Collision Auto Parts

What Collision Auto Parts does

Collision Auto Parts is a value-added distributor of aftermarket automotive collision repair parts serving the Western United States. The company operates seven distribution facilities across California and New Mexico (Hayward, Santa Fe Springs, San Diego, Albuquerque, Sacramento, Santa Rosa, Calexico, and Fresno) and stocks more than 90,000 SKUs spanning steel auto body parts (bumpers, brackets, reinforcements), plastic auto body parts (covers, grilles, fenders, mirrors, lamps), and cooling components (radiators, condensers, fans), as well as rear exterior parts and accessories. Customers include national and regional multi-shop operators (MSOs), independent regional body shops, local collision repair providers, and insurance companies, with CAPA-certified parts available to meet insurer requirements.

The business model is a B2B one-time-sale distribution model built on direct manufacturer sourcing, which the company states enables 20-80% savings versus OEM pricing, and a price-match guarantee against competitor list prices. Go-to-market combines direct field sales, regional inside sales (three regional phone lines for NorCal, SoCal, and Mountain West), self-serve online ordering portals for verified professional accounts, and an owned fleet of delivery trucks providing next-day delivery across service areas. Quality is reinforced by a 100% inspection guarantee on inbound and outbound parts, body-part warranty terms of 90 days, and 1-year warranties on lighting and mechanical items.

The company was formally created in 2023 when Palladium Heritage, an affiliate of Palladium Equity Partners ($3B+ AUM), partnered with management to acquire and combine three regional aftermarket parts distributors (National Auto Parts USA, NAP San Diego, and National Auto Parts-Oakland) into a single platform, rebranding from National Auto Parts to Collision Auto Parts in November 2023. The platform has since opened two new greenfield distribution centers (Hayward in September 2024 and Santa Fe Springs in November 2024) and executed a full C-suite refresh, including a new CFO (June 2024), CCO (November 2024), and CEO (May 2025), consistent with an active roll-up and expansion strategy.

Name

Collision Auto Parts

Legal name

Collision Auto Parts LLC

Website

https://colauto.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Collision Auto Parts is a value-added distributor of aftermarket automotive collision repair parts operating seven distribution facilities across California and New Mexico, serving MSOs, regional body shops, local repair providers, and insurance companies with 90,000+ SKUs and next-day delivery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aftermarket Auto Parts Distribution

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Collision repair & body parts distribution (sheet metal, bumpers, mirrors, glass, airbags) (CRAOANAE)

Keywords

• Aftermarket collision parts
• Auto body parts
• Collision repair supplies
• Bumper covers and fenders
• Certified automotive parts

Headquarters

HQ city

San Diego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aftermarket Collision Parts Sales: One-time sale of aftermarket collision repair parts including bumper covers, hoods, fenders, grilles, lamps, mirrors, radiators, and related components. The company buys direct from manufacturers and passes 20-80% savings onto customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Collision Auto Parts distributes aftermarket automotive collision repair parts—including bumper covers, hoods, fenders, grilles, head lamps, tail lamps, mirrors, radiators, condensers, and related components—to professional collision repair shops and multi-shop operators across the Western U.S. The company buys directly from manufacturers, passes 20-80% savings onto customers versus OEM pricing, and fulfills orders via seven distribution facilities and a company-owned delivery fleet offering next-day delivery.

Product overview

Collision Auto Parts operates as a leading value-added distributor of aftermarket automotive collision repair parts, offering over 90,000 SKUs across seven distribution facilities in the Western U.S. The product portfolio is organized into three main categories: Steel Auto Body Parts (structural steel components), Plastic Auto Body Parts (exterior panels and trim), and Cooling Auto Parts (radiators, condensers, fans). These products are further categorized by vehicle area including Front Exterior Parts, Rear Exterior Parts, Under the Hood Parts, and Accessories. The company provides both certified (CAPA) and non-certified aftermarket parts, complemented by regional online ordering portals for NorCal, SoCal, and Mountain West, and next-day delivery service across its distribution network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Steel Auto Body Parts Steel automotive body parts including steel front bumpers, bumper brackets, bumper reinforcements (rebar), and other structural steel components for collision repair, sold to professional body shops and MSOs.
• Plastic Auto Body Parts Plastic automotive body parts including bumper covers, grilles, valance panels, fender flares, header panels, and exterior trim components for collision repair, sold to professional body shops and MSOs.
• Cooling Auto Parts Cooling system components including radiators, AC condensers, fan assemblies, fan shrouds, fan blades, coolant tanks, and window washer tanks for collision repair applications, sold to professional body shops and MSOs.
• Front Exterior Parts Front-end collision repair parts including bumper covers, hoods, head lights/lamps, mirrors, grilles, fenders, valance panels, hood hinges, radiator supports, and engine splash shields, sold to professional collision shops.
• Rear Exterior Parts Rear collision repair parts including tail lights/lamps, step bumpers, bedsides, tailgates, tailgate handles, and related rear body components, sold to professional collision shops.
• Under the Hood Parts Engine compartment collision parts including hood hinges, radiator supports, bumper brackets, bumper reinforcements, absorbers, and header panels, sold to professional collision shops.
• Collision Repair Accessories Collision repair accessories including door handles, window regulators, and plastic/metal clips for various vehicle applications, sold to professional collision shops.
• NorCal Online Ordering Portal Online ordering portal serving verified professional collision repair shops in the Northern California region, enabling digital order placement against the local NorCal inventory and delivery schedule.
• SoCal Online Ordering Portal Online ordering portal serving verified professional collision repair shops in the Southern California region, enabling digital order placement against local SoCal inventory and delivery schedule.
• Mountain West Online Ordering Portal Online ordering portal serving verified professional collision repair shops in the Mountain West region (New Mexico and surrounding states including El Paso TX, Amarillo TX, Durango CO, and Window Rock AZ), enabling digital order placement against local inventory and delivery schedule.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20-80% savings from OEM prices through direct manufacturer sourcing
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Cars & Coffee Sac (CnC Sac)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 November 2025Community partnership for automotive events. Cars & Coffee Sac teamed up with Collision Auto Parts to bring the Cali Street Kingz West Coast Tour to Southern California. The partnership involves co-hosting free car culture events to engage with the automotive community and build brand awareness.
• Insurance CompaniescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrong partnerships with insurance companies. The company is integrated with major estimation platforms through which insurance companies and body shops source parts, enabling seamless ordering for insurance-covered repairs.
• CAPA (Certified Automotive Parts Association)coreTechnology or IntegrationThe company stocks CAPA-certified parts, meeting insurer requirements and shop SOPs. CAPA certification provides independent verification that aftermarket parts meet quality standards equivalent to OEM parts.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• LKQ Corporation: LKQ is the largest North American distributor of aftermarket collision parts, with operations across recycled, refurbished, and new aftermarket parts through its Keystone Automotive subsidiary. It is the most direct broad incumbent competitor to Collision Auto Parts, with substantially greater scale, broader geographic reach, and a parallel focus on collision repair distribution.
• Genuine Parts Company (NAPA Auto Parts): NAPA, owned by Genuine Parts Company, is a major US automotive aftermarket parts distributor serving both DIY and professional installers including collision repair shops. While broader in scope than Collision Auto Parts, NAPA's professional-focused collision offering and warehouse-distributed model directly overlap with CAP's customer base.
• AutoZone: AutoZone is the largest US retailer of aftermarket automotive parts and accessories, with a smaller commercial program serving installers. It competes for parts of CAP's addressable market, particularly with walk-in and smaller-shop customers, though its core model is retail rather than B2B body-shop distribution.
• O'Reilly Auto Parts: O'Reilly is a leading US automotive aftermarket parts retailer and distributor with a strong professional installer business serving body shops and repair facilities. Comparable to CAP in serving professional collision and mechanical repair customers with broad aftermarket parts inventory.

Direct peers

• Keystone Automotive Industries: Keystone, a subsidiary of LKQ, distributes aftermarket collision repair parts including bumpers, fenders, grilles, lamps, and cooling components to body shops across the US. It is the closest direct competitor in product mix, customer base (MSOs and independent collision shops), and CAPA-certified inventory model.

Emerging players

• Dorman Products: Dorman designs, manufactures, and supplies aftermarket replacement parts — including collision-relevant body and chassis categories — to distributors and retailers including the channels CAP serves. While Dorman is a supplier rather than a direct competitor, its products sit inside the same aftermarket value chain that CAP distributes.
• Standard Motor Products: Standard Motor Products manufactures and distributes engine management and temperature-control aftermarket parts, with categories (radiators, condensers, fans) that overlap directly with CAP's cooling components line. It is an upstream supplier/adjacent competitor in CAP's cooling category.
• PartsTrader: PartsTrader operates an online parts procurement marketplace connecting collision repair shops with parts suppliers and integrates with major insurance estimating platforms. It is comparable to CAP as a technology-enabled collision parts distribution channel with overlapping insurance platform integrations.

Regional players

• 1-800 Radiator & A/C: 1-800 Radiator distributes radiators, air conditioning components, and related cooling parts to installers across North America. It directly overlaps with CAP's cooling components category and shares the B2B professional installer channel; CEO Blake Kidwell's prior tenure at this company further underscores the comparability.

Others

• Car-Part.com (Salvagelight.com / Car-part.com interchange network): Car-Part.com operates an interchange and marketplace platform for used/salvaged collision parts among recyclers, dealers, and repair facilities. While it serves a different sourcing model (used/recycled vs. new aftermarket), it overlaps with CAP in serving body shops and integrates with similar insurance estimating workflows.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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