What does Capa mean in auto parts?

Certified Automotive Parts Association
The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) was established in the public interest in 1987 to set up and oversee a testing program to assure the suitability and quality of automotive replacement parts.

Which auto parts chain is the largest?

Autozone is the largest auto parts chain with 5,914 locations in all 50 states. Followed by, Napa Auto Parts (5.59K) and O’Reilly Auto Parts (5.27K).

What does LKQ stand for?

Like Kind in Quality
LKQ stands for “Like Kind in Quality”. These are undamaged parts that were salvaged from a car that was deemed un-repairable.

What does NSF mean in auto parts?

Parts manufactured after September 30, 2019 are not certified nor eligible to be certified. Any use of a sticker bearing the NSF mark on parts manufactured after September 30, 2019, is prohibited and such marked parts are not certified.” (Emphasis NSF’s.)

What does OE replacement mean?

Original Equipment Manufacturer or simply OEM replacement parts are manufactured by your truck’s manufacturer. They match the original part that came with the vehicle using the same manufacturing processes and material.

Are auto parts stores profitable?

First, sales of factory replacement parts are highly profitable: In 2015, General Motors told investors that its aftersales business had profit margins of 30 to 40 percent. Car companies also insist that factory replacement parts ensure better fit and vehicle performance than aftermarket parts.

What company owns LKQ?

ValueAct Capital
LKQ Corporation (Like Kind and Quality) is an American provider of alternative and speciality parts to repair and accessorize automobiles and other vehicles….LKQ Corporation.

Type	Public
Owner	ValueAct Capital, 7.1%
Number of employees	44,000 (2022)
Subsidiaries	Keystone Automotive
Website	lkqcorp.com

Are blue print filters good?

Blue Print rests its reputation firmly on the quality of the products provided to the automotive aftermarket. Every Blue Print part is submitted to intensive and regular quality checking and filters are no exception.

What’s the difference between CAPA and NSF?

Independent agencies NSF, who examines product development and manufacturing processes to ensure product quality. CAPA, who tests parts for material properties, fit, finish, paint adhesion, coating performance, weld integrity, adhesive performance and corrosion.

Are CAPA parts worth it?

CAPA aftermarket parts are generally regarded by the insurance industry as the best of all aftermarket crash parts.

Which is better OEM or OE?

OE parts have the same quality of OEM parts but are more affordable as your not paying for a brand name.