AESOP News
Spotlight: Hi-Way Auto | Brownwood, TX
This month, we’re proud to spotlight our Brownwood, Texas location, Hi-Way Auto, a trusted name in automotive recycling for over 75 years.
Conveniently located on Hwy 279 in the heart of Central Texas, Hi-Way Auto serves a wide range of customers, from collision centers and repair shops to insurance partners and everyday drivers. Since its humble beginnings in the late 1940s with just three employees, the operation has grown into one of the region’s most reliable sources for high-quality, late-model recycled parts.
Now part of the Aesop Auto Parts family since November 2022, Hi-Way Auto continues its legacy of excellence while offering expanded access to inventory and sourcing through our nationwide network. As a key member of Aesop’s Southwest Region, the Brownwood team helps ensure faster part availability and consistent service across Texas and beyond.
Sitting on over 50 acres with more than 30,000 square feet of indoor parts storage, Hi-Way Auto is equipped to meet the needs of today’s busy repair facilities. Every part is carefully processed, quality-checked, and backed by a strong warranty, helping you get the job done right the first time.
Beyond quality and service, Hi-Way Auto is committed to environmentally responsible recycling practices, safely handling materials and helping reduce waste across the industry.
Whether you’re looking to save time, control costs, or source dependable parts, the Hi-Way Auto team is here to support your operation today and for the long haul.
Now Offering Remanufactured Headlamps
We’re excited to introduce a new solution designed with your shop in mind: remanufactured headlamps are now available across Aesop Auto Parts locations.
As headlamp technology becomes more advanced and more expensive, finding cost-effective, reliable replacements can be a challenge. Our remanufactured headlamps provide a smart alternative, delivering OEM-quality performance at a more competitive price point.
Each unit goes through a detailed reconditioning process, including lens restoration, housing inspection, and quality testing to ensure proper fit, function, and appearance.
The result is a like-new headlamp that helps you control repair costs without sacrificing quality or customer satisfaction.
With improved availability and consistent quality, Aesop’s remanufactured headlamps are a great option to keep repairs moving and vehicles looking their best.
Ask your Aesop sales rep about current availability and how reman headlamps can support your next repair.
ADAS & EV Technology Shaping Today’s Repairs
Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and electric vehicle (EV) technology are continuing to reshape the repair process for both collision and mechanical shops.
Modern vehicles are equipped with increasingly complex sensors, cameras, and electronic modules that require precise part matching and proper calibration to ensure safe and accurate repairs. As a result, even routine repairs can involve additional steps, making parts accuracy and reliability more important than ever.
At the same time, EVs are becoming more common in everyday repair scenarios, bringing new components, systems, and handling considerations into the shop. The recycling industry is adapting quickly, with more EV and ADAS-equipped vehicles entering the parts stream and improved processes for identifying and cataloging these components.
For repair facilities, this means better access to quality recycled OEM parts that meet today’s vehicle standards. With strong inventory networks and detailed part verification, sourcing the right components is becoming faster and more dependable.
At Aesop Auto Parts, our team is focused on delivering accurately identified, quality-tested components backed by strong warranty support, helping ensure you get the right part the first time and keep repairs moving forward with confidence.
About Aesop Auto Parts
Aesop Auto Parts operates 20 locations across 12 states, including 16 full-service and 4 self-service yards.
Whether you’re a DIY enthusiast or prefer full-service support, we have the parts and the people to help.
Explore inventory: www.aesopauto.com
Phone: 800-876-8050