KH Automotive

What KH Automotive does

KH Automotive is a family-owned independent automotive repair shop founded in 1999 and located at 5925 Broadmoor, Mission, Kansas, serving the Kansas City metropolitan area. The business operates Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM from a single storefront and targets individual vehicle owners, with a primary specialization in European luxury and performance brands (Mercedes Benz, Land Rover, Jaguar, Porsche) alongside general domestic vehicle repair.

The service offering covers engine repair and rebuild, advanced diagnostics, scheduled maintenance, transmission and clutch work, cooling systems, brakes, steering and suspension, HVAC, and electrical repairs. Technical capability rests on professional-grade diagnostic equipment including the Snap-On Verus Edge, Mercedes SDS, Vag-Com, Snap-On MODIS, and PC Retriever systems, supplemented by factory-level Mercedes-Benz scanning tools. The owner, Kevin Hinckle, is an ASE-certified master technician with over 20 years of tenure, and the team collectively holds certifications from General Motors, Honda, Porsche, Saab, Audi, Jaguar, Mercedes Benz, and Land Rover.

The revenue model is transactional and quote-based: customers pay per job after vehicle inspection, with pricing varying by scope of work. The shop participates in the NAPA Auto Care program, extending a 24-month/24,000-mile nationwide warranty on most repairs, and holds BBB accreditation and ASE credentialing as trust signals. Distribution is entirely direct-to-consumer through phone appointments, walk-ins, and a website contact form, supported by light organic social media presence on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Name

KH Automotive

Legal name

KH Automotive

Website

https://khautomotive.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

KH Automotive is a family-owned independent auto repair shop in Mission, KS, founded in 1999, specializing in European vehicles (Mercedes, Land Rover, Jaguar, Porsche) plus domestic repair for Kansas City metro consumers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Repair Services

NAICS

Automotive Repair and Maintenance (8111), General Automotive Repair (811111), Specialized Automotive Repair (811114)

akta.pro primary industry

General Automotive Repair & Maintenance (TLAKAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Preventive Maintenance & Inspections (Oil, Fluids, Tune-Ups) (TLAKAAAB), Vehicle Diagnostics & Fault Code Scanning Services (TLAKANAA)

Keywords

• Automotive repair services
• European vehicle service
• Vehicle diagnostics
• Scheduled maintenance
• Transmission repair

Headquarters

HQ city

Mission

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Automotive Repair Services: One-time transaction-based automotive repair and service including engine repair, diagnostics, transmission work, electrical repairs, and scheduled maintenance. Services are priced individually based on scope of work performed.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

KH Automotive is a family-owned automotive repair shop providing diagnostics, maintenance, and repair services for European vehicles (Mercedes Benz, Land Rover, Jaguar, Porsche) and domestic vehicles. Services include engine repair and rebuild, advanced computer diagnostics using Snap-On and Mercedes factory equipment, scheduled maintenance, transmission and clutch repair, cooling systems, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC, and electrical system work. The shop operates from a single location in Mission, KS, with quote-based pricing after inspection.

Product overview

KH Automotive is a family-owned automotive repair shop offering a unified set of repair and maintenance services for European vehicles (Mercedes Benz, Land Rover, Jaguar, Porsche) as well as domestic vehicles. The company provides a comprehensive suite of services including engine repair, diagnostics with advanced equipment (Snap-On Verus Edge, Mercedes SDS, Vag-Com), scheduled maintenance, transmission and clutch repair, cooling systems, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC, and electrical services. As a NAPA Auto Care Center, KH Automotive offers a 24-month, 24,000-mile nationwide warranty on most repairs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Engine Repair and Rebuild Engine repair and rebuild services for European vehicles including Mercedes Benz, Land Rover, Jaguar, and Porsche, as well as domestic vehicles. Handles routine engine work through the most complex engine problems.
• Vehicle Diagnostics Advanced vehicle diagnostics using Snap-On Verus Edge, Mercedes SDS, Vag-Com, PC Retriever, Snap-On MODIS, and Mercedes factory scanning equipment for identifying and resolving vehicle issues across European and domestic vehicles.
• Scheduled Maintenance Preventive maintenance services including oil changes and routine service intervals for European and domestic vehicles, designed to handle routine service needs.
• Transmission Repair Automatic and manual transmission repair services for all makes and models, covering both European and domestic vehicles.
• Clutch Services Clutch repair and replacement services for manual transmission vehicles, supporting both European and domestic applications.
• Cooling System Services Cooling system repair and service including water pumps, radiators, hoses, and belts for European and domestic vehicles.
• Brakes, Steering, and Suspension Brake system, steering, and suspension repair and maintenance services for European and domestic vehicles.
• Heating and Air Conditioning HVAC services including heater core replacement and compressor repair for European and domestic vehicles.
• Electrical System Services Electrical system repair including starters and alternators for import and domestic vehicles.
• Quality Import and Domestic Repair Comprehensive automotive repair services for both European import and domestic vehicles, drawing on over a century of combined technician experience and supported by NAPA Auto Care 24-month/24,000-mile nationwide warranty.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24 month, 24,000 mile nationwide warranty on most repairs through NAPA Auto Care

Named customers4 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

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NAPA Auto CarecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKH Automotive is an authorized NAPA Auto Care Center, providing customers with a 24 month, 24,000 mile nationwide warranty on most repairs. This partnership offers credibility and consumer confidence through NAPA's brand recognition.
• ASE (Automotive Service Excellence)coreOthersASE is the standard for automotive technician certification. Owner Kevin Hinckle is an ASE certified master technician, and the shop displays ASE certification badges as a mark of professional credibility.
• BBB (Better Business Bureau)minorOthersBBB accreditation indicates commitment to ethical business practices and customer satisfaction standards. KH Automotive displays BBB accreditation badge.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Broad incumbents

• Firestone Complete Auto Care: Bridgestone-operated national service network offering tires, maintenance, and general repair across makes and models, providing direct competition for KH's domestic and import repair services.
• AAMCO Transmissions & Total Car Care: National franchise known for transmission service with broader repair offerings; directly comparable to KH on transmission repair and clutch work in its service mix.
• Midas: National franchise network specializing in brakes, exhaust, and general repair; competes with KH for routine maintenance and exhaust work but lacks European specialty depth.
• Jiffy Lube: Largest U.S. quick-service maintenance chain focused on oil changes and preventive services; overlaps with KH Automotive's scheduled-maintenance business but lacks diagnostic and engine-repair depth.
• Meineke Car Care Centers: Franchised general auto repair network covering maintenance, brakes, and diagnostics; competes for the same broad repair customer base as KH Automotive.
• Christian Brothers Automotive: Franchised full-service auto repair chain emphasizing trust, transparency, and customer service — closely aligned with KH's family-owned, trust-based value proposition in the general-repair category.
• Pep Boys: National automotive service and repair chain offering general maintenance and repair across most vehicle makes, competing with KH Automotive for the same general repair and maintenance wallet, but without KH's European specialty focus.
• Mercedes-Benz USA Dealer Service: Authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer service network with factory diagnostics; the primary alternative KH Automotive positions against for out-of-warranty Mercedes owners in the KC metro.
• Goodyear Tire & Service Network: National tire and auto service network offering maintenance and repairs; competes with KH for general service customers but lacks European-luxury specialization.

Others

• NAPA Auto Parts: Major automotive parts distributor and Auto Care program operator; functions as KH Automotive's parts supplier and warranty-backstop partner rather than a direct competitor, but its branded network shapes the competitive landscape.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/295449314536
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kh-automotive

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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