Lkq Grand Rapids (2024)

FAQs

Does LKQ test their engines? ›

Engines are run and reach operating temperature before dismantling (when possible) After viability has been confirmed, all fluids are drained. Units are removed from vehicle and separated from the transmission. Compression is checked on all cylinders.

LKQ Parts LKQ stands for “Like Kind and Quality.” Like kind and quality are typically parts from the original manufacturer, but they have been removed from another car and salvaged.

Aftermarket parts are manufactured by a different company other than the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of your vehicle. These parts are made to “resemble OEM standards” and are often less expensive than OEM parts. LKQ stands for “Like Kind in Quality”.

LKQ North America

Our North America segment is composed of wholesale operations, which consists of aftermarket and recycled parts, self service retail operations, heavy truck operations and MORE. Click a link below to explore our online product offerings.

Of course, you can look for private sellers through websites such as Craigslist or go rummaging through junkyards and salvage yards. But unless you are a trained mechanic with experience in automotive recycling, these options probably are not your best option.

1. Toyota. You don't become the world's best-selling and most reliable brand without making great engines that perform consistently well. Over the years, Toyota has introduced resilient engines that have regularly given owners hundreds of thousands of miles of driving enjoyment.

The ownership structure of LKQ (LKQ) stock is a mix of institutional, retail and individual investors. Approximately 76.87% of the company's stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 11.01% is owned by Insiders and 12.12% is owned by Public Companies and Individual Investors.

OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer. It is a term used in the manufacturing industry to describe companies that produce components or products that are sold to other companies to be integrated into their own products.

LKQ Remanufactured products are designed to provide years of trouble-free service. In order for your LKQ remanufactured product to perform as expected, it must be installed correctly, operated responsibly and properly maintained.

LKQ's competitors. LKQ's competitors and similar companies include Genuine Parts Company, Lear Corporation, Advance Auto Parts, Pep Boys, O'Reilly Auto Parts and AutoZone.

Is it better to buy parts from dealership? ›

OEM parts from the dealership can be sold with a warranty attached to them. The manufacturers know that every part has been made to the same standards as their vehicle. There may be some aftermarket providers that offer guarantees, return policies or even a warranty on their parts, but it's much less likely.

OEM parts offer greater assurance of quality than aftermarket parts because they are the same as the parts on new cars and offer the same level of performance. Aftermarket parts, however, vary greatly in terms of quality, so there is a higher level of uncertainty concerning the quality of aftermarket parts.

Aftermarket parts can be made by any company that wants to manufacture car parts, so you have more options when looking for a part. Cheaper cost. Because there are more options available for aftermarket parts, they tend to be cheaper.

We protect your investment with a 6-month/6,000 mile (whichever comes first) (or 90 day/3,000 mile if purchased from an Outlet location) guarantee against mechanical product failure due to defect. At its option, LKQ will repair, replace, or refund the purchase price of the part in the event of a failure.

LKQ Remanufactured products are designed to provide years of trouble-free service. In order for your LKQ remanufactured product to perform as expected, it must be installed correctly, operated responsibly and properly maintained.

Engine testing of new products

Before new products are released for customer applications, they must meet a high degree of technical maturity and functionality. New products are therefore tested and validated internally in engine test runs.

STARTER TESTING

This vital component can be checked quickly to see if you need a replacement. How to get your starter tested: Remove the starter and bring it to a nearby AutoZone. We'll test the starter for free, and it only takes 5 minutes.