Tear-A-Part

What Tear-A-Part does

Tear-A-Part is a Salt Lake City-based, family-owned self-service auto parts recycling company operating two Utah salvage yards (Salt Lake City and Ogden). Its core product is the pick-and-pull model: customers search an online inventory of 1,500+ vehicles on location, bring their own tools to the yard, remove the parts they need, and pay at checkout at prices reported to be 50-75% below retail. The company also buys used vehicles from consumers in any condition — running, non-running, or totaled, with or without title — through an online quote form, supplying its yard inventory and generating transaction-fee revenue.

The technology stack centers on a proprietary Vehicle Interchange / What Fits cross-reference system that maps OEM part compatibility across makes and models, an online computerized inventory system that pinpoints vehicle locations within the yard, and an award-winning hazardous fluid extraction process developed over 30+ years. Customer-facing digital layers include a website with online inventory search, a VIP Club loyalty program powered by TexnRewards offering SMS alerts and free yard entries, and Just In vehicle arrival notifications built on Firebase. The company also operates All Truck & Car as a sister brand providing assisted, white-glove part retrieval for non-DIY customers.

Commercially, Tear-A-Part monetizes through per-part unit pricing with 30-day money-back guarantees, refundable core charges on certain parts, and cash vehicle purchases. Its primary customer segment is DIY auto enthusiasts and home mechanics seeking affordable OEM parts, with a secondary segment of consumers looking to dispose of vehicles quickly for cash. The company is BBB accredited, Green e2 certified for environmental practices, and remains privately held under CEO Chris Mantas, son of founder Pete Mantas who established the self-service concept in 1987.

Name

Tear-A-Part

Legal name

Tear-A-Part

Website

https://tearapart.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Tear-A-Part is a family-owned, self-service auto parts recycler operating two Utah salvage yards where DIY customers pull used OEM parts from 1,500+ vehicles at deep discounts. The company also buys end-of-life vehicles for cash and runs a sister white-glove brand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Auto Recycling / Used Auto Parts Retail

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Towing (48841)

SIC

Services-Automotive Repair, Services & Parking (7500)

akta.pro primary industry

Demolition & Selective Tear-Out for Hazardous Materials (BPALALAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Accident Recovery, Winch-Out & Towing Services (Light/Heavy) (TLAKAFAH)

Keywords

• Self-service auto parts
• Salvage yard
• Auto recycling
• Used auto parts
• Vehicle buying

Headquarters

HQ city

Salt Lake City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Used Auto Parts Sales: Customers visit the salvage yards, locate vehicles using the online inventory and interchange system, pull parts themselves using their own tools, and purchase parts at the yard. Parts are sold at a fraction of retail cost due to the DIY model. All parts come with a 30-day money back guarantee.
2. Used Vehicle Purchasing: The company buys used cars in any condition (running or not, with or without title, even totaled vehicles) from customers for cash. They offer towing services for a small fee for non-running vehicles.
3. Core Charges: CORE (Cash on Receipt of Exchange) charges are added to some parts. The charge is refunded if the customer's original part is returned within 30 days, encouraging recycling of old parts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Tear-A-Part operates two self-service auto parts yards in Utah (Salt Lake City and Ogden) where customers bring their own tools to physically pull OEM used parts from a fleet of 1,500+ vehicles on-site at discounted prices with a 30-day money back guarantee. The company also purchases used vehicles in any condition (running or not, titled or untitled) for cash, with optional paid towing. Supporting tools include a proprietary parts interchange/cross-reference system and SMS-based Just In arrival alerts.

Product overview

Tear-A-Part operates as Utah's premier self-service auto recycling company with two retail locations (Salt Lake City and Ogden). The core offering is the self-service pick-and-pull model, where customers bring their own tools to remove parts from vehicles in the yard, purchasing parts at discounted prices with a 30-day guarantee. The product portfolio includes: the core Self-Service Auto Parts retail service; the VIP Club loyalty program (powered by TexnRewards) offering rewards, free yard entries, and text alerts; the proprietary Vehicle Interchange System that cross-references OEM part compatibility across vehicles; and the Just In Vehicle Alerts text notification service for new arrivals. The company also operates a Car Buying service to purchase vehicles in any condition, and partners with All Truck & Car for white-glove service customers who need assistance beyond the DIY model.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• All Truck & Car: Sister brand offering white-glove service for customers who prefer someone to find parts for them rather than self-service.

Products and services

• Self-Service Auto Parts (Pick and Pull) A self-service auto parts retail offering where customers bring their own tools to a physical salvage yard, locate the specific vehicle on the lot using an online inventory search, pull the OEM parts themselves, and pay at checkout. Parts are sold at a fraction of retail cost and carry a 30-day money back guarantee. Available at the Salt Lake City flagship and Ogden yards. Wheelbarrows and engine hoists are provided free of charge.
• Car Buying / Vehicle Purchase Service A vehicle purchase service in which Tear-A-Part buys used cars in any condition (running or not, titled or untitled, including totaled vehicles) for cash, with optional paid towing for non-running vehicles. Customers submit year, make, model, mileage, and city through an online quote form and are contacted within the hour with a custom cash offer.
• Vehicle Interchange System (What Fits?) A proprietary online cross-reference tool that identifies which OEM parts from one vehicle are compatible with or interchange with other vehicles, helping DIY customers find less costly compatible alternatives and broaden their part options across the salvage yard inventory.

Quantifiable outcome

• Customers save up to 75% compared to retail auto parts pricing
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• All Truck & CarminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWhite-glove service sister brand for customers who prefer not to pull their own parts. Tear-A-Part refers customers who want part location assistance or full-service experience to All Truck & Car at alltruckinc.com.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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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