Warren Distributing

About Warren Distributing

Warren Distributing, Inc. (WDI) has been a cornerstone of the Southern California automotive aftermarket since 1963, when founder Warren Weiss opened a modest jobbing store in Culver City, California. What started as a 1,400-square-foot operation has grown into a network of nine facilities across the greater Los Angeles region, serving professional technicians, dealerships, and independent repair shops with OEM-quality parts, lubricants, and automotive chemicals.

From its earliest days, WDI built its reputation on trust with major automotive manufacturers. The company became one of Ford's initial Autolite redistributing jobbers in 1968 and has maintained its status as a Ford Authorized Distributor for over 50 years — a testament to the consistency and reliability that define the WDI brand. Warren Distributing is also one of a select few distributors authorized to carry both ACDelco and Motorcraft product lines, alongside a comprehensive catalog of branded OEM-quality and aftermarket offerings.

At its core, Warren Distributing specializes in automotive fluids and lubricants — the lifeblood of every vehicle on the road. Whether a shop needs gear oil to protect differentials and manual transmissions, engine oil to keep internal combustion engines running cleanly, or brake fluid to maintain safe hydraulic braking systems, WDI stocks the products professionals depend on. Their catalog extends to hydraulic system fluid for power steering and other hydraulic applications, as well as parts cleaner for the shop-floor prep work that makes every repair job go smoothly.

A Legacy Built on the Automotive Trade

WDI's growth didn't happen in a vacuum. In the mid-1990s, Warren Distributing joined the Alliance Group national buying cooperative — the organization behind the Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper service center programs — which expanded the company's purchasing power and brought a National Certified Service Center marketing program to its customer base. Today, WDI supports over 120 shops enrolled in that national program.

The company also made a strategic acquisition in 2015, adding Automotive Inventory Management Systems (AIMS) to its operations, further strengthening its ability to deliver parts efficiently to a wide network of professional customers throughout Southern California.

Why Professionals Choose WDI

• Over 60 years of continuous operation in the Southern California market
• Authorized distributor for both ACDelco and Motorcraft product lines
• Ford Authorized Distributor for more than five decades
• Nine distribution facilities for fast, local fulfillment
• Full range of automotive lubricants, fluids, chemicals, and aftermarket parts

Whether you're a shop owner stocking shelves, a fleet manager keeping vehicles on the road, or a serious enthusiast who demands OEM-grade quality, Warren Distributing's depth of inventory and long-standing manufacturer relationships make it a trusted source for the fluids and chemicals every vehicle requires.