Bapcor Ltd. engages in the sale and distribution of motor vehicle parts and accessories, automotive equipment and services, and motor vehicle servicing. It operates through the following segments: Trade, Bapcor NZ, Specialist Wholesale, and Retail and Service. The Trade segment focuses on the automotive aftermarket parts distribution to independent and chain mechanic workshops. The Bapcor NZ segment represents the operations of Brake and Transmission, Autolign, HCB Technologies, and TRS Tyre and Wheel. The Specialist Wholesale segment includes wholesale distribution areas of the organization that is involves in the specific automotive area. The Retail and Service segment refers tot the retail focused accessory stores. The company was founded by Garry Johnson and Ron Burgoine in 1971 and is headquartered in Preston, Australia.