1-800-Radiator

1-800-Radiator is an auto parts distribution franchise and largest independent parts distributors in North America. The 1-800-Radiator provides wholesale and retail customers with radiators delivered locally within two to three hours, and next day to customers outside of the same-day area. In addition to competitive pricing and fast delivery, the radiators and air parts line come with a lifetime guarantee. They offer their services through their online outlet and through franchise locations across the country. To their franchisees, 1-800- Radiator provides unprecedented technological and practical support.

It's a simple concept -1-800-Radiator delivers brand-new radiators within two hours. Customers love our service – in addition to our fast delivery, our radiators come with a lifetime guarantee and are sold at a competitive price. This extremely effective business model has enabled 1-800-Radiator to become the largest independent direct distributor in the country. The company has outperformed rivals by designing state-of-the-art computer systems to handle marketing, warehousing and purchasing.

You do not need to know anything about radiators or cars! You won't be installing radiators or performing any repair work. You will be selling brand new radiators in boxes to approximately 1,000 automotive type businesses as its primary customers, including parts stores, gas stations, repair shops, body shops, new and used car dealers, junk yards, and radiator repair shops, as well as known shops such as Kragen, Napa, Pep Boys, Auto Zone and U-Haul. You have the biggest selection of radiators in the country at the most competitive prices.

1-800-Radiator first opened over 20 years ago and has grown from a small $3 million company to one with over $120 million in revenue. . Today we have over 60 locations nationwide that sold $69 million in radiators, heater cores and a/c condensers in 2005.

Each 1-800-Radiator franchisee has approximately 1,000 automotive shops as primary customers. 80% of our business comes from repeat buyers.

Each franchise operation is typically comprised of a 1,000 to 3,000 square foot warehouse stocked with approximately 1,200 radiators. You and your staff of 1 to 3 people will make field sales calls, take phone orders, manage inventory, dispatch drivers and deliver products within 3 hours of orders being taken. You will typically be open 9 hours per day, 5 1/2 days per week. Your ability to call on new prospective customers and service them to high levels will be the key to your success.