Automotive Parts Associates Adds 2 New Members

Automotive Parts Associates Adds 2 New Members

Elite Automotive Services in Orange County, California, and New Detroit Auto Parts, based in Detroit, Michigan, have joined APA.

Automotive Parts Associates (APA) has announced the addition of two new members to the APA family.

Elite Automotive Services, located in Orange County, California, is an up-and-coming business started by two entrepreneurs who met while serving in the armed forces. Since starting the business approximately 12 years ago they have expanded and have now elected to take the next steps in becoming a full line distributor.  

“We are excited that Eddie Yau and his partner Ziad Traieh have elected to join APA and we look forward to working with them to grow their business,” said APA stated in a press release.

Based in Detroit, Michigan, New Detroit Auto Parts LLC is owned and operated by Mike Abbas.  “Mike has a long history in the automotive aftermarket and we are proud he has chosen APA as his partner in his latest venture. This is Mike’s second entry in the automotive aftermarket as a distributor and he is hitting the ground full speed,” APA added in the release.  

“It is truly exciting for me to see new businesses coming into our industry and we at APA are glad to be able to provide them with assistance not only in the area of vendor selections but also assist in providing IT solutions, marketing programs and a host of other services,” said APA President Steve Tucker.  

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