Lordco Life

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

To say this car is a head-turner is an understatement. Several people stopped in their tracks to take photos of the 1967 Chevy II Gasser roaring through Vancouver's streets.\nOn December 17th 2018, Lordco Auto Parts embarked on a significant expansion by unveiling its flagship store in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia. This location marked a pivotal moment in the company's history, replacing its former location in Coquitlam on Westwood Street, which had been serving customers since 1984. The stor

By 2006, a total of nine new stores in the North Okanagan had opened starting with Vernon, BC. Since then, three stores have been relocated to add retail space, most notably the Salmon Arm store. The largest store in this region, Salmon Arm is a hub for customers throughout the area.\nBy 2006, Lordco Auto Parts had significantly expanded its presence in the North Okanagan region, opening a total of nine new stores. This expansion began with the establishment of a store in Vernon, BC, marking the

In 1999, we established our presence in the northern regions with a new store in Prince George, BC. At the same time, we opened the first of what now totals four Kamloops stores, creating a vast network of stores spanning from the Cariboo to the North Coast, and the province’s Northeast.\nSince Lordco’s inception in 1974, they have been dedicated to enhancing its presence throughout British Columbia, consistently striving for accessibility and service excellence in the automotive indu

In 1997, the first store on Vancouver Island opened, located in the capital city of Victoria, BC. Ten years later, this location underwent an expansion. During that decade, more Island stores were added, stretching our reach from Victoria up to Campbell River and over to Port Alberni.\nIn 1997, Lordco Auto Parts marked its entry onto Vancouver Island with the opening of its first store in Victoria, the bustling capital city of British Columbia. This strategic location not only served as a gateway

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