Automotive

iMotors Corporate Office

iMotors was founded in 1999 by Ben Behrouzi & Avi Singh in San Francisco, California. The company sells new and used cars and states that it was the first online used car dealer in the world.

In 2001, iMotors, which was formed in September out of the used-car superstore company called Auto Choice, broke ground on a 60,000-square-foot building to complement its existing 35,000-square-foot vehicle reconditioning center on Elkmont Way in Elk Grove.

iMotors, which has $73.3 million in venture capital for its national expansion, notes that it is not a referral service, broker, or auction house. There is no inventory. Consumers may order 1- to 5-year-old vehicles, specifying make, model, mileage, color, and options, and are guaranteed a price lower than the Kelley Blue Book retail price.

iMotors maintains a corporate office in Walnut Creek, California.

iMotors

iMotors was founded in 1999 by Ben Behrouzi & Avi Singh in San Francisco, California. The company sells new and used cars and states that it was the first online used car dealer in the world.

History

iMotors maintains a corporate office in Walnut Creek, California.

Kelley Blue Book Corporate Office

Les Kelley began the Kelley Kar Company back in 1918. He had 3 Model T Fords for sale. By using data that he collected from his dealership, Kelley published the company’s first Blue Book in 1926, which became a standard guide in the automotive trade for determining car value.

Kelley Blue Book, Inc., was formed in 1926 and Kelley’s automotive dealership continued for several decades. By the 1960s, however, the company sold the dealership and focused full-time on the KBB.

KBB became the first car selling guide to use mileage as a part of determining a car’s value.

In 1995, Kelley Blue Book created its company website, which contained tips and pricing information from its hardcopy guide.

In 2012-2014, Harris Poll recognized Kelley Blue Book as the Online Auto Shopping Brand of the Year.

Due to the pandemic of 2020, “average” new car prices have now topped $45K and used cars $25K, according to KBB.

Kelley Blue Book maintains a corporate office in Irvine, California,

Kelley Blue Book

Kelley Blue Book, Inc., was formed in 1926 and Kelley’s automotive dealership continued for several decades. By the 1960s, however, the company sold the dealership and focused full-time on the KBB.

KBB became the first car selling guide to use mileage as a part of determining a car’s value.

History

In 1995, Kelley Blue Book created its company website, which contained tips and pricing information from its hardcopy guide.

In 2012-2014, Harris Poll recognized Kelley Blue Book as the Online Auto Shopping Brand of the Year.

Due to the pandemic of 2020, “average” new car prices have now topped $45K and used cars $25K, according to KBB.

Kelley Blue Book maintains a corporate office in Irvine, California,

RepairPal Corporate Office

RepairPal was founded in 2007 by David Sturtz after he realized that there was no price comparison app or rating app for car repair locations.

RepairPal can offer estimates for certain repairs (such as changing brake pads) after a client enters their vehicle information and zip code. It also offers the names of reputable repair shops if you aren’t sure where to take your car for repairs.

Clients can also keep a record of the repairs done to their vehicle and RepairPal approved shops can access this information, similar to the way Google Health operates.

Clients that have further questions can pay a small amount and chat live with an approved mechanic for a second opinion or other questions.

In August 2021, RepairPal partnered with BlueVine to provide funding solutions for repair shops that want to expand or add new technology but have trouble with traditional loans.

Consumer Reports also partnered with RepairPal in 2020 so consumers can feel confident about the shop they have selected for repairs.

RepairPal’s corporate office is located in San Francisco, California.

RepairPal

RepairPal was founded in 2007 by David Sturtz after he realized that there was no price comparison app or rating app for car repair locations.

Clients can also keep a record of the repairs done to their vehicle and RepairPal approved shops can access this information, similar to the way Google Health operates.

History

Clients that have further questions can pay a small amount and chat live with an approved mechanic for a second opinion or other questions.

In August 2021, RepairPal partnered with BlueVine to provide funding solutions for repair shops that want to expand or add new technology but have trouble with traditional loans.

Consumer Reports also partnered with RepairPal in 2020 so consumers can feel confident about the shop they have selected for repairs.

RepairPal’s corporate office is located in San Francisco, California.

Carvana Corporate Office

Carvana, founded in 2013 by the owner of Drivetime Earnest Garcia II, sells inspected, certified cars online with a seven-day “test buy” period, passing on savings to consumers who can bypass dealerships and sales commissions.

The company allows clients to shop, finance, and even trade in their current used car, all online. Cars can be transferred nationwide and are generally picked up at what is known as “vending machine” sites, which accept a special type of coin that is mailed to the customer after the sale has been completed. Using the company’s online 360 viewing camera, clients can inspect every part of the vehicle, inside and out.

In April of 2017, the company went public on the NYSE under the ticker symbol: CVNA

Carvana is listed as #34 on the 2017 Inc. 5000 list of Fastest Growing Companies in America. In 2016, the company had annual revenue of $365.1 million and a three-year growth rate of 7,925%. The company also took the #1 spot on the Inc. list of Top Arizona Companies & Top Phoenix Companies, as well as the #2 spot for Top Retail Companies.

In April of 2018, Carvana and Ford made a short-term agreement to advertise and sell more Ford used cars on the Carvana app. It is unknown at this time if the agreement will be renewed.

The company also ranked 5th on the Forbes 2015 list of America’s Most Promising Companies. Carvana has distribution centers in Atlanta, Georgia; Nashville, Tennessee; and Charlotte, North Carolina. The company also has a physical presence in Houston, Austin, Dallas, San Antonio, and Pittsburgh, Texas; and St. Louis, Missouri.

In order to fight the coronavirus, the company launched a virtual tour of its most impressive cars, including a Porsche 911, in September 2020.

Also in September 2020, the company announced that it was hiring 100 new employees at its Tolleson, Arizona, inspection station.

In April 2022, the company suffered its first loss and stock prices dropped.

In October 2022, the state of Michigan suspended Carvana’s dealer license for repeated violations, including failure to obtain titles for new car buyers.

Carvana maintains a corporate office in Phoenix, Arizona.

Carvana

History

In April of 2017, the company went public on the NYSE under the ticker symbol: CVNA

In April of 2018, Carvana and Ford made a short-term agreement to advertise and sell more Ford used cars on the Carvana app. It is unknown at this time if the agreement will be renewed.

In order to fight the coronavirus, the company launched a virtual tour of its most impressive cars, including a Porsche 911, in September 2020.

Also in September 2020, the company announced that it was hiring 100 new employees at its Tolleson, Arizona, inspection station.

In April 2022, the company suffered its first loss and stock prices dropped.

In October 2022, the state of Michigan suspended Carvana’s dealer license for repeated violations, including failure to obtain titles for new car buyers.

Carvana maintains a corporate office in Phoenix, Arizona.

Zips Car Wash Corporate Office

Zips Car Wash was founded in 1995 by current CEO Brett Overman. The company operates a chain of touchless, automatic car washes in 15 states, including Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Texas, Florida, North and South Carolina, Georgia, Mississippi, Louisiana, Virginia, Kentucky, and Tennessee.

Zips is known for offering four car wash packages, free self-service vacuums, and an Unlimited Wash Club membership.

The company has made several acquisitions in the past few years, including Magic Car Wash in December 2020, Blue Iguana Car Wash in January 2021, Wiki Wiki Car Wash in May 2021, and Wizard Wash sold 5 locations to Zips.

Zips currently has 200 locations in 15 states.

Zips partners every year with the Susan G. Komen Foundation, donating $5 from every car wash package sold.

Zips Car Wash maintains a corporate office in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Zips Car Wash

Zips is known for offering four car wash packages, free self-service vacuums, and an Unlimited Wash Club membership.

History

Zips currently has 200 locations in 15 states.

Zips partners every year with the Susan G. Komen Foundation, donating $5 from every car wash package sold.

Zips Car Wash maintains a corporate office in Little Rock, Arkansas.