In 1963, Dallas “Dick” Wallace started selling tire repair products from his VW Beetle to service stations in the Washington D.C. area. Originally the business was known as M-T-Y which stood for Manufacturer To You. This innovative and efficient distribution model offered the industry direct sourcing for preventive maintenance products including: commonly replaced auto parts, tire repair, wheel weights and shop supplies. During the 60’s a thriving network of local and regional distributors grew into the Mighty Distributing System.
In 1970, Mighty employed the franchising model, recruiting independent owners for growth and expansion.
In 1993, automotive-related service companies began adding Mighty franchises to their company portfolios. This complemented their existing operations with the expertise and efficiency of Mighty’s business model. In 2009, Mighty began to expand internationally.
How Far We’ve Come
Over the years, Mighty has been recognized as a top franchise by The Wall Street Journal, Franchise Business Review, and The Atlanta Business Chronicle, just to name a few. We are also consistently recognized by National Oil & Lube News magazine as one of the top brands in the industry.
Today, Mighty supports a nationwide network of franchises and company operations located in 44 states serving more than 15,000 automotive service facilities. Headquartered just outside of Atlanta in Peachtree Corners, Georgia, Mighty also supports operations in Canada, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Guatemala, and Puerto Rico. Our automotive franchises – consisting of individual business owners, tire dealers, quick service specialists, car dealerships, and automotive-related distributors – operate specialty wholesale distribution warehouses in exclusive, protected territories.
Trusted Since 1963
Mighty has been dedicated exclusively to the automotive professional for more than 58 years. And like a finely tuned machine, we will continue driving forward to serve the ever-changing automotive service industry.
Throughout our history, our stubborn insistence on top quality parts, obsessive dedication to service and simple belief in genuine relationships have fueled our success – and will continue to drive us in the future.
Our big wigs don’t have big egos. They do have decades of experience and plenty of enthusiasm for the automotive industry. Our service-oriented, relationship-driven philosophy starts at the top and runs throughout our company.
View our latest press releases and announcements as we continue to rev up the automotive service industry.
Mike Hudgins, VP of Sales of Mighty Distributing System of America (MDSA), dba Mighty Auto Parts, announced a well-deserved promotion for our Sales Department. We are pleased to announce the promotion of Tracy Buttera to Sr. Manager, Sales Development. For more than 15 years, Tracy has been in charge of the lead generation and marketing […]
Read MoreMighty Distributing System is proud to welcome the Lou Fusz Automotive Network to its franchise system. Lou Fusz joins a growing list of car dealership groups that have vertically integrated a Mighty Auto Parts franchise. The new portfolio company, doing business as Mighty Distributing of the Midwest, is now the exclusive distributor of Mighty products […]
Read MoreMighty Auto Parts recently announced three new hires to support their continued growth servicing the automotive aftermarket industry. Mighty’s newest team members, Sunny Muehlberger, Elvia Vega, and Kyle Brown further strengthen the company’s service offerings. The recent hires, employed for their diverse talents and skills, will work at Mighty’s Home Office located in Peachtree Corners, […]
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