LKQ CORP
LKQ Corporation (“Like, Kind and Quality”) is an American provider of alternative and speciality parts to repair and accessorize automobiles and other vehicles. LKQ has operations in North America, Europe and Taiwan. LKQ sells replacement systems, components, equipment and parts to repair and accessorize automobiles, trucks, and recreational and performance vehicles.
Basic company information
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- Business sectors
- automotive industry [1]
- Company / filing name
- LKQ CORP [2]
- Headquarters location
- Chicago [1]
- Founded
- 1998 [1]
- Legal form
- Delaware corporation [1]
- Official website
- https://lkqpickyourpart.com; https://www.lkqcorp.com/ [1]
- Employees
- 29,500 · reported year 2014 [1]
- CIK
- 1065696 [2]
- Country in background record
- United States [1]
- Symbols / exchanges
- LKQ (Nasdaq) [2]
Company positioning and business
LKQ Corporation (“Like, Kind and Quality”) is an American provider of alternative and speciality parts to repair and accessorize automobiles and other vehicles. LKQ has operations in North America, Europe and Taiwan. LKQ sells replacement systems, components, equipment and parts to repair and accessorize automobiles, trucks, and recreational and performance vehicles. [3]
In December 2018, it was #300 on the list Fortune 500. In March 2017, Dominick P. Zarcone was selected to become the new president and chief executive officer. [3]
In June 2024 Justin Jude was selected to become the new president and chief executive officer. [3]
Background text: Wikipedia contributors, LKQ Corporation. Selected introductory paragraphs, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Official filing data is cited separately.
Understanding company scale
Employees: 29,500 · reported year 2014. [1]
Financial year, securities and disclosures
Listed securities: LKQ (Nasdaq). Multiple symbols may represent different share classes or securities of the same registrant. [2]
History and key events
Founding / inception date recorded in Wikidata. [1]
Financial results and regulatory disclosures
No individual financial documents have been indexed yet. Open the source to consult company disclosures. [2]
Related entities and concepts
Frequently asked questions
When was LKQ CORP founded?
Founded: 1998. The linked source provides the background record. [1]
Where is the headquarters of LKQ CORP?
Headquarters location: Chicago. The linked source provides the background record. [1]
Which business sectors are recorded for LKQ CORP?
Business sectors: automotive industry. The linked source provides the background record. [1]
Sources and review dates
- Wikidata — company background record (CC0) ↗
- Company identity and profile data ↗
- Wikipedia contributors — LKQ Corporation (CC BY-SA 4.0) ↗
Reviewed 23 October 2026. Financial periods and historical event dates are shown separately. Figures reflect their stated source dates; this page is not a live quote or investment recommendation.