Lordco Life

Rick’s House of Kolors painted 1962 Chevrolet Impala convertible is nothing short of impressive. A 6.0L Chevy LS engine mated to a 4L60 transmission keeps this car on the road after 62 years of history.\nIn 1996, Lordco Auto Parts recognized the potential in the South Okanagan region and opened their first store in Kelowna, British Columbia. This marked the beginning of a significant expansion that solidified Lordco's presence in the Okanagan. Over the years, the company has grown to nine s

In 1994, an acquisition solidified Lordco as a key player in the distribution of high-performance parts. Three existing stores were rebranded under the Lordco Auto Parts umbrella, jumpstarting a decade of expansion into every region of the province, beginning with a new store in Trail, BC.\nIn 1994, Lordco Auto Parts underwent a significant transformation with an acquisition that would solidify its position as a dominant force in the distribution of high-performance automotive parts. This strateg

In 1990, the Lordco Auto Parts Tradeshow made its inaugural debut. Our Annual Tradeshow has since become the largest automotive after-market event in Canada. Taking over the Pacific Coliseum and the Agrodome once again, our 34th Annual Tradeshow is on April 3rd & 4th in Vancouver, BC.\nThe Annual Lordco Auto Parts Tradeshow has a rich history that dates back to its inaugural debut in 1990. Over the years, this event has evolved into the largest automotive after-market event in Canada, serving

In 1980, a sizeable property was purchased and developed into our corporate headquarters, which housed our Head Office and store for over forty years, making Maple Ridge our home base. It was from here where, as President and CEO, Ed Coates built the future of Lordco Auto Parts.\nIn 1976, Lordco, an emerging auto parts company with a vision for expansion, made a strategic move by acquiring a significant property in Maple Ridge, BC. This purchase marked a pivotal movement in the company’s hi

By 1979, as an automotive parts supplier on the rise, we expanded our presence by opening another store north of the Fraser River in Mission, BC. Throughout the next two decades, our reach would extend throughout Agassiz, Aldergrove, Chilliwack, Hope, and Langley.\nThe 1979 expansion into Mission, BC, marked a significant milestone in Lordco’s growth trajectory. This strategic move allowed the company to broaden its market reach and capitalize on emerging opportunities in the automotive ind

Lordco Auto Parts has come a long way – over 90 stores across BC and Alberta. The story starts back in September 1974 when two friends, Roy Lord, and Ed Coates, kicked things off. They opened the first Lordco Auto Parts store in Maple Ridge, BC in a 900-square-foot space with just one employee on the team.\n\nRight from the start, Roy and Ed knew that to be successful in the auto parts industry meant being honest and educated. They knew that it was important to have knowledgeable staff, offe

It's official: Lordco Auto Parts' Dilworth Road and Highway 33 stores in Kelowna have merged into one massive superstore!\nThe familiar, friendly faces of our Dilworth Road and Highway 33 stores are ready to serve the community from our new aftermarket parts and accessories superstore off Highway 97, one block from Highway 33 .\nWith over 30,000 square feet of retail and warehousing space, the superstore is our biggest retail location in Kelowna, British Columbia. It is also the first Lordco

Lordco Auto Parts employees do their part to support British Columbia's floor recover efforts after extreme rainstorm.\nAn extreme rainstorm that began on November 13, 2021, caused localized flooding in many parts of British Columbia (BC), forcing many communities to declare a state of emergency and issue evacuation notices. One of the hardest-hit areas was the city of Merritt, located in BC's Thompson Okanagan region. On November 15, city officials placed its 7,100 residents under an evacuation

Lordco Auto Parts is growing and building for the future in Port Coquitlam, BC.\nConstruction crews are putting the finishing touches on our new Distribution Centre and Head Office in preparation for occupancy in early 2022. Watch the video for a timeline of the progress made since we broke ground in the spring of 2020