LKQ Corporation has reached an agreement with GUNI® Wheel, LLC for the exclusive distribution of the GUNI® Wheel System for North America and Europe.
GUNI® Wheel, LLC based in Alpharetta, Georgia, manufactures a revolutionary new product for collision repair shops, mechanical repair shops, towing companies, and automotive enthusiasts. The GUNI® Wheel 45 is a universal four and five lug bolt pattern transport wheel, with accompanying accessories, that can be used as an alternative method to other cumbersome temporary jack stands or lifts. When a vehicle has damaged or missing wheels, the use of GUNI® Wheel provides a temporary wheel for the vehicle to function, while enabling it to move safely and freely through the repair process. GUNI® Wheel™ provides a cost-effective solution to a common problem faced by numerous automotive businesses and car enthusiast.
By incorporating GUNI® Wheel, automotive businesses can increase production and improve vehicle on time delivery by keeping the vehicle mobile throughout the repair process. “Our team discovered this product at the 2018 SEMA show and we knew this was a perfect fit for the LKQ distribution network, for both our North American and European businesses,” said Terry Fortner, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at LKQ Corporation.
Sergio Rovito, President of GUNI® Wheel, LLC stated, “As a small manufacturer of a solution-based product, what better distribution partner could we have found than LKQ with their extensive sales and distribution capabilities? We knew after our first meeting that this was going to be something special for both companies. It is great to see that a company the size of LKQ willing to partner with entrepreneurial startups, this told me a lot about the organization.”
Product Availability
GUNI® Wheel product is currently available in the United States in limited markets with inventory expansion planned throughout North America by August 2019. GUNI® Wheel will be sold through LKQ’s Keystone Automotive subsidiary with more than 170 North American distribution locations. European distribution is slated to begin in 2020.
About LKQ Corporation
LKQ Corporation (www.lkqcorp.com) is a leading provider of alternative and specialty parts to repair and accessorize automobiles and other vehicles. LKQ has operations in North America, Europe and Taiwan. LKQ offers its customers a broad range of replacement systems, components, equipment and parts to repair and accessorize automobiles, trucks, and recreational and performance vehicles.
