100 Years of Excellence
From the Very Beginning
Jack and Earl Echlin founded Echlin and Echlin in San Francisco in 1924. They made pistons, piston pins, and similar parts at first but then turned to manufacturing replacement parts such as ignitor gears and oil pump gears. Eventually, they bought the ignition business of another company and went on to become one of the leading U.S. ignition manufacturers.
Prepared for the Future
Echlin® is a nationally recognized, full-line supplier of vehicle control and engine management components, offering more than 50,000 precision-engineered parts. It is a brand synonymous with longevity, quality, and coverage have made it a leader in the automotive industry in the eyes of parts professionals.
Regardless of the powertrains used in the vehicles of the future, Echlin® will be there with the best-performing replacement parts and industry-leading training to support technicians.
Advanced Ice
Cylinder deactivation solenoids, dual injector systems, turbochargers and more, vehicle manufacturers continue to introduce new systems to help make vehicles more efficient. Echlin® has these high-tech categories covered.
Powertrain-Neutral
Regardless of how vehicles are powered, we know they will have more and more sensors and still rely on a 12-volt system. We are constantly expanding our Powertrain-Neutral categories like Electronic Parking Brake Actuators, ADAS components, ABS Speed Sensors and more.
Hybrid & Electric Vehicles
In addition to already offering thousands of components for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles, we are also introducing new training programs to help technicians diagnose and service these complex vehicles.
Building a Brand
Building brand loyalty and recognition with professional technicians takes decades. For 100 years, Echlin® has been supporting NAPA® with national advertising campaigns and more recently, effective technical training programs. Most importantly, the Echlin® brand has endured because generations of professional technicians know they can trust what’s in the box.
Echlin® has adapted to changes in vehicle technology for over 100 years, and we are committed to meeting the demands of technicians for the next 100 years.
Company Timeline
Since 1924, Echlin® has thrived in an industry that is constantly evolving. Now, as Echlin® celebrates 100 years, we remember its storied history, enduring partnership with NAPA®, and the milestones that have made Echlin® a nationally recognized and trusted brand.
Echlin’s 100-year anniversary is a testament to its commitment to innovation, and the next 100 years will be no different. In 2025, we are leading the aftermarket in multiple high-tech categories including ADAS, Variable Valve Timing, Cylinder Deactivation Solenoids and more.
The next 100 years...
As Echlin® celebrates its 100th anniversary, it has grown to offer more than 50,000 part numbers and remains a nationally recognized brand. Vehicle technology is evolving rapidly, and so are we. With more than 8,000 components for the next generation of vehicles, Echlin® is your partner for the future.