What TPS does

TPS (Trade Parts for Volkswagen Group Vehicles) is a B2B trade parts distributor and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Volkswagen Group UK, headquartered in Croydon, United Kingdom, and operating since 2006. The company supplies Volkswagen Group Approved Genuine Parts, a proprietary Quantum consumables range of over 500 SKUs exclusive to the VW Group network, and a curated 'Brands at TPS' aftermarket range sourced from BOSCH, MAHLE, NITERRA, SKF, VALEO and ZF for older VW Group vehicles. Its product portfolio spans engine oils (across Synta, Platinum, LongLife, and Ultra sub-brands with multiple OEM-specific approvals), vehicle fluids, batteries, wiper blades, maintenance fluids and greases, workshop essentials, cleaning and valeting products, and bodyshop and mechanical parts.

TPS distributes through a UK-wide network of physical TPS Centres staffed by knowledgeable personnel, complemented by a trade-focused website (tps.trade) offering an online product catalogue, oil search tool, centre finder, and downloadable catalogues. Additional service offerings include TPS National (aftermarket parts pricing and total loss avoidance assistance for bodyshops) and TPS APEX. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers must contact local TPS Centres or hold trade accounts. The primary customer segment is automotive workshops and bodyshops servicing Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, Škoda, and CUPRA vehicles, with a secondary segment of vehicle owners seeking quality aftermarket parts for older VW Group models.

The business operates with 501-1000 employees in a single geography (United Kingdom) under the corporate umbrella of Volkswagen AG via Volkswagen Group UK. There are no disclosed funding rounds, acquisitions, leadership changes, or independent financial statements — TPS is privately held within the group structure with no outside investors.

Name

TPS

Legal name

TPS

Website

https://tps.trade

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

TPS is a UK-based B2B trade parts distributor and subsidiary of Volkswagen Group UK, supplying genuine VW Group parts, a proprietary Quantum consumables range, and aftermarket brands to automotive workshops and bodyshops servicing VW Group vehicles.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Parts Distribution

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers (42312)

SIC

Wholesale-Motor Vehicles & Motor Vehicle Parts & Supplies (5010), Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)

akta.pro primary industry

Maintenance, service & repair (MSR) parts distribution (filters, belts, hoses, wipers, fluids) (CRAOANAB)

Keywords

• Automotive parts distribution
• OEM genuine parts
• Workshop consumables
• Bodyshop parts supply
• Aftermarket vehicle parts

Headquarters

HQ city

Croydon

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Volkswagen Group Genuine Parts Sales: TPS generates revenue through the sale of Volkswagen Group Approved Genuine Parts to trade customers including workshops and bodyshops.
2. Quantum Consumables Range: Sale of proprietary Quantum brand consumables including oils, fluids, maintenance products, and workshop essentials to the trade.
3. Brands at TPS Range: Sale of third-party branded parts from trusted manufacturers including BOSCH, MAHLE, NITERRA, SKF, VALEO and ZF for older Volkswagen Group vehicles.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

TPS supplies Volkswagen Group Approved Genuine Parts, its proprietary Quantum Consumables range (over 500 competitively priced automotive parts and consumables), and curated aftermarket branded parts (BOSCH, MAHLE, NITERRA, SKF, VALEO, ZF) to the UK automotive trade. It also offers services such as TPS National (aftermarket parts pricing and total loss avoidance for bodyshops) and a Centre Finder to locate distribution centres.

Product overview

TPS (Trade Parts for Volkswagen Group Vehicles) is a trade parts supplier operated by Volkswagen Group UK, supplying Volkswagen Group Approved Genuine Parts and Quantum Consumables to the automotive trade since 2006. The offering consists of three main product tiers: Genuine Parts (Volkswagen Group Approved, identical quality to new-vehicle production parts), Quantum Consumables (over 500 competitively priced parts exclusive to the Volkswagen Group network), and Brands at TPS (high-quality parts from BOSCH, MAHLE, NITERRA, SKF, VALEO, and ZF for older Volkswagen Group vehicles). The product portfolio spans Oil (with Synta, Platinum, LongLife, and Ultra sub-brands), Vehicle Fluids (Anti-freeze, AdBlue, Brake Fluid, Screenwash), Parts (Batteries, Wiper Blades), Maintenance Fluids & Greases, Workshop Essentials, Cleaning & Valeting, and Bodyshop/Mechanical Products. Supporting services include TPS National (aftermarket parts pricing and total loss avoidance for bodyshops), TPS APEX, and a Centre Finder for locating distribution points.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Quantum: Exclusive brand range comprising over 500 competitively priced automotive parts and consumables for the Volkswagen Group network.
• Brands at TPS

Products and services

• Genuine Parts Volkswagen Group Approved Genuine Parts identical in quality to those used in new-vehicle production, designed to fit first time, available to trade customers (workshops and bodyshops) through TPS Centres.
• Quantum Consumables Exclusive proprietary brand of over 500 competitively priced automotive parts and consumables available only to the Volkswagen Group network.
• Brands at TPS

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Volkswagen Group UKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTPS is part of Volkswagen Group UK, operating as the official trade parts supplier for the group. This partnership provides exclusive access to genuine Volkswagen Group parts and the ability to serve the broader Volkswagen Group dealer and workshop network.
• BOSCHminorOthersBOSCH supplies high-quality automotive parts through the Brands at TPS range, suitable for older Volkswagen Group vehicles.
• MAHLEminorOthersMAHLE supplies engine components and other parts through the Brands at TPS range for older Volkswagen Group vehicles.
• NITERRAminorOthersNITERRA supplies automotive parts through the Brands at TPS range for older Volkswagen Group vehicles.
• SKFminorOthersSKF supplies bearings and related components through the Brands at TPS range for older Volkswagen Group vehicles.
• VALEOminorOthersVALEO supplies automotive components through the Brands at TPS range for older Volkswagen Group vehicles.
• ZFminorOthersZF supplies automotive technology including driveline and chassis components through the Brands at TPS range for older Volkswagen Group vehicles.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• GSF Car Parts: UK aftermarket automotive parts distributor operating branches and a strong trade-focused e-commerce platform with transparent pricing. Comparable to TPS as a B2B parts supplier targeting independent workshops across multiple vehicle brands.
• Motor Parts Direct: UK trade parts distributor operating a network of trade counters serving independent garages. Closely comparable to TPS as a B2B-only parts supplier focused on the UK independent workshop channel.
• FPS Distribution: UK automotive aftermarket parts distributor serving independent garages and workshops through branches and online ordering. Operates in the same B2B trade supply channel as TPS, with comparable scale and customer segment.
• Alliance Automotive Group: Major European aftermarket automotive parts distributor with significant UK presence, operating brands like GROUPAUTO, PRT and FPS. Directly comparable to TPS as a B2B trade parts distributor serving independent workshops across all makes and models.
• Euro Car Parts: UK's largest multi-brand automotive parts distributor serving trade workshops and consumers; part of LKQ Corporation. Directly comparable to TPS as a B2B parts supplier with both physical branches and a transparent online catalog across thousands of SKUs.
• Andrew Page: UK automotive aftermarket parts distributor with trade counter network serving independent workshops. Directly comparable to TPS as a B2B trade parts supplier in the UK aftermarket channel.

Others

• MAHLE Aftermarket: Global automotive parts manufacturer and aftermarket supplier of engine components, filters, and other parts; supplies products through the Brands at TPS range. Comparable as an aftermarket brand partner that TPS distributes, not a direct competitor in B2B distribution.
• Robert Bosch UK Automotive Aftermarket: UK division of Bosch's automotive aftermarket business; supplies parts to the trade including through the Brands at TPS range. Comparable to TPS as a major aftermarket parts brand and supplier, though operating as a brand/manufacturer rather than a multi-brand trade distributor.

Broad incumbents

• LKQ Corporation: Global aftermarket automotive parts distributor and parent company of Euro Car Parts. Operates broadly across North America and Europe with multiple specialty brands; comparable to TPS as a scaled aftermarket parts platform but at vastly larger scope and geographic reach.
• HELLA UK: UK lighting and electronics parts manufacturer and aftermarket supplier for the automotive trade. Comparable to TPS as a major aftermarket supplier to UK workshops, though operating primarily as a specialized brand rather than a multi-brand trade distributor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/vwgtps

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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