Enterprise profile

Established in 1972, Pintendre Autos did not reinvent the wheel, but it set out to redefine the industry by coming up with a dismantling and classification system that stressed efficiency both internally as well as from the customer's point of view. 

Already in 1981, Pintendre Autos' reputable service, quality products and solid warranties had paid off, making it the largest autorecycling facility in North America.

Throughout the years, Pintendre Autos was rewarded with many prestigious awards. We were especially proud in 1990, to have been recognized worldwide by the ARA (Automotive Recyclers' Association) as the best structured auto recycling facility chosen from 1800 other auto recycling corporate entities located in 14 countries.

Two years later, the gouvernement of Canada awarded Pintendre Autos the prestigious ''CABE (Canada Award for Business Excellence / Entrepreneuship)''.

Today we count nearly 200 employees. Pintendre Autos Inc. buys in excess of 10,000 cars annually, 250 heavy trucks and 350 recreational vehicles (motorcycles, snowmobiles etc..). 

Interesting facts & figures regarding our installations:

• Interior (Facilities) :
  • Indoor warehousing: 154 sq/ft
  • Shops: 53 000 sq/ft
• Exterior (Facilities):
  • 152 acres
  • or 148 football fields
• Phone Traffic : up to 4800 phone calls are handled each day!!!

In short your best bet to locate any used part is to call us first, after all your chances of always finding what you are looking for are naturally better when you call ''The World Leader in Automotive Recycling”.

Video overview

''Overview (Helicopter) - World Leader in Automobile Recycling"
Pintendre Autos, unmistakably the largest auto recycling facility. (Video 1 min.)

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