Auto France Parts

What Auto France Parts does

Auto France Parts SAS is a France-based, privately held B2B distributor and exporter of automotive spare parts founded in 2011. The company is headquartered in Chanteloup-les-Vignes in the Yvelines department (Paris region) and operates from facilities of over 2,200 m² equipped with an ERP system for supply chain and logistics management. Its sole disclosed senior leader is CEO Christian MOUJABER, and headcount is reported at 1–10 employees, indicating a lean operating model.

The company's product offering is organised into three categories: heavy goods vehicle parts sourced from manufacturers such as Renault Trucks, Volvo and Iveco; passenger car parts from Peugeot, Citroën, DS Automobile, Opel and Renault; and consumables such as engine oils. It aggregates parts from more than 80 partner brands — both vehicle manufacturers and equipmentiers — and resells them to independent aftermarket distributors, rather than to end consumers. The customer base comprises 100+ distributor references operating across 50+ countries, with an explicit strategic focus on emerging markets in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and South America where direct OEM presence is limited.

AFP generates revenue through one-time transaction sales of automotive parts and through ancillary logistics services (order preparation, supply chain management, tailored payment facilities). Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated case-by-case. Go-to-market is relationship-driven: the company relies on direct field sales, contact forms on its corporate website, and a sustained programme of international trade show participation (Automechanika Frankfurt, Equip Auto Paris, Automechanika Dubai, Automec Brazil, Equip Auto Algeria) to acquire and service distributor partners. In 2023, AFP achieved an Ecovadis Silver Medal, placing it in the top 20% of assessed companies for Corporate Social Responsibility.

Name

Auto France Parts

Legal name

Auto France Parts SAS

Website

https://auto-france-parts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Auto France Parts SAS is a France-based B2B distributor and exporter of OEM and equipmentier automotive spare parts, supplying commercial-vehicle and passenger-car components to independent aftermarket distributors across more than 50 emerging markets through an 80+ brand portfolio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Aftermarket Parts Distribution

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers (42312)

SIC

Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)

akta.pro primary industry

Heavy-duty truck, trailer & commercial vehicle parts distribution (CRAOANAJ)

Keywords

• Automotive parts distribution
• OEM spare parts
• Heavy goods vehicle parts
• Aftermarket parts export
• Passenger car parts

Headquarters

HQ city

Chanteloup-les-vignes

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Parts Distribution and Resale: Resale of automotive spare parts including original manufacturer parts, OEM (equipmentiers) parts, and adaptable parts for commercial vehicles and passenger cars. Revenue generated through one-time transaction sales to distributors serving end customers in emerging markets.
2. Logistics Services: Customized logistics solutions including order preparation, supply chain management, and tailored payment facilities for distributors and partners

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Auto France Parts is a France-based B2B distributor and exporter that resells automotive spare parts — including genuine manufacturer parts, OEM/equipmentier parts, and adaptable parts — for heavy goods vehicles (trucks, commercial vehicles from Renault Trucks, Volvo, Iveco) and passenger cars (Peugeot, Citroën, DS Automobile, Opel, Renault), alongside consumable products such as engine oils. The company serves independent aftermarket distributors in emerging markets across 50+ countries, supported by customized logistics solutions, technical follow-up, product training, and a global warranty process.

Product overview

Auto France Parts is a specialist distributor of automotive spare parts operating in emerging markets. The company operates as a unified distribution platform offering three main product categories: heavy goods vehicle parts (Poids Lourds) for commercial vehicles from manufacturers like Renault Trucks, Volvo, and Iveco; passenger vehicle parts (Véhicules Légers) from brands including Peugeot, Citroën, DS Automobile, Opel, and Renault; and consumable products such as engine oils. With over 80 partner brands, the company serves 100+ customer references across 50+ countries, focusing on Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and Independent Aftermarket (IAM) spare parts distribution with a global warranty process.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Heavy Goods Vehicle Parts (Poids Lourds) Distribution of spare parts for heavy goods vehicles (trucks and commercial vehicles), including parts from manufacturers Renault Trucks, Volvo, and Iveco as well as equipmentiers. Sold to independent aftermarket distributors serving commercial vehicle maintenance and repair markets in emerging economies.
• Passenger Vehicle Parts (Véhicules Légers) Distribution of spare parts for passenger cars, including parts from manufacturers Peugeot, Citroën, DS Automobile, Opel, and Renault as well as equipmentiers. Sold to independent aftermarket distributors serving passenger vehicle maintenance and repair markets in emerging economies.
• Consumable Products (Autres Pièces) Engine oils and other consumable products for vehicle maintenance, available to distributors through direct consultation with Auto France Parts. Includes reusable/remanufactured consumables as part of the company's sustainability commitments.
• Customized Logistics and Distribution Solutions Customized logistics services including order preparation, supply chain management, tailored payment facilities, global warranty process, technical follow-up, and product training offered to distributors and partners alongside parts distribution.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50,000+ parts delivered
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Renault TruckscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVehicle manufacturer partnership for distribution of commercial vehicle spare parts. Auto France Parts distributes Renault Trucks parts to emerging market distributors.
• VolvocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVehicle manufacturer partnership for distribution of commercial vehicle spare parts. Auto France Parts distributes Volvo parts to emerging market distributors.
• IvecocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVehicle manufacturer partnership for distribution of commercial vehicle spare parts. Auto France Parts distributes Iveco parts to emerging market distributors.
• PeugeotcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVehicle manufacturer partnership for distribution of passenger car spare parts. Auto France Parts distributes Peugeot parts to emerging market distributors.
• CitroëncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVehicle manufacturer partnership for distribution of passenger car spare parts. Auto France Parts distributes Citroën parts to emerging market distributors.
• DS AutomobilecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVehicle manufacturer partnership for distribution of passenger car spare parts. Auto France Parts distributes DS Automobile parts to emerging market distributors.
• OpelcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVehicle manufacturer partnership for distribution of passenger car spare parts. Auto France Parts distributes Opel parts to emerging market distributors.
• RenaultcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVehicle manufacturer partnership for distribution of passenger car spare parts. Auto France Parts distributes Renault passenger car parts to emerging market distributors.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Oscaro: France-headquartered online automotive parts platform offering OEM and IAM parts from a wide range of brands. Comparable to AFP on brand breadth and French base, but operates a consumer-facing digital storefront rather than B2B distributor relationships.
• AUTODOC: Berlin-headquartered online auto parts platform with a B2B arm serving workshops and distributors across Europe and selected emerging markets. Comparable multi-brand aftermarket model but executed at marketplace scale and primarily online.
• Mister Auto: France-headquartered online automotive parts retailer/distributor selling multi-brand parts to B2B and B2C across Europe. Directly overlaps with AFP on multi-brand IAM distribution but competes on a digital-first model.
• Diesel Technic: German-headquartered aftermarket distributor specializing in commercial vehicle and truck spare parts across 150+ countries under the DT Spare Parts brand. Closest peer to AFP's poids lourds distribution arm and emerging-market focus.
• Alliance Automotive Group: Pan-European automotive aftermarket parts distributor combining OEM and IAM brands across multiple geographies. Directly comparable to AFP in business model (B2B wholesale of multi-brand car and commercial-vehicle parts) but at materially larger European scale.

Regional players

• Granit Parts: European B2B parts distributor (headquartered in Germany) focused on agricultural, commercial-vehicle and workshop spare parts across multiple European markets. Comparable B2B/wholesale model but primarily European rather than global emerging-market orientation.

Broad incumbents

• LKQ Corporation: Global aftermarket parts distributor and largest North American player with European operations (LKQ Euro Car Parts). Overlap with AFP on multi-brand automotive parts distribution but at vastly larger scale, with a portfolio spanning collision, refinish, RV and truck.
• Genuine Parts Company (NAPA): U.S.-listed global distributor of automotive and industrial replacement parts (NAPA, GPC) operating in North America and Europe. Analogous multi-brand B2B distribution model with much greater scale and capital resources.
• Ferdinand Bilstein (febi): German aftermarket parts manufacturer and distributor of multi-brand IAM parts (febi, Blue Print, Meyle-related ranges) sold through distributors globally. Comparable on IAM brand breadth and emerging-market distribution channels.

Emerging players

• MEYLE: Hamburg-based aftermarket parts manufacturer (Wulf Gaertner Autoparts) distributing IAM parts under MEYLE, MEYLE HD and BGA brands through independent distributors worldwide. Smaller-scale brand manufacturer versus AFP's distributor position but overlapping customer base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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