Dominic Vetere Sr. and his son Mickey Vetere opened Dom’s Auto Parts in March 1964. Starting with only 6 employees in a small west-end yard in Toronto on McCormack Street, Dom’s Auto Parts was rapidly growing and looking to expand. In 1967, Dom’s Auto Parts purchased Motor City Auto Parts’ 65 acres of property in Courtice, which is where we reside today.

In 1975, Dominic Vetere Senior passed away leaving son Mickey and son-in-law Gino to run the family business. In 1976, the Toronto location was closed. Dominic Vetere Jr. began working at the Courtice facility in the mid-1980’s, returning Dom’s Auto Parts to its former status as a “father-son business”.

On March 11, 2003, Dom’s Auto Parts experienced a devastating fire that destroyed the main office and garages. Two years later—through hard work, dedicated employees and industry-wide support—our new state-of-the-art facility was opened, where we continue to operate today.

Over the years, Mickey Vetere had been considered a pioneer and innovator in the recycling industry. With a passion for change, Mickey helped establish I-CAR in Canada and was a founding board member and past president of the Canadian Auto Recyclers Association. Among many firsts, Mickey ran Canada’s first recyclers’ trade show at the Bristol Place Hotel in Toronto with Roger Dupuy, as well as introducing the Hot Line and the Roadrunner Transport System.

In 2013, Mickey passed away leaving the family business to son Dominic. As past president of the Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA), Dominic continues to be involved in the automotive industry that he has committed to advancing into the 20th century. He has secured his reputation as our resident philanthropist by being an ever-present source of local support, such as offering training grounds to Clarington’s fire and police departments and sponsoring dozens of local sports teams and charities over the years.

Shortly after the passing of their grandfather Mickey, Dustin Vetere and Carly Masters (née Vetere) began their careers at the yard, following in the footsteps of their forefathers as auto recyclers. They are currently working together with their father, Dominic, as they ease into the role of fourth-generation management.

We’re proud to say that after over 60 years, Dom’s Auto Parts continues to be a family-run business and leader in the Canadian auto recycling industry.