EXHIBIT 23.1


                         CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS


          We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption, "Experts"
and "Selected Financial Data" and to the use of our report dated May 24, 1996
with respect to the financial statements and schedules, included in the Proxy
Statement/Information Statement of Keystone Automotive Industries, Inc. that is
made a part of the Registration Statement (Form S-4 No. 333-18663) and
Prospectus of Keystone Automotive Industries, Inc. for the registration of
2,450,000 shares of its Common Stock.

                                   /s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP

     
   
Los Angeles, California
February 13, 1997