Independent today. Unstoppable together.
Compete like the big groups and keep your name on the door. Buy parts, tires and software at the prices they pay, through a buying group owned by the shop owners who use it.
$200 a month after your first 6 months free, when you join before Dec 31, 2026. No volume commitments.
Join in ten minutes. Start saving on your next parts order.
Join the Collective
Tell us about your shop. Your first 6 months are free, then $200 a month, with no volume commitment.
Connect your vendors and shop system
Your existing NAPA, WorldPac or Tire Rack accounts move to Collective pricing with one code each. Tekmetric, Shop-Ware and Mitchell1 plug in so savings are tracked automatically.
Save, benchmark and grow
Rebates post to your statement every month. Our team and the Collective assistant point you to the next dollar.
Everything a larger operator gets. Nothing a larger operator takes.
Six tools that build on each other, one login, and a real person on our team who runs them with you.
Shop owners who stayed independent and got stronger.
"We were getting 38% off list on parts. Now it's 45%, and the rebates post every month. That alone is a tech's salary every year."
"The benchmark report showed me my tire conversion was 19%. Six months with a coach and it's 31%. I never would have seen that on my own."
Common questions.
Do I have to switch vendors?
No. We negotiate on the NAPA, WorldPac, AutoZone, O'Reilly and Tire Rack accounts you already have. Your counter, your delivery runs and your rep all stay the same. You give the rep one Collective code.
How does the Collective make money?
Two ways: $200 a month in dues after your free months, and a share of the vendor rebates and program fees we negotiate. Every statement shows the gross rebate, the Collective's share and what you keep, vendor by vendor, so there are no surprises.
Will other shops see my numbers?
No. Benchmarks are anonymized and grouped by shop size before anyone sees them. Shops near you never see your name next to a number.
Do I have to put your name on my sign?
No. Your shop keeps its name and its customers. Collective Certified is a badge you can show on your door and website if you want to.
How long does it take to get set up?
About ten minutes to join. A member of our team calls within one business day and moves your vendor accounts over within a week. Most shops see savings on their next parts statement.
What if it doesn't pay off?
There is no volume commitment, and rebates you have already earned are paid out. Your first 6 months are free, so you will know before you pay anything.
Do you speak for shops on legislation?
Yes. The Collective represents independent shops on Right to Repair, access to OEM repair and telematics data, and parts availability, at the state and federal level. Members can add their shop's name to each campaign from the portal.
Do you have a referral or affiliate program?
Yes. Members earn $500 in credit for every shop that joins. Vendors, consultants and industry partners can join the affiliate program and earn $500 per shop that stays at least 3 months, tracked for 90 days from the first click.
Membership pricing.
- Collective codes and rebates on parts, tires, OE parts, oil, refrigerant, uniforms and equipment, with the gross rebate, the Collective's share and your payout on every statement
- Fleet and dealer desks, labor-claim reimbursement, the 36/36 nationwide warranty
- Benchmarks, parts matrix and labor-rate analysis, seasonal playbooks, the Ask the Collective assistant
- A dedicated member of our team, compliance calendar, technician training credits and ASE reimbursement
- A united voice: the Collective represents independent shops on Right to Repair, OEM data access and parts availability
- Financing from pre-vetted lenders and fractional back-office services at member rates
Coming Q1 2027: the insurance and employee benefits program, and customer financing at the counter with Synchrony, Sunbit and Affirm.
Rebates you have earned are always paid out. The average member nets $7,750 a month in savings before any referred work.
Earned, not purchased. Same dues.
Certified shops are the ones fleets, warranty administrators and dealers send work to. The criteria are public and reviewed every quarter.
- ASE Blue Seal shop, or two or more ASE Master technicians
- Digital vehicle inspection on at least 60% of repair orders
- Google rating of 4.5 or better with 100+ reviews
- Collective benchmark score of 70 or better
- Garagekeepers coverage of $1M or more
- Honors the Collective 36/36 nationwide warranty
- Shop management system connected to the Collective
38% of members are Certified. Most reach it within nine months using coaching that is included in membership.
Every shop that joins makes the Collective stronger.
Fill in the form and a member of our team will call within one business day to move your vendor accounts to Collective pricing.
- $200 a month, first 6 months free when you join before Dec 31, 2026. No minimum purchase volume.
- Keep your vendors. We negotiate on the accounts you already have.
- Your data stays yours. Benchmarks are anonymized.