas Auto Repair

Website

https://sallasauto.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sallas Auto Repair is a family-owned, three-location independent auto repair shop serving the Kansas City metro, founded in 1993, offering full-service diagnostics, repair, and maintenance for consumer, fleet, medium-duty truck, RV, and hybrid vehicles via ASE-certified technicians.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Repair Services

NAICS

General Automotive Repair (811111), Automotive Repair and Maintenance (8111)

SIC

Services-Automotive Repair, Services & Parking (7500)

akta.pro primary industry

General Automotive Repair & Maintenance (TLAKAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tire & Wheel Services (Mount/Balance/Alignment) (TLAKAAAD), Tire, Wheel-End & Alignment Service (HD-Specific) (TLAKABAM)

Keywords

• Automotive repair services
• Vehicle maintenance services
• Fleet vehicle services
• Tire sales service
• Medium duty truck repair

Headquarters

HQ city

Kansas City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Auto Repair and Maintenance Services: Sallas Auto Repair generates revenue through charging customers for a comprehensive range of automotive repair and maintenance services including oil changes, brake repair, A/C and heating service, engine diagnostics, transmission service, wheel alignments, timing belt replacement, coolant flushes, diesel engine repair, hybrid repair, medium-duty truck service, tire sales with Road Hazard Warranty, fleet services, and preventative maintenance. Services are priced per job with transparent upfront pricing. No publicly disclosed pricing tiers; customers receive estimates before work begins. Additional revenue streams include parts markup (OEM-quality parts) and tire sales (Michelin, BF Goodrich, Uniroyal, Goodyear, Bridgestone, Hankook, Nitto brands). A referral rewards program offers referring customers a $15 credit while the referred first-time customer receives $15 off their first service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Sallas Auto Repair provides comprehensive automotive repair, maintenance, and tire services for all vehicle makes and models across its three Kansas City metro locations. Core offerings span bumper-to-bumper services including engine diagnostics and replacement, transmission service, brake and ABS repair, A/C and heating, electrical system repair, suspension and wheel alignment, fuel system service, hybrid repair and battery replacement, oil changes, preventative maintenance, timing belt replacement, tire sales, diesel engine repair, and specialized medium-duty truck and RV servicing. The company also serves commercial fleet customers with dedicated fleet maintenance programs.

Product overview

Sallas Auto Repair is a family-owned automotive service company operating three locations in the Kansas City metro area (Kansas City, MO with 14 bays; Overland Park, KS with 10 bays; and Lee's Summit, MO with 4 bays). Founded in September 1993, the company offers a comprehensive suite of auto repair and maintenance services under its core product umbrella. The core offering consists of bumper-to-bumper repair services including A/C & Heating, Brake & ABS, Check Engine Light Diagnostics, Oil Changes, Transmission Service, Wheel Alignment, Engine Repair & Replacement, Fleet Services, Fuel System Service, Hybrid Repair, Medium Duty Truck Service, Diesel Engine Repair, Auto Electrical System, Preventative Maintenance, Timing Belt Replacement, and Cooling System services. Supporting this core repair portfolio, the company offers value-added services including a 24-month/24,000-mile Nationwide Warranty, Road Hazard Warranty for tire protection, Sallas Referral Rewards program, Complimentary Shuttle & Loaner Cars, Early Bird & Night Drop Check-in, and Digital Photo Inspections. Educational offerings include free Car Care Clinics (held since 1999), Lunch and Learns, and Educational Auto Repair Videos. The company services all vehicle makes and models including Cars/Sedans, Vans, Light Trucks, SUVs, Fleet Vans, RVs, Heavy Duty Trucks, Diesel Engines, and Hybrids.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Auto Repair & Maintenance Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 2-year/24,000-mile nationwide warranty on all work
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• NAPA Auto PartsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 September 2024NAPA Auto Parts partnered with Sallas Auto Repair for the 5th Annual Car & Truck Show on September 28, 2024, providing free food for event attendees at the Missouri Store Parking Lot.
• Missouri StoreminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 September 2024Missouri Store provided parking lot space for Sallas Auto Repair's Annual Car & Truck Show events (location: Missouri Store Parking Lot, 11110 Hickman Mills Drive, Kansas City, MO).
• Central ExchangeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCentral Exchange has hosted Sallas Auto Repair's Lunch & Learn car care seminar at their location, providing a venue for Sallas to deliver free automotive education to business professionals.
• Archbishop O'hara High SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchbishop O'hara High School hosted a Lunch & Learn session presented by Nick Sallas, offering automotive education to students and staff.
• Lockton InsuranceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLockton Insurance invited Sallas Auto Repair for a Lunch & Learn session — a testimonial from Lockton about the program is referenced on Sallas's website.
• Burns & McDonnellminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBurns & McDonnell hosted a Lunch & Learn car care session presented by Nick Sallas of Sallas Auto Repair for employees.
• Rotary Club – Overland ParkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Rotary Club of Overland Park hosted a Lunch & Learn presentation by Nick Sallas covering automotive maintenance and car care topics.
• UMKC School of NursingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUMKC School of Nursing hosted a Lunch & Learn car care session for nursing students and staff.
• Johnson County LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJohnson County Library hosted a free car care Lunch & Learn session presented by Sallas Auto Repair for community members.
• Leawood Ladies GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeawood Ladies Group hosted a Lunch & Learn presentation on automotive care by Sallas Auto Repair.
• Carlyle Assisted LivingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCarlyle Assisted Living hosted a Lunch & Learn car care session presented by Nick Sallas.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Pep Boys: Iconic national auto service and tire chain offering mechanical repair, tires, and parts — broadly overlaps with Sallas's full-service offering as a large incumbent.
• Firestone Complete Auto Care: Bridgestone-owned national auto service and tire retailer with mechanical repair, alignments, and tire sales. Comparable in combining tire offerings with general repair under a national brand.
• Goodyear Auto Service: Goodyear-tied national network combining tire sales with general automotive service. Overlaps directly with Sallas's tire and Road Hazard Warranty component plus adjacent mechanical services.
• Jiffy Lube: Dominant national quick-lube chain; comparable as a maintenance service incumbent customers compare Sallas against, though narrower in scope (preventive maintenance only).
• Tires Plus: Bridgestone-owned multi-location general repair and tire service chain directly competing with Sallas on tires plus mechanical work like brakes and alignments; relevant peer on the tire-and-service combined offering.
• Meineke Car Care Center: Large national franchise network offering exhaust, brakes, oil change, alignment, and general repair; comparable incumbent operating in the same trust-based service category, though at significantly larger scale.

Direct peers

• Mr. Tire Auto Service Centers: Mid-Atlantic/southeast multi-location general auto repair and tire service chain; comparable to Sallas in combining mechanical repair, tire sales, and warranty-backed service programs in a regional footprint.
• Christian Brothers Automotive: Multi-location, family/faith-culture automotive repair franchise with ASE-certified technicians, strong customer-experience emphasis, nationwide warranty, and 30+ years of brand building. Operates an almost identical service model to Sallas (community-trusted general auto repair with educational content) but at national scale.
• AAMCO Transmissions & Total Car Care: Franchise transmission and general auto repair network with a similar dealership-alternative positioning, warranty-backed repairs, and heavy reliance on trust-building marketing. Comparable in business model (specialty-rooted general repair, franchise scale) though transmission-tilted.
• Sun Auto Tire & Service: Multi-location general automotive repair and tire service chain in the Southwest with comparable offerings (oil, brakes, alignments, tires, diagnostics). Comparable because it shares Sallas's combination of full mechanical service plus tire sales with warranty programs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sallasauto
• Facebookfacebook.com/SallasAutoRepair
• Instagraminstagram.com/sallasautorepair_kc

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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