Motor Parts Direct

What Motor Parts Direct does

Motor Parts Direct Ltd is a UK-based, privately held automotive parts retailer that operates a B2C e-commerce platform (mpdonline.co.uk) paired with a nationwide network of 184 physical branches. The company sells car parts (brake friction, engine, electrical, filters, lighting, steering/suspension, transmission, wipers), accessories (audio, electronics, emergency/breakdown, exterior/interior), maintenance products, valeting products, tools and garage equipment (including vehicle lifts and tyre-bay equipment). Its retail proposition is structured exclusively around a Click & Collect fulfilment model: customers order online, pay at checkout in GBP (with ex-VAT trade pricing available), and collect from their selected branch — home delivery is not offered. The website features a vehicle registration lookup that filters compatible parts by vehicle, and the company carries authorised-distributor relationships with branded suppliers including TotalEnergies (Quartz engine oils), Draper, Sealey, Ring, FAI PRO, Carlube, SAKURA and MAYP, among more than forty brands in total.

Underlying technology is centered on a Kerridge Commercial Systems-powered order management and fulfilment stack supporting the Click & Collect workflow, with no proprietary AI, no mobile app, no public API/SDK, and no documented MCP integrations disclosed. The customer base is segmented horizontally across individual UK vehicle owners (primary) and professional mechanics/workshops (secondary), with no named enterprise or B2B contracts disclosed. Revenue is generated purely through one-time retail sales at the basket level; there is no subscription, SaaS, advertising, marketplace or recurring-contract component.

The business is incorporated in England and Wales (company number 3604992), operates across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, and is described as active and trading with no parent company, no external investment rounds, no M&A activity, no leadership changes, and no restructuring events disclosed. A labelled contact at Danielle Kenward is identified alongside a general [email protected] inbox.

Name

Motor Parts Direct

Legal name

Motor Parts Direct Ltd

Website

https://mpdonline.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Motor Parts Direct is a UK-based B2C e-commerce retailer of automotive parts, accessories, maintenance products, tools and garage equipment, serving individual vehicle owners and workshops through an online ordering platform fulfilled exclusively via Click & Collect from its 184 nationwide branches.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Parts Retail

NAICS

Automotive Parts and Accessories Retailers (441330)

SIC

Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)

akta.pro primary industry

Automotive Parts & Accessories Online Retailers (CRAFADAK)

Keywords

• Automotive parts retail
• Car parts ecommerce
• Click and collect
• Vehicle parts catalog
• Garage equipment supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Hoddesdon

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Retail Sales of Automotive Parts and Accessories: Motor Parts Direct generates revenue through direct retail sales of automotive parts, accessories, maintenance products, tools, and garage equipment to consumers. All orders are fulfilled via Click & Collect from 184 UK branches, with payment collected at checkout before collection. Prices are displayed in GBP including VAT unless stated otherwise.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Motor Parts Direct sells automotive parts, accessories, maintenance products, valeting supplies, tools and garage equipment through an online platform (mpdonline.co.uk) on a Click & Collect fulfilment model supported by 184 branches across the UK. Customers order online and collect their items from a chosen branch, with a vehicle-registration-based lookup tool helping them find compatible parts.

Product overview

Motor Parts Direct is a UK-based B2C automotive parts e-commerce platform operating on a Click & Collect model with 184 branches nationwide. The platform offers a comprehensive product portfolio organized into six main categories: Car Parts (brake friction, engine components, electrical, filters, lighting, steering/suspension, transmission, wipers), Accessories (audio, electronics, emergency equipment, exterior/interior accessories, towing), Maintenance Products (adhesives, battery care, fluids, greases, paints, body repair), Valeting (interior/exterior cleaners, wash accessories, winter products), Tools (hand tools, compressors, jacks, machine shop, vehicle service tools, welding), and Garage Equipment (vehicle lifts, tyre bays). Key branded product lines include TotalEnergies engine oils (Quartz INEO, Quartz 9000, EVOL ranges), SAKURA emergency products, MAYP booster cables, Ring automotive accessories, FAI PRO lubricants, Carlube workshop products, and Rocket TT maintenance sprays. The platform features a reg lookup tool for vehicle-compatible part searching and notifies customers when orders are ready for collection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Motor Parts Direct Online Platform UK-based B2C e-commerce platform for automotive parts and accessories operating on a Click & Collect model with 184 branches nationwide.
• Car Parts Comprehensive range of vehicle parts including brake friction, engine parts, electrical components, filters, lighting, steering, suspension, and transmission parts for all vehicle makes and models.
• Accessories Vehicle accessories including audio, electronics, emergency and breakdown equipment, exterior/interior accessories, and towing and travel products.
• Maintenance Products Workshop and vehicle maintenance supplies including adhesives, battery maintenance, fluids, greases, paints, and body repair products.
• Valeting Products Car cleaning and detailing products for interior and exterior cleaning, car wash accessories, and winter essentials.
• Tools Automotive hand tools, compressors, jacks, lifting equipment, machine shop tools, vehicle service tools, and welding equipment.
• Garage Equipment Professional garage equipment including vehicle lifts (2-post, 4-post, scissor lifts) and tyre bay equipment including wheel alignment for trade and workshop customers.
• TotalEnergies Engine Oils Premium engine oils including Quartz INEO, Quartz 9000, and EVOL ranges for passenger vehicles, sold in 1L and 5L volumes, distributed under the TotalEnergies authorised partnership.
• SAKURA Emergency Products Emergency and breakdown products including 12V mini air compressors, hi-visibility vests, and vehicle safety equipment.
• MAYP Booster Cables Professional booster cables and jump leads in various gauges (16mm, 20mm, 35mm) for commercial, workshop, and recovery applications.
• Ring Automotive Products Vehicle emergency and convenience products including rechargeable tyre inflators and Seal & Go tyre repair kits.
• Maxiflo Screenwash All-seasons screenwash solution with winter freezing inhibitor for year-round windscreen cleaning, sold in 5L packaging.
• FAI PRO Lubricants Premium automotive lubricants and antifreeze including long-life red antifreeze with OAT inhibitor technology.
• Carlube Workshop Products Workshop cleanup and maintenance products including Dry Clean oil absorbent granules made from natural UK-mined minerals.
• Rocket TT Lubricant Award-winning multi-purpose maintenance spray for loosening rusted parts, stopping squeaks, and providing corrosion protection, supplied in 600ml packaging.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• TotalEnergiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMotor Parts Direct is an authorized distributor of TotalEnergies lubricants, offering the Quartz range of premium engine oils trusted worldwide for over 60 years. The partnership provides access to TotalEnergies' advanced R&D and cutting-edge engine protection technology.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Halfords: UK's largest motoring and cycling retailer with ~400 stores and a strong online channel. Most direct comparable to MPD given overlapping automotive parts, accessories, and tools offering for UK consumers.
• Euro Car Parts (LKQ): UK's largest online automotive parts retailer owned by LKQ Corporation. Direct competitor to MPD's car parts and accessories range, with stronger home delivery but less click & collect density.
• GSF Car Parts: UK-based automotive parts distributor with 180+ branches serving both retail and trade customers. Closely comparable branch-and-online model to MPD.
• Machine Mart: UK retailer of tools and equipment including automotive tools, with a multi-branch high street presence. Comparable in tools/equipment category overlap with MPD's tools and garage equipment lines.
• Toolstation: UK trade and DIY tools supplier with 550+ branches. Overlaps with MPD on tools and garage equipment, particularly for trade mechanics and DIY customers.
• Screwfix (Kingfisher): UK trade and DIY retailer with 800+ branches and click & collect model. Comparable click & collect infrastructure and overlap on tools, accessories, and maintenance products.

Broad incumbents

• Autozone: US-based automotive parts retailer with 6,000+ stores. International comparable in specialty auto parts retail model but operates in different geography.
• Advance Auto Parts: US automotive parts retailer with ~4,800 stores. Useful international comparable for specialty auto parts retail, though not in UK market.

Regional players

• Marshall's (Motorworld): UK vehicle retailer and aftermarket parts provider. Adjacent in UK automotive retail but primarily a franchised car dealer with parts servicing.

Emerging players

• Amazon UK (Automotive): Massive e-commerce platform with growing automotive parts and accessories category. Competes with MPD on convenience and price but lacks the branch network and regime-specific fitting advice.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MotorPartsDir

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 →

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