Profile & History
Meet Europe’s aftermarket leader
We deliver vehicle products and services to 127,000 workshops. Every day.
LKQ Europe is the leading distributor of automotive aftermarket parts for cars, commercial vans and industrial vehicles in Europe. Headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, it is a subsidiary of LKQ Corporation. LKQ Europe includes LKQ Euro Car Parts, LKQ Benelux-France, LKQ RHIAG Group, LKQ Elit, LKQ CZ, LKQ DACH as well as recycling specialist, Atracco. LKQ is the largest shareholder in MEKO Group.
Today, we employ around 26,000 people and have a network of 1,000 branches. In 2022, LKQ Europe achieved $5.7 Bn in revenue and continues to thrive. Our teams supply parts to around 100,000 independent workshops in over 20 European countries.
LKQ Europe in numbers
20
countries
1000
branches
10000
Supply franchise workshops
100000
Supply independent workshops
26000
employees
500000
Stocked parts
From spare parts to unstoppable success
We lead with enthusiasm, empower our people and dare to reimagine the future. As visionaries, we do more than just shaping the industry. We ignite change, innovate for our customers and create transformative, sustainable solutions for a better world. When we crossed the Atlantic in 2011, we took the first ground-breaking step towards Europe.
Our European story is about growth and development. During the last ten years, we’ve acquired more than 80 companies in Europe to become the automotive aftermarket leader. With the help of world-class logistics and state of the art warehousing we raised the spare parts supply in Europe to a whole new level.
Our regions
LKQ Europe
Shaping the automotive aftermarket through connectivity and innovation.
Chicago to Europe
A journey with meaning.
Formed in 1998, LKQ Corporation originally comprised of several wholesale recycled-products businesses in Florida, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin. Our expansion later included approximately 270 acquisitions of aftermarket, recycled, refurbished and remanufactured product suppliers and manufacturers, self-service retail businesses, specialty-vehicle aftermarket equipment and accessories suppliers.
‘Like-Kind-Quality’ was the starting point for the LKQ brand name. Over time, our name has evolved to reflect who we are now and means more than just products. Today, ‘Leadership. Know-how. Quality.’ conveys our pivotal role in shaping the landscape of the automotive industry, since our inception.

LKQ today
Leadership
We are the leading provider of alternative and specialty parts to repair & accessorize automobiles and other vehicles.
Know-How
Our most valuable asset are our 26.000 employees in Europe and 50.000 worldwide. Our people inspire us. We inspire our people.
Quality
With industry-leading warranty, CAPA certification, and a promise of protection indemnification program.