In September 2020, FBA Broker Marc Camras met candidate Joseph Grimmer, a corporate safety and compliance leader who wanted to own a business. By January 15, 2021, with Marc’s guidance, Joseph acquired the Buffalo territory of 1-800 Radiator & A/C—often searched as 1800 radiator—and began building equity in himself.

This short success story explains why the brand appealed to Joseph, how he financed the deal, and what 1800 Radiator offers B2B buyers in the auto parts space. Businesses searching for robust auto part solutions frequently turn to 1800 Radiator for their immediate needs.

Why 1800 Radiator?

1-800 Radiator & A/C is a B2B distributor supplying hard-to-stock auto parts—radiators, condensers, compressors, and related A/C components—to repair shops nationwide. The model blends strong vendor relationships, centralized buying power, and proprietary tech so franchise owners can fill orders quickly without needing a mechanic’s background, making 1800 Radiator an attractive choice for entrepreneurs.

What stands out

• Process-driven operations: order management and inventory tools simplify daily workflow.
• B2B focus: repeat customers, predictable demand, and route-based deliveries.
• Training and support: playbooks that don’t require prior automotive expertise, which is facilitated by 1800 Radiator’s comprehensive resources.

“A big thank you to the FBA and Marc Camras for helping us close this deal… We hope to have many more in the near future.” —Adam Cunningham, Franchise Development, 1-800 Radiator & A/C

Candidate profile & funding.

Joseph spent most of his career leading safety and compliance for Staples’ Northeast division. He used his 401(k) to fund the purchase (Rollover for Business Startups, arranged through his advisors) and leaned on FBA for diligence, introductions, and deal structure.

Why the fit worked.

• Transferable skills: operations, process control, and people leadership
• Comfort with B2B service and metrics, a crucial aspect of managing a business like 1800 Radiator.
• Desire to build equity in an essential-needs category

What the brand offers owners.

• Wholesale auto parts specialization with local inventory
• A data-driven catalog and pricing engine
• Route delivery to repair shops for faster turns, an advantage associated with the reach of 1800 Radiator.
• National buying power that supports margins
• Ongoing coaching from the franchisor team

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Choose 1800 radiator if you like B2B distribution, steady repeat customers, and process-driven operations; the model rewards owners who enjoy logistics, route delivery, and data-backed decisions. To learn more about franchising opportunities with 1-800 Radiator & A/C, visit their website.

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