LV Auto Tech

What LV Auto Tech does

LV Auto Tech is a single-location independent auto repair shop founded in 2012 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, providing maintenance, diagnostic, and repair services for passenger vehicles and light-duty commercial fleets. The service portfolio spans 30+ offerings including engine repair, brake service, transmission work, tire sales and services, wheel alignment, cooling system repair, diesel engine service, lift kit installation, and hybrid vehicle service, all delivered at one brick-and-mortar facility at 628 S Broad St.

The shop is staffed by ASE-certified technicians with over fifteen years of combined experience and equips them with conventional but professional-grade diagnostics, including OBD-II scanners, computerized scanning equipment, and computerized wheel alignment tools. The core technology stack is industry-standard rather than proprietary; there is no software platform, telematics, or AI-driven tooling. Service delivery is hands-on at the physical location, with customers accessing the shop via walk-ins, phone, or a website-based appointment scheduler.

The revenue model is transactional, pay-as-you-go with quote-based pricing that varies by vehicle and service complexity; no recurring subscriptions, memberships, or standardized pricing tiers are published. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer retail plus a small fleet accounts business, with commercial fleet customers cited (e.g., a 24-truck fleet manager) but no large enterprise contracts. Customer acquisition is driven by word-of-mouth, Google reviews, and organic local search rather than paid marketing. The business is bootstrapped, owner-operated, with no external investors, parent company, or capital raises disclosed.

Name

LV Auto Tech

Legal name

LV Auto Tech

Website

https://lvautotech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Short description

LV Auto Tech is a single-location independent auto repair shop founded in 2012 in Elizabeth, NJ, serving individual vehicle owners and small commercial fleets with comprehensive maintenance, diagnostics, and repair services performed by ASE-certified technicians.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Repair Services

NAICS

General Automotive Repair (811111), Automotive Mechanical and Electrical Repair and Maintenance (81111)

SIC

Services-Automotive Repair, Services & Parking (7500)

akta.pro primary industry

General Automotive Repair & Maintenance (TLAKAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Electrical, Diagnostics & ADAS Calibration (TLAKAAAF), Engine & Powertrain Repair (Transmission/Drivetrain) (TLAKAAAE), Brakes, Steering & Suspension Services (TLAKAAAC), Exhaust & Emissions/Smog Testing & Repair (TLAKAAAI), Vehicle Diagnostics & Fault Code Scanning Services (TLAKANAA)

Keywords

• Auto repair services
• Vehicle maintenance
• Diagnostic services
• Tire services
• Fleet maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Elizabeth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Auto Repair and Maintenance Services: LV Auto Tech generates revenue through one-time transaction-based services for vehicle repair, maintenance, and parts replacement. Services include oil changes, brake repairs, engine diagnostics, transmission work, tire services, and comprehensive preventive maintenance. Revenue is earned per service event with no recurring subscription component.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

LV Auto Tech operates a single-location auto repair shop in Elizabeth, NJ providing comprehensive maintenance, diagnostic, and repair services for passenger vehicles and commercial fleets. Services span engine repair, brake service, transmission work, tire sales and service, cooling system repair, steering and suspension, preventive maintenance, and specialized work for diesel, hybrid, and 4WD vehicles, delivered by ASE-certified technicians using professional OBD-II diagnostic equipment.

Product overview

LV Auto Tech operates as a single-location auto repair shop offering a comprehensive portfolio of automotive maintenance and repair services. The core offering centers on general auto repair and diagnostics performed by ASE-certified technicians using OBD-II scanning equipment. The service portfolio spans engine repair and diagnostics, brake repair, transmission services, cooling system work, and tire services (sales, installation, rotation, balancing, alignment, and TPMS). Additional services include steering and suspension repair, wheel alignment, preventative maintenance (oil changes, fluid inspections), tune-ups, vehicle inspections, and specialized services for 4-wheel drive systems, diesel engines, and hybrid vehicles. The shop also offers fleet maintenance accounts for commercial customers with multiple vehicles. Services are delivered at a single facility in Elizabeth, NJ with no modular software products or platform architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Engine Repair and Diagnostics
• Brake Repair
• Transmission Repair
• Cooling System Repair
• Alternator Replacement
• Battery Replacement
• Steering & Suspension Repair
• Tire Services
• Wheel Alignment
• Preventative Maintenance
• Oil Change
• Tune Up
• Vehicle Inspection
• 4 Wheel Drive Repair
• Differential Repair
• Diesel Engine Services
• Exhaust System Repair
• Belts & Hoses Service
• Lift Kit Installation
• Fleet Services
• Hybrid Services
• Heating & Air Conditioning Repair
• Auto Electrical Services
• TPMS Service
• Air Filter Replacement
• Windshield Wiper Replacement
• Fluid Inspection

Quantifiable outcome

• Same-day service available for many repairs when parts are in stock
• +1 more outcomes

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

Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Jiffy Lube: National chain focused on preventive maintenance (oil changes, fluid services, tire rotations) with many NJ locations; overlaps with LV Auto Tech on routine maintenance services though it does not perform major mechanical repair.
• Pep Boys: National auto service chain offering tires, brakes, alignments, oil changes, and diagnostic/repair services through company-owned stores; directly comparable to LV Auto Tech's general automotive repair and maintenance offering, though at significantly larger scale.
• NTB (National Tire & Battery): TBC Corporation's neighborhood tire and auto service brand offering tires, alignments, brakes, oil changes, and general repair; same single-storefront service model and customer base as LV Auto Tech.
• Midas: Franchised auto service chain historically focused on exhaust, brakes, and mufflers with broader general repair offerings; comparable full-service neighborhood repair model to LV Auto Tech with franchised marketing support.
• AAMCO Transmissions & Total Car Care: Franchised chain historically known for transmission repair that has expanded into general auto repair; directly comparable transmission and broader mechanical repair offering to LV Auto Tech, with similar neighborhood service center model.
• Meineke Car Care Centers: Franchised auto repair network providing exhaust, brakes, oil changes, and general repair services at neighborhood locations; comparable service mix and walk-in retail model to LV Auto Tech, with brand-driven marketing and standardized pricing.
• Monro Auto Service and Tire: Multi-brand operator (Monro, Mr. Tire, Tire Choice) providing tires, alignments, brakes, and under-car repair through neighborhood service centers; same single-storefront service model and customer base as LV Auto Tech but with corporate scale and marketing.
• Christian Brothers Automotive: Franchised full-service auto repair franchise emphasizing trust, transparent pricing, and ASE-certified technicians in neighborhood locations; nearly identical value proposition (honest service, certified techs, family-like treatment) to LV Auto Tech.

Broad incumbents

• Firestone Complete Auto Care: National Bridgestone-operated service chain offering tires, alignments, brakes, and general vehicle maintenance at company-owned stores; competes in the same Elizabeth/North NJ market with broader capabilities and warranty-program access.
• Goodyear Auto Service: Goodyear's company-owned network of tire and auto service centers performing alignments, brake service, and general repairs; competes in the same local market with national brand recognition and tire inventory scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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