Prime Automotive Parts Co. Inc.

What Prime Automotive Parts Co. Inc. does

Prime Automotive Parts Co. Inc., founded in 1953 and headquartered at 89-17 Union Turnpike, Glendale, New York, is a wholesale automotive parts distributor operating as a division of Hahn Automotive Warehouse, Inc. The company serves auto parts retailers and repair shops across the tri-state area (New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Rhode Island) through a network of 28 branch warehouse locations, providing next-day delivery on orders placed before location-specific cutoff times. The Glendale main warehouse operates on three shifts and houses the core and returns department, while 27 branch warehouses in NY, NJ, CT, and RI serve as backup fulfillment nodes when the main facility is out of stock. The customer-facing technology stack is built on the Nexpart online ordering platform, which provides live pricing, inventory availability, and delivery scheduling, supplemented by a password-protected member login portal and an Excel-based price file download system (the 'Orange Download Box').

Name

Prime Automotive Parts Co. Inc.

Legal name

Prime Automotive Parts Co. Inc.

Website

https://primeauto.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Prime Automotive Parts is a wholesale auto parts distributor founded in 1953, serving auto parts retailers and repair shops across the tri-state area through 28 branch warehouse locations with next-day delivery via the Nexpart ordering platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wholesale Auto Parts Distribution

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers (42312), Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers (423120)

SIC

Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013), Wholesale-Motor Vehicles & Motor Vehicle Parts & Supplies (5010)

akta.pro primary industry

Maintenance, service & repair (MSR) parts distribution (filters, belts, hoses, wipers, fluids) (CRAOANAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Automotive Parts Distribution Centers (Aftermarket/OEM) (TLALAEAG), Automotive Parts, Tires & Workshop Supplies Marketplaces (CRAFAHAD)

Keywords

• Wholesale auto parts distribution
• Automotive parts distributor
• B2B parts ordering system
• Next-day parts delivery
• Aftermarket replacement parts

Headquarters

HQ city

Glendale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices25 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Auto Parts Distribution: B2B wholesale distribution of automotive parts to auto parts retailers and repair shops. Parts are distributed through a network of 28 branch warehouse locations in the tri-state area, with next-day delivery capability.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Prime Automotive Parts Co. Inc. is a wholesale distributor of aftermarket automotive parts supplying auto parts retailers and repair shops in the tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT, RI). The company operates 28 branch warehouse locations and a main Glendale warehouse, accepting orders through the Nexpart online ordering system for next-day delivery when placed before designated cutoff times. It carries parts from 30+ manufacturers including Bosch, Denso, Dorman, Gates, MOOG, Monroe, Wagner, and Wix Filters, and additionally offers branch-to-store routing, core/defect returns processing, and downloadable Excel price files for customers.

Product overview

Prime Automotive Parts Co. Inc. is a wholesale auto parts distributor serving the tri-state area (New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island) with 28 locations since 1953. The company operates a web-based parts ordering system (powered by Nexpart) that enables wholesale customers to place orders for next-day delivery from their main Glendale warehouse or branch warehouses. They distribute automotive parts from multiple manufacturers including brands such as Bosch, Denso, Dorman, Gates, MOOG, Monroe, WIX, and others. Their core offering is the Prime Automotive Parts Ordering System, which provides real-time pricing, inventory availability, and delivery scheduling, rather than a distinct software product with modules.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wholesale Automotive Parts Distribution B2B wholesale distribution of aftermarket automotive replacement parts from 30+ manufacturers (including Bosch, Denso, Dorman, Gates, MOOG, Monroe, Wagner, and Wix Filters) to auto parts retailers and repair shops in the tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT, RI). Orders are accepted via the Nexpart online ordering system and by the sales force, with next-day delivery from the main Glendale warehouse on orders placed before the cutoff time, and branch-warehouse sourcing when Glendale is out of stock.
• Branch Warehouse Pickup and Next-Day Delivery Network Network of 28 branch warehouse locations across NY, NJ, CT, and RI that wholesale customers can order from for next-day delivery via the Glendale main warehouse route, or pick up directly from a Prime Pick-Up Warehouse when local delivery timing is needed. Each branch has its own delivery cutoff time and warehouse hours.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

34 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hahn Automotive Warehouse, Inc.coreOthersPrime Automotive Parts Co. Inc. is a division of Hahn Automotive Warehouse, Inc. This parent company relationship provides operational scale and stability for the wholesale auto parts distribution business.
• NexpartcoreTechnology or IntegrationNexpart is the online parts ordering platform used by Prime Automotive for their B2B ordering system. The platform provides live pricing and inventory availability for wholesale customers.
• Branch Warehouse Pickup LocationscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCustomers can opt to ship parts to a Prime Pick-Up Warehouse rather than their store. This allows customers to pick up parts earlier than their normal delivery time when their local Prime Pick-Up Warehouse receives deliveries before their store.
• BoschminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProduct line partner - Bosch automotive parts distributed through Prime Automotive's wholesale network.
• DensominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProduct line partner - Denso automotive parts distributed through Prime Automotive's wholesale network.
• Dorman ProductsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProduct line partner - Dorman automotive parts distributed through Prime Automotive's wholesale network.
• GatesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProduct line partner - Gates automotive parts distributed through Prime Automotive's wholesale network.
• MOOGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProduct line partner - MOOG automotive parts distributed through Prime Automotive's wholesale network.
• MonroeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProduct line partner - Monroe automotive parts (shocks and struts) distributed through Prime Automotive's wholesale network.
• WagnerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProduct line partner - Wagner automotive parts distributed through Prime Automotive's wholesale network.
• Wix FiltersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProduct line partner - Wix automotive filters distributed through Prime Automotive's wholesale network.
• 4S SeasonsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProduct line partner - 4S Seasons automotive parts distributed through Prime Automotive's wholesale network.
• ACIminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProduct line partner - ACI automotive parts distributed through Prime Automotive's wholesale network.
• Amco/Federal-MogulminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProduct line partner - Amco/Federal-Mogul automotive parts distributed through Prime Automotive's wholesale network.
• CarlsonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProduct line partner - Carlson automotive parts distributed through Prime Automotive's wholesale network.
• ChampionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProduct line partner - Champion automotive parts distributed through Prime Automotive's wholesale network.
• CloyesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProduct line partner - Cloyes automotive parts distributed through Prime Automotive's wholesale network.
• Deka Batteries/East Penn ManufacturingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProduct line partner - Deka Batteries distributed through Prime Automotive's wholesale network.
• DuraGominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProduct line partner - DuraGo automotive parts distributed through Prime Automotive's wholesale network.
• Fel-Pro/Federal-MogulminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProduct line partner - Fel-Pro gasket products distributed through Prime Automotive's wholesale network.
• GencominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProduct line partner - Genco automotive parts distributed through Prime Automotive's wholesale network.
• LUKminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProduct line partner - LUK automotive parts (clutches and transmission components) distributed through Prime Automotive's wholesale network.
• MacPhersonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProduct line partner - MacPherson automotive parts distributed through Prime Automotive's wholesale network.
• MotoradminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProduct line partner - Motorad automotive parts distributed through Prime Automotive's wholesale network.
• NationalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProduct line partner - National automotive parts (bearings and seals) distributed through Prime Automotive's wholesale network.
• NTKminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProduct line partner - NTK automotive parts distributed through Prime Automotive's wholesale network.
• NGKminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProduct line partner - NGK automotive parts (spark plugs, sensors) distributed through Prime Automotive's wholesale network.
• PartsMasterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProduct line partner - PartsMaster automotive parts distributed through Prime Automotive's wholesale network.
• QuickSteerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProduct line partner - QuickSteer automotive parts distributed through Prime Automotive's wholesale network.
• Standard Motor ProductsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProduct line partner - Standard Motor Products distributed through Prime Automotive's wholesale network.
• SunSongminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProduct line partner - SunSong automotive parts distributed through Prime Automotive's wholesale network.
• TrakmotiveminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProduct line partner - Trakmotive automotive parts distributed through Prime Automotive's wholesale network.
• TricominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProduct line partner - Trico automotive parts (wiper blades and components) distributed through Prime Automotive's wholesale network.
• WalkerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProduct line partner - Walker automotive parts (exhaust components) distributed through Prime Automotive's wholesale network.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Fisher Auto Parts: B2B wholesale distributor of automotive parts serving independent repair shops and retailers across the eastern US with branch warehouse network. Directly comparable business model to Prime with similar multi-warehouse next-day delivery service.
• Automotive Parts Services Group (APSG): Network of independent wholesale auto parts distributors sharing logistics and procurement across multiple US regions. Directly comparable to Prime as a regional B2B aftermarket parts distributor with overlapping customer and supplier profile.
• Parts Authority: Northeast/Mid-Atlantic wholesale auto parts distributor operating a network of branch warehouses with same-day/next-day delivery to repair shops and retailers. Directly competes with Prime in overlapping geographies and the same B2B aftermarket channel.
• Hahn Automotive Warehouse, Inc. Prime's parent company and a wholesale auto parts distributor serving the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Operates the same B2B aftermarket distribution model as Prime with overlapping customer base, brand portfolio, and operational structure.

Regional players

• Bap Geon (Banner Auto Parts): Regional wholesale auto parts distributor serving the Mid-Atlantic with branch warehouse network and next-day delivery to repair shops. Highly comparable distribution model to Prime but operates in adjacent rather than overlapping Northeast geography.

Emerging players

• PartsTech: Digital parts catalog and e-commerce platform enabling repair shops to source parts from multiple distributors. Comparable to Prime in targeting the same B2B aftermarket customer but differentiated by technology-enabled marketplace approach versus Prime's owned warehouse network.

Broad incumbents

• Genuine Parts Company (NAPA Auto Parts): Largest US distributor of automotive replacement parts through NAPA, serving both DIY retail and B2B wholesale. Highly comparable to Prime as the dominant B2B aftermarket distribution competitor, though NAPA operates nationally with a far larger footprint.
• O'Reilly Auto Parts (Professional/Commercial): Major US auto parts retailer and wholesaler with significant commercial/B2B business serving professional installers. Comparable B2B aftermarket distribution model but at national scale with both retail stores and distribution centers.
• Advance Auto Parts (Professional/Commercial): Large US auto parts retailer and wholesale distributor with significant commercial business serving independent garages. Comparable B2B parts distribution to repair shops but operates at far greater national scale.
• AutoZone Commercial: Commercial/B2B arm of AutoZone serving professional installers and repair shops. Highly comparable B2B wholesale parts offering but operates at national scale with a different store-based versus branch warehouse distribution model.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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