LKQ is a global distributor of vehicle replacement parts and aftermarket products for repair and maintenance, operating three main segments: North America, Europe, and Specialty. The company sources and sells alternative vehicle parts including salvaged and reconditioned collision parts, hard parts (brake components, filters, electrical items), major mechanical parts (engines and transmissions), and specialty vehicle accessories such as towing equipment, truck bed covers, and suspension components through a network of distribution centers, warehouses, and cross-dock facilities. Its customers are primarily collision and mechanical repair shops, new and used car dealerships, and independent repair businesses, along with retail customers through e-commerce platforms in Europe, and it generates revenue through direct wholesale sales, distributor sales, and retail e-commerce channels, supplemented by scrap metal and precious metals recovery.