Andrew Page Limited

What Andrew Page Limited does

Andrew Page Limited is a UK-based distributor of automotive parts headquartered in Leeds, founded in 1917 and operating with a workforce of 1,001–5,000 employees. The company supplies the independent UK automotive aftermarket, primarily serving trade customers such as garages, workshops, and bodyshops with vehicle components and related products. Its scale, multi-decade operating history, and branch-based distribution model are consistent with the established mid-tier segment of UK parts distribution, where revenue is generated through high-volume, transactional trade sales of consumable and replacement parts.

The company's growth has historically been pursued through both organic branch expansion and selective acquisitions. In June 2012 it acquired Camberley Auto Factors for an undisclosed amount, extending geographic coverage into the South East of England. In May 2014 it received an investment from Endless LLP (with Endless as lead investor), marking the introduction of institutional private equity sponsorship and a likely acceleration of buy-and-build activity. The input data does not disclose specific product lines, pricing structure, customer mix, or any AI/technology capabilities of Andrew Page; any product, technology, or innovation commentary contained in the source material relates to LKQ UK and Ireland, a separate corporate entity, and is not attributable to Andrew Page Limited.

Name

Andrew Page Limited

Website

https://andrewpage.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1917

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Andrew Page Limited is a UK-based distributor of automotive parts, founded in 1917 and headquartered in Leeds, serving trade customers such as garages, workshops, and bodyshops across the United Kingdom.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Parts Distribution

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers (42312)

SIC

Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080), Wholesale-Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods (5190)

akta.pro primary industry

Dry Van (General Freight) TL Carriers (TLADADAA)

Keywords

• Automotive parts distribution
• Vehicle components supply
• Aftermarket auto parts
• Bodyshop solutions
• Workshop training services

Headquarters

HQ city

Leeds

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Core offering

Andrew Page Limited is a UK-based distributor of automotive parts serving independent garages, bodyshops, and leisure/marine vehicle operators. The company operates a national logistics network with 240+ branches, 4 distribution centres, and 2,000+ delivery vehicles, supplying a broad catalogue of replacement and consumable parts across the United Kingdom.

Product overview

LKQ UK and Ireland is a group of four market-leading businesses operating in the automotive aftermarket. The portfolio includes LKQ Euro Car Parts (core vehicle parts distribution), LKQ Bodyshop (collision repair solutions), LKQ Leisure & Marine (leisure and marine sectors), and LKQ Digraph (specialized parts). Supporting services include 1TEC Auto Hub (workshop empowerment platform) and LKQ Academy (training). The company operates three national distribution centres, 15 rapid fulfilment centres, and over 250 branches across the UK and Ireland, leveraging technology for streamlined logistics and broad geographic coverage. The innovation strategy focuses on electrification and digitalisation of the automotive aftermarket.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LKQ Euro Car Parts
• LKQ Bodyshop
• LKQ Leisure & Marine
• LKQ Digraph
• 1TEC Auto Hub
• LKQ Academy

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Genuine Parts Company (NAPA): US-listed global distributor of automotive and industrial replacement parts through the NAPA network. Highly comparable in business model (wholesale parts distribution to trade customers), serving as the closest publicly traded peer and indicator of industry economics.
• Bosch Automotive Aftermarket: Global automotive parts supplier serving the independent aftermarket with OE-quality components, diagnostics, and workshop equipment. Comparable as a broad incumbent supplying many of the same trade customers, though operating globally and across multiple product categories rather than UK-focused distribution.

Peers

• Continental Aftermarket:

Direct peers

• Worldpac: North American-based automotive parts distributor serving professional service technicians with import and domestic parts. Operates as a sister business under Advance Auto Parts and shares the trade-focused distribution model that Andrew Page employs in the UK.
• Euro Car Parts (Independent): Major UK-based automotive parts distributor offering trade and retail parts supply with national delivery. Direct competitor in vehicle parts distribution with overlapping SKUs and workshop customer segments.
• BM Catalysts: UK manufacturer and distributor of aftermarket exhausts, catalytic converters, and emissions components. Comparable in serving UK independent garages through wholesale channels, though narrower in product scope.
• GSF Car Parts: UK-based automotive parts distributor with national branch network serving independent garages and trade customers. Directly comparable in product range, customer base, and distribution model to Andrew Page's LKQ Euro Car Parts business.
• FAI Automotive plc: UK-based automotive parts manufacturer and distributor specializing in engine management and under-bonnet components. Comparable in product focus and UK trade customer base, with overlapping distribution channels to independent workshops.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/andrewpagegroup
• Facebookfacebook.com/theandrewpagegroup
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/andrew-page-ltd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A1 record

Investments

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

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