 B Auto Parts was established in 1953 as a small corner lot scrap yard in the heart of Madison, Illinois. After a few years, founder Steve Barzoff moved the business south to its current location at 500 Madison Road. B Auto Parts mainly operated as a scrap and recycling yard until Steve's son, Charlie, took the helm in 1976. The "scrap yard" then became a true salvage yard as newer vehicles were purchased and parts were sold to local repair and body shops. As the business grew, many changes were made to better serve their customers.
A delivery service was introduced in 1979. Back then, Charlie would deliver the parts himself. Over time, the service has grown to a fleet of trucks which deliver to local businesses in Illinois and Missouri.
In 1992, many changes occured. The first of which was the addition of a separate Truck Department. This was the first time that the business recognized a need for specialized knowledge of light truck, SUV, and van parts. With this development, B Auto was better equipped to serve its customers because each salesperson was trained to deal with specific types of automobiles.
The second change was the addition of foreign parts to the inventory. In years prior, B Auto Parts did not offer foreign parts. However, growing demand made it an easy decision to begin offering foreign-made parts.
In 1996, B Auto Parts began its move into the 21st century. Construction on a new building began. It would house both the Car and Truck offices, as well as six dismantling bays, and offer 35,000 square feet of warehouse space. This enabled the business to run a more efficient office and dismantling program.
Also in that same year, Charlie's son, David, began working at B Auto - carrying on in the family business.
In 2003, a new 78,000 square foot warehouse was constructed for a new Truck Department office, parts storage, dismantling bays, and a machine shop.
In fall of 2006, B Auto Parts was awarded CAR and Gold Seal certification, which recognizes quality business and environmental practices for the direct benefit of our customers.
In 2007, B Auto Parts completed setup of its wheel refinishing shop.
Currently, the company has a full time employee dedicated to sales on |
