Road Tested Parts

What Road Tested Parts does

Road Tested Parts is a value-added distributor of recycled OEM automotive parts, serving collision and mechanical repair shops across eight U.S. states (Georgia, North Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, Illinois, Wyoming) through a network of 18 facilities and a 125-vehicle delivery fleet. The company sells mechanical parts (engines, transmissions) and collision parts (door assemblies, lights, fenders, trunk lids, hoods) under tiered warranty programs (Silver through Platinum+) with terms ranging from 180 days to 36 months. Its customer base exceeds 50,000 repair shops, sourced both through its own distributed sales force and listings on third-party automotive parts marketplaces.

The operating model is a PE-backed roll-up platform. Incline Equity Partners acquired Weaver Parts in July 2021 and formed Road Tested Parts as the acquisition vehicle, subsequently acquiring seven family-owned regional operators (Lacy, All Foreign, Bessler, Raceway, Grassy, Mullins, Mr. R's) between August 2022 and December 2023, each retaining its local brand identity. Infrastructure includes processing capacity of over 6.1 million pounds of crushed vehicles per month, 3,500 catalytic converters per month (recovering platinum, palladium, and rhodium), 8,000 recycled tires per month, and 12,000 gallons of extracted fuel per month used to power the delivery fleet. Vertically integrated processing and fluid-extraction operations heat over one million square feet of warehouse space.

Core technology is described as data-driven procurement and cataloging systems that maintain high in-stock rates on in-demand parts. No proprietary AI/ML capabilities are disclosed. Revenue is generated through one-time parts sales with optional warranty add-ons on a pay-as-you-go basis. The company is led by CEO Bill Westerman, with COO Matt Lacy and a leadership team drawn substantially from acquired operators, and is privately held by Incline Equity Partners.

Name

Road Tested Parts

Legal name

Road Tested Parts, LLC

Website

https://roadtestedparts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Road Tested Parts is a value-added distributor of recycled OEM automotive parts — mechanical and collision — serving over 50,000 collision and mechanical repair shops across 8 U.S. states via 18 facilities and a 125-vehicle delivery fleet.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Carnesville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Recycled OEM Automotive Parts Sales: Sale of recycled OEM automotive parts including mechanical parts (engines, transmissions) and collision parts (door assemblies, lights, fenders, trunk lids, hoods) to collision and mechanical repair shops. Revenue generated through direct parts sales with warranty options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Road Tested Parts is a value-added distributor of recycled OEM automotive parts, selling mechanical parts (engines and transmissions) and collision parts (door assemblies, lights, fenders, trunk lids, and hoods) to collision and mechanical repair shops. The company operates through a network of 18 facilities across 8 states and a delivery fleet of 125 vehicles, serving over 50,000 repair shops. Optional tiered warranty programs (Silver, Silver+, Gold+, Platinum+) covering parts and labor for 180 days to 36 months are available with purchases.

Product overview

Road Tested Parts is a value-added distributor of recycled OEM automotive parts operating a multi-location network model. The company provides two core product categories: mechanical parts (engines and transmissions) and collision parts (door assemblies, lights, fenders, trunk lids, and hoods). These products are distributed through an affiliated network of companies including Weaver Parts, Lacy Auto Parts, Bessler Auto Parts, All Foreign Used Auto Parts, Raceway Auto and Truck Parts, Grassy Auto Parts, Mullins Auto Parts, and Mr. R's Auto Salvage. The company also offers tiered warranty programs (Silver, Silver+, Gold+, Platinum+) as add-on service modules. Road Tested Parts operates as a platform acquiring and integrating like-minded automotive recycling businesses, providing centralized inventory, sales, and logistics while maintaining regional brand identities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Recycled OEM Mechanical Parts

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Mr. R's Auto SalvagecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 December 2023Partnership announced December 2023. Mr. R's, based in Buffalo, WY and founded in 1984, is a regional leader in recycled parts distribution serving Western United States. Founded by Matt Ehlers and Tracy Dunn (since 1994). Matt transitions to General Manager then national role within RTP; Tracy becomes Sales Manager. RTP network expanded to 18 facilities.
• Mullins Auto PartscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 November 2023Partnership announced November 2023. Mullins, headquartered in Mt. Olive, IL and founded in 1987 by Brent Mullins. Serves Illinois, Missouri, and Indiana. Brent transitions operations to son Ty Mullins (becoming GM). Jeff Budd becomes VP of Operational Excellence at RTP. Network expanded to 18 facilities.
• Grassy Auto PartscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 July 2023Partnership announced July 2023. Grassy, headquartered in West Liberty, KY and founded in 1960 by John Keller. Operates three facilities: Grassy Auto Parts (West Liberty, KY), Blue Grass Auto Parts (Lexington, KY), Auto Parts Outlet (South Charleston, WV). Led by Kristin Allen (John's granddaughter). Network expanded to 16 facilities.
• Raceway Auto and Truck PartscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 March 2023Partnership announced March 2023. Raceway, based in Savannah, TN and founded in 1987. Operates full-service and self-service facilities. Serves Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and Kentucky. Led by Gary Coln and family. Network expanded to include this Southeast operator.
• Bessler Auto PartscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2023Partnership announced February 2023. Bessler, based in Hebron, KY and founded in 1985. Super-regional operator serving Midwestern US. Operates two full-service facilities (Massillon, OH; Wilder, KY), two self-service facilities (Louisville, Hebron, KY), and corporate facility (Fort Mitchell, KY). Led by John and Aaron Bessler. John becomes SVP of Sales and Business Development; Aaron becomes SVP of FP&A.
• All Foreign Used Auto PartscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 January 2023Partnership announced January 2023. All Foreign, based in Fredericksburg, VA and founded in 1984. Regional leader serving Virginia, Maryland, and Washington DC. Led by second-generation operators Scottie Davis and wife Dawn Davis. Scottie becomes General Manager; Dawn becomes Manager in Accounting and HR.
• Lacy Auto PartscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 August 2022Partnership announced August 2022. Lacy, based in Charles City, VA and founded in 1940. Regional leader serving Virginia, Maryland, Washington DC, and North Carolina. Led by third-generation operators Matt, Graham and Andrew Lacy. Matt becomes COO; Graham and Andrew become corporate Vice Presidents. Second company to join RTP umbrella.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Pull-A-Part: Pull-A-Part operates a national chain of self-service U-Pull-It salvage yards selling recycled OEM parts directly to consumers and repair shops. RTP's Bessler's U Pull & Save and Bluegrass U Pull & Save facilities directly overlap with this self-service salvage model.
• Pick-n-Pull: Pick-n-Pull runs a large network of self-service recycled auto parts yards across the U.S. and Canada. Comparable as an established U-Pull-It operator competing for the same DIY and budget-conscious repair shop customers in similar geographies.
• LKQ Corporation: LKQ Corporation is the largest North American distributor of recycled OEM and aftermarket auto parts, serving collision and mechanical repair shops through a national network of facilities. It is the most direct and scaled competitor to Road Tested Parts' value-added recycled OEM distribution model.

Others

• IAA (Insurance Auto Auctions): IAA is a major salvage vehicle auctioneer supplying end-of-life vehicles to auto recyclers. Like Copart, it is upstream in RTP's supply chain rather than a customer-facing competitor.
• Copart: Copart operates the largest online vehicle auction platform, supplying total-loss and salvage vehicles to dismantlers and recyclers — including RTP's upstream procurement pipeline. It is an ecosystem participant rather than a direct competitor.
• Car-Part.com: Car-Part.com runs one of the largest online marketplaces for recycled OEM auto parts, listing inventories from thousands of salvage yards. It is a demand-generation channel for RTP and competes indirectly for online parts-search traffic.
• Hollander Parts: Hollander operates a parts interchange catalog and used-parts marketplace used by salvage yards and repair shops. Holander is listed as a marketplace channel for RTP and serves an analogous role connecting recycled-parts inventory to repair-shop demand.

Broad incumbents

• O'Reilly Auto Parts: O'Reilly is a major U.S. retailer and distributor of automotive aftermarket parts serving professional installers and DIY customers. Comparable as a broad incumbent competing for the same repair-shop relationships, but oriented toward new parts.
• NAPA Auto Parts: NAPA is one of the largest U.S. distributors and retailers of aftermarket and replacement auto parts through a nationwide store and distribution network. While primarily new aftermarket (vs. RTP's recycled OEM), NAPA competes for the same repair-shop customer wallet.
• AutoZone: AutoZone is the largest U.S. retailer of aftermarket automotive parts and accessories, serving both DIY and commercial/DIFM customers. Overlaps with RTP on the repair-shop demand side, though AutoZone's catalog is predominantly new aftermarket rather than recycled OEM.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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