Lordco Auto Parts
Canadian auto parts distributor and retailer
Last updated September 1, 2026
Overview
Lordco Auto Parts is a Canadian auto parts distributor and retailer. It was founded in 1974 by Roy Lord and Ed Coates, with the first location in Maple Ridge, British Columbia. The company has grown to become Canada's biggest privately held automotive parts distributor and Western Canada's largest distributor and retailer of aftermarket parts and accessories, with over 85 store locations and more than 2,000 employees.
History
Lordco Auto Parts was founded in 1974 by Roy Lord and Ed Coates, who opened the first location in Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada. The company quickly established a reputation for selling reputable auto parts and offering exceptional customer service. In 1980, Ed bought Roy's stake in the business and expanded its presence in BC. Ed passed away in 2014, and his family continues to grow the business. From a 900-square-foot beginning, the company has grown to become Canada's biggest privately held automotive parts distributor and Western Canada's largest distributor and retailer of aftermarket parts and accessories, with over 85 store locations, more than 2,000 employees, and a 500-vehicle delivery fleet. In 2024, the company celebrated 50 years of serving the automotive industry.
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