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Discovering Pete’s Auto Parts: Better Than LKQ

When you think of going to an LKQ auto parts location to pull your own part, you may inwardly groan knowing you’ll spend time roaming the aisles looking for the parts you need, getting dirty, rummaging for the right tools, maybe coming away empty handed or maybe finding what you need at that LKQ self serve location. But at Pete’s Auto Parts, we pride ourselves on being much more than that. Our modern automotive recycling facility in West Michigan stands as a testament to decades of innovation, dedication, and a commitment to quality. Here, we focus on providing high-quality used auto parts while promoting sustainable practices in the automotive industry. We are not LKQ, but we do provide you with discount auto parts! We do all the work for you, and we’re locally owned and operated. We’re a third generation family business with 30 hardworking employees, not a giant corporation, but we can provide the parts you need just like LKQ.

A Legacy Built on Passion

Pete’s Auto Parts has deep roots in the automotive industry that date back to the early 1950s. Our founder, Pete Elenbaas, was a hardworking farmer who struggled to make ends meet. To supplement his income, he started towing vehicles. As abandoned cars began to overtake his bean fields, he found a new opportunity. In 1956, Pete registered with the state of Michigan, transforming his side hustle into a burgeoning auto parts business. Back then called ourselves a junkyard and we let customers come to our yard and pull their own parts like a proper pick a part. Nowadays, only our trained technicians take care of removing parts from vehicles. But we’re getting ahead of ourselves.

Pete’s passion for the salvage industry didn’t stop with him. Pete shared his passion with his son, Ron Elenbaas, who became instrumental in shaping what Pete’s Auto Parts is today. Ron saw the potential in auto parts and shifted the company’s focus entirely to automotive recycling. By investing in the latest technology and purchasing low-mileage vehicles, Ron laid the foundation for a modern auto parts operation that prioritizes quality over quantity. He was the person who first saw Pete’s as *more* than just a junkyard or a pick a part.

Fast forward to today, and Amber (Elenbaas) Kendrick, Ron’s daughter, has taken the helm, ensuring that the family legacy continues. Under her third generation leadership, Pete’s Auto Parts has embraced a new era of efficiency, technology, and customer service. Pete’s Auto Parts is not LKQ, but we provide quality used auto parts. You can call or text us today for the car, truck, SUV, or van parts that you need and we’ll get them ready for you to pick up, or we’ll ship or deliver them to you.

Not Your Average Auto Parts Place

Many customers find us by searching for LKQ thinking they will have to remove their own parts, but we handle all the heavy lifting. At Pete’s Auto Parts, we operate as a state-of-the-art automotive recycling facility. We take pride in our quality; we offer thoroughly evaluated and inspected parts from vehicles that have been in unfortunate accidents. We buy insurance company total losses, usually very low mileage ones. Our trained professionals meticulously evaluate each vehicle, remove all fluids, and salvage the parts that can be reused or recycled. Plenty of customers still call us thinking we are a self service auto parts place, and that’s ok. We can explain we remove and provide quality auto parts, we even take pictures of every part and send them to you ahead of time. You don’t have to rummage around searching for the right part here like at LKQ, we inventory every good part and catalog what we have in stock. We’re not a giant company – our office manager who takes care of the billing is married to our shipping manager who helps clean and QC the parts. We have a lot to offer as a small family business, we’ll treat you right!

What Sets Us Apart: Not LKQ but Yet a Huge Network!

  1. Team PRP Network: Although LKQ has many locations and we have just one, we are connected to over 200 similar independently owned automotive recyclers like us through the Team PRP network, so we can get you the parts you need, fast, even with our small business commitment to service!
  2. Quality Assurance: Each vehicle is assessed for usable parts, which are then inspected and cleaned before they are made available for sale. This ensures that you are getting a product that meets high standards of quality and reliability.
  3. Environmental Responsibility: Our approach to automotive recycling isn’t just about profits; it’s about sustainability. By salvaging and recycling vehicle parts, we help reduce waste and promote a greener environment. Our facility is designed to minimize environmental impact, and we responsibly dispose of any materials that cannot be salvaged.
  4. Exceptional Customer Service: Our team operates by the golden rule: treat others as you would like to be treated. Whether you’re searching for a specific part or need assistance navigating our website, our dedicated team is ready to help you every step of the way.

 Exploring Our Easy-to-Use Website

In an era where convenience is king, Pete’s Auto Parts has made it simple for you to find the parts you need without the hassle of visiting a physical location. Our website, https://petesauto.net, serves as a user-friendly platform where you can search for parts with ease. You don’t have to use it, you can call in or text in and find parts (616-669-6592) but if you choose to, https://petesauto.net is an easy way to search for parts for your vehicle.

Features of Our Website:

  • Comprehensive Search Functionality: Use our search tool to find specific parts for your vehicle. Whether you’re looking for a rare component or a common replacement, our extensive database allows you to filter by make, model, and year.
  • Pictures: They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and we take a ton of photos of every vehicle and even multiple angles of our major body parts so that you can see what you are buying before you commit! We will also send you more pictures once the part is pulled and staged in our shipping area under bright lights.
  • Detailed Descriptions: Each part listed on our site comes with detailed descriptions and photos, giving you a clear understanding of what you’re purchasing. We believe that transparency is key to building trust with our customers.
  • Online Ordering: Once you find the part you need, ordering is straightforward. Our secure online payment system ensures your information is protected, making your shopping experience safe and hassle-free. No self service offers such service!
  • Shipping Options: For those who can’t make it to our facility, we offer shipping options to get your parts delivered right to your door.
  • Payment Methods: We take all major credit cards, Paypal, and on our website we even offer bank transfer and extended payment term options.

Our Commitment to Excellence

At Pete’s Auto Parts, we believe that quality is non-negotiable. When you purchase parts from us, you’re not just getting components; you’re getting assurance that those parts have been handled with care. Our team of 29 hardworking individuals in West Michigan—and our remote team member, Dan, in North Carolina—are dedicated to ensuring that every part we sell meets our high standards. You can tell when you deal with us that we truly are not a junkyard!

What Does LKQ Mean, Anyway?

LKQ stands for “like kind and quality.” Long before LKQ Auto Parts used the acronym for their business specifically, it was used across the industry to described used or recycled OEM parts, parts that are of like kind and quality as the original equipment from the manufacturer, but just used. Then the business LKQ Auto Parts because a huge consolidator in the industry, and they became so well known that the small businesses like Pete’s Auto Parts quickly abandoned using the term, because we felt we were just advertising for the giant corporation that had come into our industry to be the Walmart of used auto parts!

A Culture of Continuous Improvement

At Pete’s Auto Parts, our commitment to excellence extends beyond just the parts we sell. We are continually looking for ways to improve our processes and operations. This includes investing in technology that allows us to assess vehicles more efficiently and effectively, as well as training our staff to ensure they are knowledgeable about the latest trends in automotive recycling. In 2024 we got a new back-end system for our parts techs to update each order with pictures every step of the way – ever heard of a pick a part that does that?

The Future of Pete’s Auto Parts

As we look to the future, Pete’s Auto Parts is excited about the potential for growth and innovation in the automotive recycling industry. The demand for used auto parts continues to rise as consumers become more eco-conscious and seek cost-effective alternatives to new parts.

We plan to expand our inventory, enhancing our website’s functionality, and strengthening our community ties through educational initiatives about the benefits of automotive recycling. We want our customers to feel confident that they are making a responsible choice when they purchase from us.

Join the Pete’s Auto Parts Family

Whether you’re a DIY enthusiast, a professional mechanic, or just someone in need of a replacement part, Pete’s Auto Parts is here for you. We invite you to explore our website at https://petesauto.net and discover the quality, convenience, and customer service that set us apart from big corporations like LKQ. You can call or text us at 616-669-6592. If want you want is a pick a part or self service place where you are going to remove your own parts, maybe we aren’t for you, maybe you DO want to shop at LKQ, and we understand that, but you won’t know unless you try! Give us a chance, we aren’t LKQ auto parts, but we are here to help you!

Our team is ready to assist you in finding the exact part you need, ensuring that your vehicle remains safe and reliable. With decades of experience, a passion for the automotive industry, and a commitment to sustainability, we’re more than just a business; we’re a family.

Ready to Buy Auto Parts? 

 We hope you enjoyed this blog post on used car parts from us even though we are not a pick a part and that it may have convinced you to give us a try. At Pete’s Auto Parts we really believe that buying used auto parts is the best choice for many reasons. To support a local independently owned & operated business that gives back to the community, to save money, to help mother earth and be a good steward of the environment, because used parts are reliable and available, and because the best parts for your vehicle are the same parts the manufacturer intended to be on your vehicle — they made them after all!

No matter what part you need for your vehicle, you can reach out to Pete’s Auto Parts by calling or texting 616-669-6592 to learn more about our top-notch used car, truck, van and SUV parts. Or if you prefer to search our site, you can do that now on our used auto parts search page..

Even if you decide that you don’t want to buy from Pete’s Auto Parts, we hope you’ll go with recycled parts from a locally owned and operated company, such as one of our friends and competitors Weller Auto Parts or Morris Rose Auto Parts or Premier Auto Parts or Schram Auto Parts or Grand Valley Auto Parts or Joe’s Auto Parts. Although we’d RATHER you search for used auto parts near me and purchase all your auto parts from Pete’s, our second choice is for you to stick with a family owned company instead of from a big consolidator or chain. We believe in supporting local!

Check us out on facebook! https://facebook.com/petesautoparts

 

Find videos of our vehicles running on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@petesauto7873 

 

You can search for parts on our website at our used auto parts search page. 

If you would like to read more about Pete’s Auto Parts and about buying used auto parts, we have many more blog posts you can find below: 

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https://petesauto.net/used-car-parts/best-website-to-buy-used-car-parts/ 

https://petesauto.net/auto-body/aftermarket-car-parts/ 

https://petesauto.net/used-car-parts/why-buy-used-auto-parts/ 

https://petesauto.net/auto-body/battery-breakdown /

https://petesauto.net/auto-body/buying-a-used-engine-near-me/ 

https://petesauto.net/used-car-parts/salvage-yard-near-me/ 

https://petesauto.net/tires/buying-tires-near-me/ 

https://petesauto.net/tires/buying-tires-near-me/

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