Entity Listings [Table]
Entity Listings [Table]
Equity investment fair value adjustments
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost Remaining
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost Remaining
Direct impacts of Ukraine/Russia conflict
Direct impacts of Ukraine/Russia conflict
Direct impacts of Ukraine/Russia conflict
Award Timing Predetermined
Award Timing Predetermined [Flag]
Net income attributable to LKQ stockholders
Net income attributable to LKQ stockholders
Net income attributable to LKQ stockholders
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
Additional Paid-In Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Other Noncurrent Assets
Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Total debt, net of debt issuance costs and unamortized bond discounts
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Net
Sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of all debt, including all short-term borrowings, long-term debt, and capital lease obligations, net of deferred finance costs.
Equity in losses of unconsolidated subsidiaries
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Tabular List, Table
Tabular List [Table Text Block]
Classification [Table]
Classification [Table]
Classification [Table]
Income tax effect
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax
Accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change as a result of the Discrete Items, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change as a result of the Discrete Items, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change as a result of the Discrete Items, Amount
Interest expense, net of interest income
Interest Income (Expense), Nonoperating
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Debt Securities
Debt Securities [Member]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Trading Arrangements, by Individual [Table]
Net income attributable to LKQ stockholders
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Adjustment to Compensation:
Adjustment to Compensation [Axis]
Named Executive Officers, Footnote
Named Executive Officers, Footnote [Text Block]
Restructuring and Transaction Related Expenses
Business Combination, Integration, Restructuring, and Other Related Costs [Text Block]
Revenue Recognition
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]
Other comprehensive (loss) income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Axis]
Adjustment to Compensation, Amount
Adjustment to Compensation Amount
Less: long-term debt issuance costs and unamortized bond discounts
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net
Other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets
Employee Stock Option
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member]
Award Timing MNPI Disclosure
Award Timing MNPI Disclosure [Text Block]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Abstract]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Abstract]
Restructuring and Acquisition Related Expenses [Abstract]
Restructuring and Acquisition Related Expenses [Abstract]
Restructuring and Acquisition Related Expenses [Abstract]
Dividends declared to LKQ stockholders
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash
Total Company stockholders' equity
Equity, Attributable to Parent
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expense
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Other Debt
Other Debt
Other Debt
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
Liabilities and Equity
Fair Value, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Recurring [Member]
Euro Notes (2031)
Euro Notes 2031 [Member]
Euro Notes 2031
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash of continuing and discontinued operations, end of period
Cash, Cash Equivalent, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalent, Including Discontinued Operation
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Cover [Abstract]
Cover [Abstract]
Discontinued Operations
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Equity Method Investment [Table]
Equity Method Investment [Table]
Restructuring expenses - cost of goods sold (1)
Restructuring expenses - cost of goods sold
Restructuring expenses - cost of goods sold
Revenue Recognition and Deferred Revenue [Abstract]
Parts and Services [Domain]
Parts and Services [Domain]
Parts and Services [Domain]
Forward Contracts
Forward Contracts [Member]
Senior Unsecured Credit Agreement - Term Loan Payable
Senior Unsecured Credit Agreement - Term Loan Payable [Member]
Senior Unsecured Credit Agreement - Term Loan Payable
Non-PEO NEO Average Total Compensation Amount
Non-PEO NEO Average Total Compensation Amount
Debt Instrument
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Foreign currency translation, net of tax
Translation Adjustment Functional to Reporting Currency, Net of Tax, Period Increase (Decrease)
Treasury Stock
Treasury Stock, Common [Member]
Income from continuing operations
Income from continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Proceeds from issuance of Euro Notes (2031), net of unamortized bond discount
Proceeds from issuance of Euro Notes (2031), net of unamortized bond discount
Proceeds from issuance of debt, net of discount
Adjustment to Non-PEO NEO Compensation Footnote
Adjustment to Non-PEO NEO Compensation Footnote [Text Block]
Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Line Items]
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Payments to Acquire Productive Assets
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Payments to Acquire Productive Assets
Consolidated Cash Flow [Domain]
Consolidated Cash Flow [Domain]
[Domain] for Consolidated Cash Flow [Axis]
Forgone Recovery due to Disqualification of Tax Benefits, Amount
Forgone Recovery due to Disqualification of Tax Benefits, Amount
Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain]
Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain]
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated [Flag]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction
Noncurrent liabilities of discontinued operations
Total noncurrent liabilities of discontinued operations
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities, Noncurrent
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Other Debt
Other Debt [Member]
Other Debt [Member]
Acquisition of a subsidiary with noncontrolling interest
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Business Combination
Other noncurrent liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-Term Debt Instruments [Table]
Reclassification of deferred income taxes
Reclassification From Aoci Current Period Attributable To Parent Deferred Income Tax
Reclassification From Aoci Current Period Attributable To Parent Deferred Income Tax
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Domain]
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Gross margin
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Gross Profit (Loss)
Additional Details by Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Line Items]
Additional Details by Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Line Items]
Additional Details by Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Line Items]
Revenue Recognition [Table]
Variable Interest Entity [Table]
Net change in unrealized gains/losses on cash flow hedges, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), before Reclassification, after Tax
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Company Selected Measure Amount
Company Selected Measure Amount
Award Timing MNPI Considered
Award Timing MNPI Considered [Flag]
Additional Details by Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Table]
Additional Details by Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Table]
Additional Details by Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Table]
Comprehensive income attributable to LKQ stockholders
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
Name
Measure Name
Income from continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Current portion of operating lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability, Current
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Net income from discontinued operations
Less: net income from discontinued operations
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Net income
Earnings Per Share, Diluted including portion attributable to noncontrolling interest
Earnings Per Share, Diluted including portion attributable to noncontrolling interest
Award Timing Method
Award Timing Method [Text Block]
Income from continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type
Award Type [Axis]
Foreign Currency Translation [Member]
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Long-term Debt
Long-Term Debt
Total assets
Assets
Investment, Name [Domain]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, City or Town
Schedule Of Assets By Reportable Segment
Schedule Of Segment Assets By Segment Table [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of segment assets for each reportable segment.
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract]
Finance Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
Finance Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
Other segment items
Segment Reporting, Other Segment Item, Amount
Intangible Assets
Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalent, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalent, Continuing Operation
Non-PEO NEO Average Compensation Actually Paid Amount
Non-PEO NEO Average Compensation Actually Paid Amount
Senior Unsecured Term Loan Credit Agreement (CAD Note)
Senior Unsecured Term Loan Credit Agreement (CAD Note) [Member]
Term Loan Credit Agreement
RSUs
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Statement of Income Location, Balance [Domain]
Statement of Income Location, Balance [Domain]
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Other Measure
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Other Measure [Text Block]
Interest income and other income, net
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Income
Restructuring Costs
Restructuring Costs
Revenue Recognition Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Impairment on Mekonomen equity method investment
Equity Method Investment, Other-than-Temporary Impairment
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Prior Year Equity Awards Vested in Covered Year
Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Prior Year Equity Awards Vested in Covered Year [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Gains on foreign exchange contracts - acquisition related
Gains on foreign exchange contracts - acquisition related
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net
Equity method investments
Equity Method Investments
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Not Adopted
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Not Adopted [Text Block]
Business Combination [Domain]
Business Combination [Domain]
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Accounts Receivable, Credit Loss Expense (Reversal)
Accounts Receivable, Credit Loss Expense (Reversal)
PEO
PEO [Member]
Wholesale - North America Segment
Wholesale - North America Segment [Member]
Wholesale - North America Segment
Interest Rate Swap Maturing in February 2026
Interest Rate Swap Maturing in February 2026 [Member]
Interest Rate Swap Maturing in February 2026
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
Vesting of restricted stock units, net of shares withheld for employee tax
Restricted Stock Units Vested Shares Net Of Tax Withholdings
Restricted Stock Units Vested Shares Net Of Tax Withholdings
Income from continuing operations before provision for income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest
Less: net income attributable to continuing noncontrolling interest
Net Income Attributable to Continuing Noncontrolling Interest Per Share, Basic
Net Income Attributable to Continuing Noncontrolling Interest Per Share, Basic
UNITED STATES
UNITED STATES
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions and dispositions:
Adjustment to Reconcile Net Income to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Dividends or Other Earnings Paid on Equity Awards not Otherwise Reflected in Total Compensation for Covered Year
Dividends or Other Earnings Paid on Equity Awards not Otherwise Reflected in Total Compensation for Covered Year [Member]
Schedule Of Tangible Long-Lived Assets By Geographic Area
Schedule of Disclosure on Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets in Individual Foreign Countries by Country [Table Text Block]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Variable Consideration
Variable Consideration [Table Text Block]
Variable Consideration
Net income from discontinued operations
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Restatement Determination Date
Restatement Determination Date
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash of continuing operations, beginning of period
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
Cash, Cash Equivalent, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalent, Continuing Operation
Income Statement [Abstract]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Provision for income taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Facility Closing
Facility Closing [Member]
Income Statement by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations
Income Statement by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table Text Block]
Income Statement by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations
Term loan payable
Unsecured Debt
Other Revenue [Domain]
Other Revenue [Domain]
Other Revenue [Domain]
Other intangibles, net
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Pension Adjustments Service Cost
Pension Adjustments Service Cost [Member]
Product and Service [Domain]
Product and Service [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Income from continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share
Net income
Net income
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Restatement does not require Recovery
Restatement Does Not Require Recovery [Text Block]
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Derivative, Notional Amount
Derivative, Notional Amount
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Company Selected Measure
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Company Selected Measure [Text Block]
City Area Code
City Area Code
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Award Timing, How MNPI Considered
Award Timing, How MNPI Considered [Text Block]
All Trading Arrangements
All Trading Arrangements [Member]
Equity Awards Adjustments, Footnote
Equity Awards Adjustments, Footnote [Text Block]
Total Shareholder Return Vs Peer Group
Total Shareholder Return Vs Peer Group [Text Block]
Other accrued expenses
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Net change in unrealized gains/losses on pension plans, net of tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, before Reclassification Adjustment, after Tax
Borrowings under revolving credit facilities
Proceeds from Long-Term Lines of Credit
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract]
Long-Lived Assets
Long-Lived Assets
Pay vs Performance Disclosure
Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Table]
Net cash used in operating activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Including Discontinued Operation
Schedule Of Capital Expenditures By Reportable Segment
Schedule Of Capital Expenditures By Segment Table [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the total capital expenditures for each reportable segment.
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Accrued liabilities, current
Accrued liabilities, current [Member]
Accrued liabilities, current
Inventory Related Costs
Inventory Related Costs [Member]
Inventory Related Costs
Long-Lived Assets
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Goodwill
Goodwill
Equity Valuation Assumption Difference, Footnote
Equity Valuation Assumption Difference, Footnote [Text Block]
PEO Total Compensation Amount
PEO Total Compensation Amount
Long-term Debt, Type
Long-Term Debt, Type [Axis]
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Other countries
Other Countries [Member]
Other Countries [Member]
Disposal of business
OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossBeforeReclassificationsDisposalOfBusiness
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Before Reclassifications Disposal Of Business
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted [Flag]
Contingent Consideration Liabilities [Member]
Contingent Consideration Liabilities [Member]
Contingent consideration liabilities [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Other Performance Measure, Amount
Other Performance Measure, Amount
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
Restrictions on Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table Text Block]
Debt issuance costs
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, State or Province
Noncurrent assets of discontinued operations
Total noncurrent assets of discontinued operations
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets, Noncurrent
Supplier Finance Program [Line Items]
Supplier Finance Program [Line Items]
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument Risk
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Individual:
Individual [Axis]
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Other costs
Other Restructuring [Member]
Net cash used in investing activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation
Aggregate Change in Present Value of Accumulated Benefit for All Pension Plans Reported in Summary Compensation Table
Aggregate Change in Present Value of Accumulated Benefit for All Pension Plans Reported in Summary Compensation Table [Member]
Interest
Interest Paid, Excluding Capitalized Interest, Operating Activity
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) from Unconsolidated Subsidiaries [Member]
Accumulated Gain (Loss) from Unconsoldated Subsidiaries [Member]
Accumulated Gain (Loss) from Unconsoldated Subsidiaries [Member]
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Lender Name [Axis]
Lender Name [Axis]
Contract with Customer, Right to Recover Product
Contract with Customer, Right to Recover Product
Operating lease assets, net
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Forgone Recovery, Explanation of Impracticability
Forgone Recovery, Explanation of Impracticability [Text Block]
Classification [Line Items]
Classification [Line Items]
Classification [Line Items]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Business Combination, Acquisition-Related Cost, Expense
Business Combination, Acquisition-Related Cost, Expense
Schedule Of Financial Performance By Reportable Segment
Schedule Of Financial Performance By Reportable Segment Table [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Financial Performance By Reportable Segment [Table Text Block]
Equity [Abstract]
Equity [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Domain]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Domain]
Segment and Geographic Information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Table]
Goodwill [Table]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Allowance for Credit Losses
Allowance for Credit Losses [Text Block]
Total debt
Debt and Lease Obligation
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Less: net income attributable to continuing noncontrolling interest
Net Income Attributable to Continuing Noncontrolling Interest Per Share, Diluted
Net Income Attributable to Continuing Noncontrolling Interest Per Share, Diluted
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Total Shareholder Return
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Total Shareholder Return [Text Block]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]
Cost of goods sold
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Costs of Goods Sold
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
Capital Expenditures
Payments to Acquire Productive Assets
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Refund liability
Customer Refund Liability, Current
Other noncurrent assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Customer [Domain]
Customer [Domain]
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
PEO Name
PEO Name
Revenue
Revenues
Revenues
Prior Year End Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Any Prior Year that Fail to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Covered Year
Prior Year End Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Any Prior Year that Fail to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Covered Year [Member]
Outstanding Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Amount
Outstanding Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Amount
Revolving Credit Facility
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Finance lease obligations
Finance Lease, Liability
Long-term obligations, excluding current portion
Long-term debt, net of debt issuance costs and unamortized bond discounts
Long-Term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Excluding Current Portion, Net
Amount of long-term debt and capital lease obligation due after one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer, net of deferred finance costs.
Arrangement Duration
Trading Arrangement Duration
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Exercise Price
Award Exercise Price
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Additional 402(v) Disclosure
Additional 402(v) Disclosure [Text Block]
Share Price
Share Price
Other investing activities, net
Payment for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activity
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax
Assets
Assets [Abstract]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Reconciliation of Net Income to Segment EBITDA Table [Line Items]
Reconciliation of Segment Earnings Before Interest Taxes Depreciation And Amortization to Net Income Tabl [Line Items]
Reconciliation of Segment Earnings Before Interest Taxes Depreciation And Amortization to Net Income Tabl [Line Items]
Underlying Security Market Price Change
Underlying Security Market Price Change, Percent
Statement of Financial Position Location, Balance [Axis]
Statement of Financial Position Location, Balance [Axis]
Interest Rate Swap Maturing in November 2025
Interest Rate Swap Maturing in November 2025 [Member]
Interest Rate Swap Maturing in November 2025
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Add: Cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations, beginning of period
Less: Cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations, end of period
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Cash and Cash Equivalents
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Loss on debt extinguishment
Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Vesting Date Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted and Vested in Covered Year
Vesting Date Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted and Vested in Covered Year [Member]
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line One
Purchase of treasury stock
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months, Net
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months, Net
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Interest rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Europe
Europe Segment [Member]
Europe Segment
Investments [Domain]
Investments [Domain]
Operating income
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Operating Income (Loss)
Long-term operating lease liabilities, excluding current portion
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Forward starting interest rate swaps
Forward starting interest rate swaps [Member]
Forward starting interest rate swaps
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Statement by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Balance Sheet by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Fair Value as of Grant Date
Award Grant Date Fair Value
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Third Party [Member]
Third Party [Member]
Third Party [Member]
Nature of Expense [Axis]
Nature of Expense [Axis]
Stock Price or TSR Estimation Method
Stock Price or TSR Estimation Method [Text Block]
Operating lease assets and liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Lease Assets and Liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Lease Assets and Liabilities
North America Segment
North America Segment [Member]
North America Segment
Schedule Of Long-Term Obligations
Schedule of Long-Term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Derivative Instruments
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Table]
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-Based Payment Arrangements
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Cash Flow Hedges Reclassified to Interest Expense [Table]
Cash Flow Hedges Reclassified to Interest Expense [Table]
Entity Listings [Line Items]
Entity Listings [Line Items]
Prepaid income taxes/income taxes payable
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable, Net of Income Taxes Receivable
Document Quarterly Report
Document Quarterly Report
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
Long-Term Debt, Fair Value
Changed Peer Group, Footnote
Changed Peer Group, Footnote [Text Block]
Number of operating segments
Number of Operating Segments
Adjustment To PEO Compensation, Footnote
Adjustment To PEO Compensation, Footnote [Text Block]
GERMANY
GERMANY
Gains on previously held equity interests
(Gain)/Losses on previously held equity interests
(Gain)/Losses on previously held equity interests
Investment Type [Axis]
Investment Type [Axis]
Title
Trading Arrangement, Individual Title
Peer Group Total Shareholder Return Amount
Peer Group Total Shareholder Return Amount
Other Noncurrent Liabilities
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Repayments under revolving credit facilities
Repayments of Long-Term Lines of Credit
Repayments of Long-Term Lines of Credit
Restatement Determination Date:
Restatement Determination Date [Axis]
Supplier Finance Program [Table]
Supplier Finance Program [Table]
Borrowings under term loans
Proceeds from Bank Debt
Non-PEO NEO
Non-PEO NEO [Member]
Self Service Segment
Self Service Segment [Member]
Self Service Segment
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Reporting Unit [Axis]
Reporting Unit [Axis]
Other financing activities, net
Proceeds from (Payment for) Other Financing Activity
Less: comprehensive income attributable to continuing noncontrolling interest
Comprehensive Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net Of Tax, Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Name
Trading Arrangement, Individual Name
Award Type [Domain]
Award Type [Domain]
Award Type [Domain]
Balance Sheet by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations
Balance Sheet by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table Text Block]
Balance Sheet by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations
Noncontrolling interest
Equity, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Equity Awards Adjustments
Equity Awards Adjustments [Member]
Other
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Pension Benefits Adjustments, Footnote
Pension Benefits Adjustments, Footnote [Text Block]
Revenue Recognition [Line Items]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Purchase of noncontrolling interest
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Redemptions or Purchase of Interests
Compensation Amount
Outstanding Recovery Compensation Amount
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation Disclosure [Line Items]
Reporting Unit [Domain]
Reporting Unit [Domain]
Provision for income taxes
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Discontinued Operation
MNPI Disclosure Timed for Compensation Value
MNPI Disclosure Timed for Compensation Value [Flag]
Name
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures, Individual Name
Segment EBITDA
Segment EBITDA
Segment EBITDA includes revenue and expenses that are controllable by the segment. Corporate and administrative expenses are allocated to the segments based on usage, with shared expenses apportioned based on the segment's percentage of consolidated revenue. Segment EBITDA excludes restructuring and acquisition related expenses, depreciation, amortization, interest, change in fair value of contingent consideration liabilities, taxes and equity in earnings of unconsolidated subsidiaries. Loss on debt extinguishment is considered a component of interest in calculating EBITDA, as the write-off of debt issuance costs is similar to the treatment of debt issuance cost amortization.
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Not Yet Determined
Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Not Yet Determined [Text Block]
Credit Loss [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation expense
APIC, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition
Treasury stock, at cost; 69.0 shares at March 31, 2026 and 69.0 shares at December 31, 2025
Treasury Stock, Value
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
[Domain] for Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Segment [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Mekonomen [Member]
Mekonomen [Member]
Mekonomen [Member]
Interest Rate Swap Maturity [Axis]
Interest Rate Swap Maturity [Axis]
Interest Rate Swap Maturity
Statement of Income Location, Balance [Axis]
Statement of Income Location, Balance [Axis]
Vesting of restricted stock units, net of shares withheld for employee tax
Restricted Stock Units Vested, Value, Net of Tax Withholdings
The value of RSU vestings during the period, net of the adjustment to stockholders’ equity associated with an employee’s minimum statutory income tax withholding obligation as part of a net-share settlement.
Aggregate Pension Adjustments Service Cost
Aggregate Pension Adjustments Service Cost [Member]
Other comprehensive income (loss) from unconsolidated subsidiaries
Other Comprehensive Loss Income Before Reclassification Unconsolidated Subsidiary
Other Comprehensive Loss Income Before Reclassification Unconsolidated Subsidiary
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Current portion of long-term obligations
Less: current maturities, net of debt issuance costs
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Current, Net
Amount of long-term debt and capital leases due within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer, net of deferred finance costs.
Statement of Financial Position Location, Balance [Domain]
Statement of Financial Position Location, Balance [Domain]
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Inventories
Inventory, Net
Minimum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Assets
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Assets
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table]
Company Selected Measure Name
Company Selected Measure Name
Long-Term Obligations
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Aggregate Available
Trading Arrangement, Securities Aggregate Available Amount
Other Revenue [Member]
Other Revenue [Member]
Other [Member]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs)
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]
All Executive Categories
All Executive Categories [Member]
Repayment of Euro Notes (2024)
Repayments of Senior Debt
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 1,000.0 shares authorized, 324.2 shares issued and 255.2 shares outstanding at March 31, 2026; 324.0 shares issued and 255.0 shares outstanding at December 31, 2025
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Interest Rate Swap Maturing in February 2025
Interest Rate Swap Maturing in February 2025 [Member]
Interest Rate Swap Maturing in February 2025
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Revenue
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue
Denominator for diluted earnings per share—Adjusted weighted-average shares outstanding
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Non-GAAP Measure Description
Non-GAAP Measure Description [Text Block]
Intersegment [Member]
Intersegment [Member]
Intersegment [Member]
Business Combination [Axis]
Business Combination [Axis]
Comprehensive income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Loans Payable [Member]
Loans Payable [Member]
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Revenue from External Customers by Geographic Area
Revenue from External Customers by Geographic Areas [Table Text Block]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Noncontrolling Interest
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Supplier Chain Financing
Supplier Finance Program [Text Block]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalent Item [Line Items]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalent Item [Line Items]
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage
Fair Value Disclosure of Asset and Liability Not Measured at Fair Value
Fair Value Disclosure of Asset and Liability Not Measured at Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Underlying Securities
Award Underlying Securities Amount
Pretax income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, before Tax
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
PEO Actually Paid Compensation Amount
PEO Actually Paid Compensation Amount
Other Revenue [Axis]
Other Revenue [Axis]
Other Revenue
Asset Impairments
Asset Impairments [Member]
Asset Impairments
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Diluted earnings per share:
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss
Long-term Line of Credit
Borrowings Under Credit Facility
Borrowings Under Amendment No. 3 to the Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement including both term loan and revolving credit
UNITED KINGDOM
UNITED KINGDOM
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures, Table
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Gain on disposal of business
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Assets and Asset Impairment Charges
Other
Other [Member]
Other
Total stockholders' equity
Balance as of January 1, 2026
Balance as of March 31, 2026
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) / Total Stockholder's Equity
Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Restructuring and transaction related expenses
Restructuring and transaction related expenses (2)
Restructuring Charges And Business Combination Acquisition Related Costs
Amount charged against earnings in the period for incurred and estimated costs associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a duly authorized plan, excluding asset retirement obligations. Additionally, this element represents acquisition-related costs incurred to effect a business combination which costs have been expensed during the period. Such costs include finder's fees; advisory, legal, accounting, valuation, and other professional or consulting fees; general administrative costs, including the costs of maintaining an internal acquisitions department; and may include costs of registering and issuing debt and equity securities.
Document Type
Document Type
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Equity Method Investments, Fair Value Disclosure
Equity Method Investments, Fair Value Disclosure
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Name
Outstanding Recovery, Individual Name
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Axis]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract Type [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
us-gaap_IntersegmentEliminationMember
us-gaap_IntersegmentEliminationMember [Member]
us-gaap_IntersegmentEliminationMember
Notes Payable
Notes Payable
All Individuals
All Individuals [Member]
Employee related costs
Employee related costs [Member]
Employee related costs
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-Term Debt, Type [Domain]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Receivables
Increase (Decrease) in Receivables
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, General and Administrative Expense
Name
Forgone Recovery, Individual Name
Consolidated, excluding discontinued operations
Consolidated, Excluding Discontinued Operations [Member]
Consolidated, Excluding Discontinued Operations
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Year-over-Year Change in Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Prior Years That are Outstanding and Unvested
Year-over-Year Change in Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Prior Years That are Outstanding and Unvested [Member]
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Settlement of derivative instruments
Settlement of derivative instruments
Payments for (Proceeds from) Hedge, Financing Activities
Euro Notes (2024)
Euro Notes 2024 [Member]
Euro Notes 2024 [Member]
Weighted average interest rates
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate
Proceeds from issuance of U.S. Notes (2028/33), net of unamortized bond discount
Proceeds from issuance of U.S. Notes (2028/33), net of unamortized bond discount
Proceeds from issuance of U.S. Notes (2028/33), net of unamortized bond discount
Depreciation and amortization
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Depreciation and Amortization
Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Amount
Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Amount
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Peer Group Issuers, Footnote
Peer Group Issuers, Footnote [Text Block]
U.S. Notes (2028)
U.S. Notes 2028 [Member]
U.S. Notes 2028
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Liabilities
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Liabilities
Schedule of Derivative Instruments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Derivative Instruments [Table Text Block]
Accrued expenses:
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Erroneous Compensation Analysis
Erroneous Compensation Analysis [Text Block]
Income from discontinued operations before provision for income taxes
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Derivative, Average Fixed Interest Rate
Derivative, Average Fixed Interest Rate
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical
Geographical [Axis]
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated [Flag]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Revolving credit facilities
Long-Term Line of Credit
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash of continuing and discontinued operations, beginning of period
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash of continuing and discontinued operations, end of period (2)
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value, Including Discontinued Operations
Net income attributable to LKQ stockholders
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Erroneously Awarded Compensation Recovery
Erroneously Awarded Compensation Recovery [Table]
Title of 12(b) Security
Title of 12(b) Security
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change as a result of the Discrete Items, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change as a result of the Discrete Items, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change as a result of the Discrete Items, Percent
U.S. Notes (2033)
U.S. Notes 2033 [Member]
U.S. Notes 2033
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Reporting Unit, Percentage of Fair Value in Excess of Carrying Amount
Reporting Unit, Percentage of Fair Value in Excess of Carrying Amount
Revenue Recognition [Abstract]
Revenue Recognition [Abstract]
Treasury Stock, Common, Shares
Balance as of January 1, 2026
Balance as of March 31, 2026
Treasury Stock, Common, Shares
Basic earnings per share:
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Total other expense, net
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Other unallocated assets
Other Unallocated Assets
Total assets, excluding receivables, inventory, and property and equipment, identified as items not allocated to segments. These assets are used to reconcile the total of reportable segments' assets to the consolidated amount.
Equity Method Investments
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure [Text Block]
Gross margin
Gross Profit
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Acquisition Integration Plans
Acquisition integration plans [Member]
Acquisition integration plans
Total net income taxes paid
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Reclassification of unrealized (gain) loss
Reclassification From Aoci Current Period Net Of Tax Attributable To Parent Unrealized Loss Gains
Reclassification From Aoci Current Period Net Of Tax Attributable To Parent Unrealized Loss Gains
Purchase of treasury stock
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Share Price of the Equity Method Investment
Share Price of the Equity Method Investment
Share Price of the Equity Method Investment
Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations
Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table Text Block]
Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations
Award Timing Disclosures [Line Items]
Current assets of discontinued operations
Total current assets of discontinued operations
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets, Current
Notes Payable
Notes Payable [Member]
Notes Payable [Member]
Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Accrued payroll-related liabilities
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Specialty [Member]
Specialty [Member]
Specialty [Member]
Restricted cash included in Other noncurrent assets
Restricted Cash and Investments, Noncurrent
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders
Strategic Restructuring and Transformation Initiatives
Strategic Restructuring and Transformation Initiatives [Member]
Strategic Restructuring and Transformation Initiatives
Net income
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Expiration Date
Trading Arrangement Expiration Date
Reconciliation of Net Income to Segment EBITDA [Table]
Reconciliation of Segment Earnings Before Interest Taxes Depreciation And Amortization to Net Income Table [Table]
Reconciliation of Segment Earnings Before Interest Taxes Depreciation And Amortization to Net Income Table [Table]
Other liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Liabilities
(Repayments) borrowings of other debt, net
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Other Debt
Net income from discontinued operations
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share
Stockholders' equity:
Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Interest expense
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Interest Expense
Restrictions on Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table]
Restrictions on Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table]
Revenue, Variable Consideration Reserve
Revenue, Variable Consideration Reserve
Revenue, Variable Consideration Constraint Reserve - Estimate of variable consideration with probability of subsequent revenue.
Equity Method Investments
Equity Method Investments [Table Text Block]
Property, plant and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Reconciliation Of Net Income to Segment EBITDA
Reconciliation of Net Income to Segment EBITDA Table [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of Net Income to Segment EBITDA Table
Segment Reporting Information
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Purchase of treasury stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Other comprehensive (loss) income from unconsolidated subsidiaries
Other comprehensive income (loss), unconsolidated subsidiaries
Other comprehensive Income (loss), unconsolidated subsidiaries
Adoption Date
Trading Arrangement Adoption Date
Euro Notes (2028)
Euro Notes 2028 [Member]
Euro Notes 2028
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Net Income
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Net Income [Text Block]
Restructuring Cost [Table]
Restructuring Cost [Table]
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table]
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on a Recurring Basis [Table]
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table]
Common stock, par value $.01 per share
Common stock, par value $.01 per share [Member]
Common stock, par value $.01 per share
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Customer [Axis]
Customer [Axis]
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures [Table]
Segment Reporting, Revenue from External Customer, Product and Service [Table]
Segment Reporting, Revenue from External Customer, Product and Service [Table]
Operating income
Operating Income (Loss)
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Year-end Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Covered Year that are Outstanding and Unvested
Year-end Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Covered Year that are Outstanding and Unvested [Member]
Executive Category:
Executive Category [Axis]
Performance Based RSU [Member]
Performance Based RSU [Member]
Performance Based RSU [Member]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Accumulated Gain (Loss), Net, Cash Flow Hedge, Parent
Accumulated Gain (Loss), Net, Cash Flow Hedge, Parent [Member]
Proceeds from settlement of foreign exchange contracts - acquisition related
Payments for (Proceeds from) Hedge, Investing Activities
Aggregate Grant Date Fair Value of Equity Award Amounts Reported in Summary Compensation Table
Aggregate Grant Date Fair Value of Equity Award Amounts Reported in Summary Compensation Table [Member]
Current liabilities of discontinued operations
Total current liabilities of discontinued operations
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities, Current
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Interest income and other income, net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:
Adjustment to Reconcile Net Income to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity [Abstract]
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract]
Equity Awards Adjustments, Excluding Value Reported in Compensation Table
Equity Awards Adjustments, Excluding Value Reported in the Compensation Table [Member]
Less: net income attributable to continuing noncontrolling interest
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Balance as of January 1, 2026
Balance as of March 31, 2026
Shares, Issued
Receivables, net of allowance for credit losses
Receivables, Net, Current
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Interim Financial Statements
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract]
All Adjustments to Compensation
All Adjustments to Compensation [Member]
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Axis]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Axis]
Senior Unsecured Credit Agreement
Senior Unsecured Credit Agreement - Revolving Credit Facilities [Member]
Senior Unsecured Credit Agreement - Revolving Credit Facilities
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table] - Tabular disclosure of an entity's basic and diluted earnings per share calculations, including a reconciliation of numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted per-share computations for income from continuing operations.
Termination Date
Trading Arrangement Termination Date
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Restructuring Cumulative Plan Costs
Restructuring Cumulative Plan Costs [Table Text Block]
Restructuring Cumulative Plan Costs
Net cash provided by financing activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Adopted
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Adopted [Flag]
Measure:
Measure [Axis]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Line Items]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table] - Tabular disclosure of an entity's basic and diluted earnings per share calculations, including a reconciliation of numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted per-share computations for income from continuing operations.
Consolidated Cash Flow [Axis]
Consolidated Cash Flow [Axis]
Consolidated Cash Flow [Axis]
Denominator for basic earnings per share—Weighted-average shares outstanding
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Cost of goods sold
Cost of Product and Service Sold
Unrealized Gain (Loss)on Pension Plans [Member]
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment, Net Gain (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Member]
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Pay vs Performance Disclosure, Table
Pay vs Performance [Table Text Block]
Supplier Finance Program, Obligation
Supplier Finance Program, Obligation
Interest Rate Swap Maturity [Domain]
Interest Rate Swap Maturity [Domain]
Interest Rate Swap Maturity [Domain]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Forgone Recovery due to Violation of Home Country Law, Amount
Forgone Recovery due to Violation of Home Country Law, Amount
Other expense (income):
Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Forgone Recovery due to Expense of Enforcement, Amount
Forgone Recovery due to Expense of Enforcement, Amount
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Cash and Cash Equivalents Disclosure
Cash and Cash Equivalents Disclosure [Text Block]
Effect of dilutive securities:
Dilutive Securities, Effect on Basic Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Dividends paid to LKQ stockholders
Payments of Dividends
Interest expense
Interest Expense, Nonoperating
Trading Arrangement:
Trading Arrangement [Axis]
Total Shareholder Return Amount
Total Shareholder Return Amount
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Insider Trading Arrangements [Line Items]
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
Interim Period, Costs Not Allocable [Domain]
Interim Period, Costs Not Allocable [Domain]
Equity Securities
Equity Securities [Member]
Less: Cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations, end of period
Cash, Cash Equivalent, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalent, Discontinued Operation
Pension Adjustments Prior Service Cost
Pension Adjustments Prior Service Cost [Member]
Net income
Earnings Per Share, Basic including Portion attributable to noncontrolling interest
Earnings Per Share, Basic including Portion attributable to noncontrolling interest
Supplier Finance Program, Obligation, Current
Supplier Finance Program, Obligation, Current
Material Terms of Trading Arrangement
Material Terms of Trading Arrangement [Text Block]
Restructuring Expenses
Restructuring Expenses [Table Text Block]
Restructuring Expenses
Other current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Current
Total other expense, net
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Expense
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted [Flag]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalent
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Cash Flow Hedges Reclassified to Interest Expense [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Cash Flow Hedges Reclassified to Interest Expense [Table]
Non-NEOs
Non-NEOs [Member]
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
Cash, Cash Equivalent, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalent, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect and Discontinued Operation