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SSF HISTORY

SSF HISTORY

SSF has a proud legacy of serving the European auto repair industry. For over 50 years, our success has been driven by the dedication of our employees, the loyalty of our customers, and the strong partnerships we’ve built with our suppliers.

Our team members have been at the heart of everything we do. Many have been with SSF for 10, 20, and even 30 years—a testament to the culture we’ve built together. We take great pride in being more than just a workplace; for many, SSF has become a long-term career and an extension of family. We sincerely thank them for their commitment, trust, and loyalty.

We also extend our deepest appreciation to our customers and business partners, whose continued support has made our achievements possible. Our product offerings reflect the shared commitment between SSF and our suppliers to deliver high-quality automotive parts that meet the needs of our customers. We are grateful for their trust and collaboration and look forward to many more years of success together.

2026

50th Anniversary

 

2025

Las Vegas NV Opens

12th Warehouse

2025

Digital Transformation Complete

Now operating on best-in-class, state-of-the-art cloud-based platforms

 

2024

Van Nuys CA Opens

11th Warehouse

2023

Kennesaw GA Opens

10th Warehouse

2020

SSF TEAMS WITH MITCHELL 1

Manager SE now features SSF EuroLink

2019

SSF OPENS IN SOUTH FLORIDA

SSF opens its 9th location, a 34,000 square foot warehouse in Pompano Beach bringing the SSF Advantage to our South Florida customers

2019

RAMAC JOINS SSF

Ramac Industries joins the SSF team, further expanding SSF's Volvo catalog

2019

SSF EUROLINK

SSF introduces EUROLINK. SSF’s high-performance, online superstore!

 

2018

SSF OAKLAND OPENS

SSF opens its eighth location in Oakland's historic produce district

 

2017

SSF TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS

SSF introduces SSF Technical Solutions, a one-stop shop for training, tools & diagnostics, and shop design services

2016

TECHNICAL TRAINING

SSF introduces the most advanced technician training program in the nation

2016

GERMAN AUTO PARTS JOINS SSF

German Auto Parts becomes part of SSF. The new location near Atlanta becomes the SSF East Coast Distribution Center

2015 

JAGUAR & LAND ROVER

SSF adds the Jaguar & Land Rover lines to its offering

2014

SSF OPENS IN LOS ANGELES

SF opens LA (Glendale) warehouse to improve service to customers in the region -- SSF rebrands, same tradition of quality. SSF introduces our updated look!

2013

24/24 WARRANTY

SSF introduces the industry's first 24 month / 24,000 mile parts warranty program

 

2012

SSF CATALOG 4.0

SSF Online 4.0 release showcases catalog refinements providing faster, more precise search to the ACES standard

2008
SSF MOVES TO CARSON

SSF moves Long Beach location to larger, modern facility in Carson, CA

2005 

SSF COLLISION PROGRAM

SSF reintroduces Collision Program and launches Website Shop Page

2004

SSF GROWS IN THE OC

SSF expands Irvine (Orange County) Warehouse

2003

SSF ADDS VOLKSWAGEN

Volkswagen program is added and South San Francisco warehouse expanded

2002

THREE MORE CARLINES ADDED

Volvo, SAAB, & MINI are introduced to the SSF program

2001 

SSF GOES ONLINE

SSF introduces SSFautoparts.com
and is one of the first to the market with a "real time" web catalog

1999

SSF OPENS IN ORANGE COUNTY

SSF opens in Irvine, California

1997

SSF OPENS IN ARIZONA

SSF opens Phoenix, AZ Warehouse & introduces Audi program

1996

THE FINAL EDITION

SSF prints its last printed catalog; the last edition was all BMW parts

1993

SSF CONTINUES TO GROW

SSF moves South San Francisco Warehouse to new larger facility

1990

SSF SAN DIEGO OPENS

SSF Opens its third location in San Diego, California

1987

SSF ADDS PORSCHE

A complete Porsche Program is added to SSF's Catalog

1983

SSF OPENS ITS SECOND LOCATION

SSF opens its second location in Long Beach, California

1978

SSF SETS THE STANDARD

Original release of SSF Catalogs. The Mercedes-Benz & BMW Catalogs set standards in the industry for years to come

1977

BMW COMES ON BOARD

SSF adds BMW to its line-up

1976

SSF OPENS ITS DOORS!

SSF opens for business in South San Francisco and introduces first parts catalog specializing in OEM parts for Mercedes-Benz