We have several parts yards around here besides LKQ. Reeds, Montys, Adams, to name a few I've visited.
I don't think there would be a chain like LKQ if not for Obamas "Cash For Clunkers" program. I've visited LKQ maybe 3 times since their opening.
I dont think that is true
I seem to remember LKQ being around and buying out local junkyards long before that America hating muzzie came along
If I'm not mistaken, their MO is to buy old cars and strip the "valuable" parts off of it and toss it in thier warehouse to sell to bodyshops as "like kind and quality"
Then they leave the bones out in the yard for us hobbyists to pick over