Bardi Auto

Name

Bardi Auto

Legal name

BÁRDI AUTO SLOVAKIA s.r.o.

Website

https://bardiauto.sk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1895

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Parts Distribution

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers (42312)

SIC

Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)

akta.pro primary industry

Automotive Parts, Tires & Workshop Supplies Marketplaces (CRAFAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Tire Distribution & Wholesale (Regional/Local Supply) (TLAKADAH)

Keywords

• Auto parts retail
• Automotive aftermarket distribution
• Workshop equipment supply
• Vehicle parts wholesale
• Technical repair databases

Headquarters

HQ city

Bratislava

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Auto Parts and Accessories Sales: Core revenue stream from selling auto parts (brake components, filters, suspension parts, electrical components), accessories, oils and fluids, and workshop equipment. Products sold to both B2B customers (independent repair shops) and B2C (individual car owners) with wholesale pricing tiers for registered business partners.
2. Technical Database Subscriptions: Annual and monthly subscription licenses for AutoData and HaynesPro WorkshopData technical repair databases providing vehicle technical data, wiring diagrams, diagnostic trouble codes, maintenance schedules, and repair procedures.
3. Workshop Equipment Sales: Sale of diagnostic equipment, hand tools, tool chests, and garage organization systems to independent auto repair businesses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Bárdi Auto operates a multi-channel auto parts distribution business selling replacement parts, accessories, oils and fluids, and workshop equipment for passenger cars, trucks, and motorcycles through both an e-commerce webshop and 13 physical branches across Slovakia. The company also resells subscription-based technical repair databases (AutoData and HaynesPro WorkshopData) targeted at independent auto repair shops, combining parts supply with on-demand technical information.

Product overview

Bárdi Auto operates a multi-module e-commerce platform centered on the Bárdi Auto Webshop, an online auto parts retail system. The platform integrates complementary technical database services including AutoData and HaynesPro WorkshopData as optional add-on modules. The core offering encompasses auto parts for passenger vehicles, trucks, and motorcycles, supplemented by accessories, oils/fluids, and workshop equipment. Vehicle search capabilities include VIN lookup, part number search, and dimension-based filtering, with coverage spanning European, Asian, and American vehicle brands. The system supports multiple delivery methods including courier (DPD) and personal pickup at 13 Slovak branch locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AutoData Technical Database Subscription Subscription-based technical vehicle database providing diagnostic trouble codes, wiring diagrams, maintenance schedules, engine management diagnostics, ABS/airbag system information, key programming data, and technical service bulletins for independent auto repair shops. Sold by Bárdi Auto as a reseller under annual or monthly contracts with tiered per-user pricing.
• HaynesPro WorkshopData Subscription Workshop information system providing vehicle identification, maintenance data, adjustment settings, lubricants and fluids specifications, repair guides, fuses and relays information, technical drawings, electrical helper tools, wiring diagrams, and repair times. Available in Car (Business/Ultimate) and Truck editions for professional mechanics and workshops.
• Auto Parts (Súčiastky) Replacement auto parts including brake components, filters, suspension parts, and electrical components for passenger cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Searchable via VIN number, part number, and vehicle make/model. Sold to both B2B repair shops (with wholesale pricing) and B2C individual vehicle owners.
• Vehicle Accessories (Doplnky) Vehicle accessories not bound to specific vehicle types, including air fresheners, wax, and other car care products organized by category. Available to both retail and wholesale customers via the webshop and branch network.
• Oils and Fluids (Oleje/Kvapaliny) Motor oils, lubricants, greases, and fuel additives categorized by type, viscosity, manufacturer, and packaging. Sold to workshops and individual consumers for routine vehicle maintenance.
• Workshop Equipment (Výbava do dielne) Diagnostic equipment, hand tools, tool chests, and garage organization systems including Milwaukee power tools, YATO tool chests, and OSRAM work lamps. Sold primarily to independent auto repair businesses.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AutoDatacoreTechnology or IntegrationAutoData provides comprehensive technical vehicle database integrated into the Bárdi Auto webshop. The service offers diagnosis & repair information, wiring diagrams, diagnostic trouble codes, maintenance schedules, and technical specifications for independent auto repair shops. Available through subscription with D&R (full access) and S&M (service & maintenance limited) package tiers.
• HaynesPro WorkshopDatacoreTechnology or IntegrationHaynesPro WorkshopData provides technical repair information database accessible through the Bárdi Auto webshop. Offers Car Edition (Business and Ultimate), Truck Edition, and Motorcycle data modules covering maintenance, engine, transmission, steering, brakes, body/interior, and electronics information. Distributed through subscription with annual and monthly payment options.
• DPDminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDPD courier service handles delivery of online orders to customers. Provides next working day delivery service with SMS and email notifications about shipment status and delivery time modifications.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• autodoc: Europe's largest online auto parts retailer, operating a multi-brand webshop for car, truck, and motorcycle parts with B2B and B2C channels. Highly comparable e-commerce-first model serving the same customer segments, though at much larger EU-wide scale.
• RockAuto: US-headquartered online auto parts retailer with deep multi-brand catalog and VIN/vehicle-specific search. Directly comparable pure-play e-commerce model serving independent mechanics and DIY consumers with parts-only positioning.
• Mister-Auto: European online auto parts retailer (part of Alliance Automotive Group) operating across multiple EU countries with vehicle-compatibility-based catalog search. Closely comparable in webshop mechanics and customer profile, with broader geographic reach.
• Oscaro: Leading French online auto parts platform with VIN-based part search and broad multi-brand catalog. Directly comparable e-commerce model targeting independent mechanics and retail consumers, though concentrated in France.

Broad incumbents

• ATU Auto-Teile-Unger: Germany's largest auto parts and service chain combining physical workshops with retail counter sales. Broader incumbent with overlapping parts retail and service model, but operates in workshop services rather than pure e-commerce.
• Euro Car Parts: UK's largest online and branch-based auto parts distributor (LKQ subsidiary) serving independent garages and consumers. Overlapping e-commerce + branch model with comparable B2B wholesale tiers, but at national scale in the UK.
• LKQ Corporation: Global distributor of automotive parts operating across North America and Europe with multiple wholesale and retail banners. Major incumbent in the same auto parts wholesale category, with relevant overlap in the B2B distribution channel.

Regional players

• iParts: Czech e-commerce auto parts retailer with multi-brand catalog and B2B/B2C split serving the Czech and Slovak markets. Closely comparable regional peer with similar webshop structure and customer base, but operating in a different national market.
• Fúčik Auto - Náhradné diely: Slovak auto parts wholesaler and retailer with branch network and online ordering. Directly comparable regional peer competing in the same Slovak market with similar B2B and B2C parts offerings.
• Kovács Autóalkatrész: Hungarian auto parts wholesaler with branch network and webshop selling parts for multiple vehicle categories. Comparable model and possibly linked to the Hungarian origin of the Bárdi brand, though operating primarily in Hungary.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Bardi Auto