# 1-800 Radiator & A/C

> 1-800 Radiator & A/C distributes aftermarket automotive cooling, air conditioning and related parts through more than 200 locations in the United States and Canada. Its franchise model combines local warehouses and delivery with centralized purchasing, inventory software and customer management tools. It serves repair shops, parts stores, dealerships, body shops, fleets and retail customers, and is part of Driven Brands.

- **Founded:** 1982
- **Headquarters:** Benicia, United States
- **Founders:** Mike Rippey (Co-founder and former CEO), Joe Rippey (Co-founder)
- **Products:** Cooling parts, Air conditioning parts and kits, Fuel, exhaust and heavy-duty parts, Local delivery and online ordering, Franchise operating support
- **Notable:** Built a network of more than 200 locations in the United States and Canada., Joined Driven Brands in 2015., Expanded its offering from radiator-focused distribution into A/C, fuel, exhaust and heavy-duty categories.

## Products & services

- **Cooling parts** — Aftermarket radiators, condensers, fan assemblies, hoses and related components.
- **Air conditioning parts and kits** — Compressors, evaporators, driers and related service components; kit availability varies by application.
- **Fuel, exhaust and heavy-duty parts** — Additional product categories offered through the distribution network; coverage varies by market.
- **Local delivery and online ordering** — Account-based ordering supported by local warehouse teams and delivery operations.
- **Franchise operating support** — Purchasing and inventory tools, CRM, account management, training and operational assistance.

## Achievements

- Built a network of more than 200 locations in the United States and Canada.
- Joined Driven Brands in 2015.
- Expanded its offering from radiator-focused distribution into A/C, fuel, exhaust and heavy-duty categories.

## Latest updates

- **2026-06** — Alfar Capital announced an investment in 1-800-Radiator Canada, a nine-branch franchise operator founded in 2018. Its stated goal is 20-plus Canadian locations by FY2030; this is a plan, not an achieved network count.
- **2025-12** — Amended 2025 franchise disclosure document published with new-warehouse investment estimates of $463,500-$1,314,000.
- **2024-09** — National-account presentation described a 205-distribution-center footprint and part-level quality monitoring; this is a dated figure.

## Links

- Website: https://www.1800radiator.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/1800radiator
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/1_800Radiator
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1800radiator/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1800radiator/

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Last updated: 2026-10-21