Auto Spares Wales

What Auto Spares Wales does

Auto Spares Wales is an independent automotive parts retailer and cooling system specialist headquartered in Rogerstone, Newport, South Wales, operating under the legal entity Gwent Auto Spares Ltd. Founded in 2021, the company serves both the trade (professional mechanics and garages) and the general public through four physical retail branches across South Wales (Cwmbran, Rogerstone, Crumlin/Oakdale, and Merthyr Tydfil) and a same-day local delivery service backed by inventory of over 25,000 parts. Leadership consists of co-founders Stephen Jones (Managing Partner and Director of Purchasing) and Antony Griffiths (Sales Director), with the team carrying a combined 75+ years of industry experience.

The product portfolio spans more than 20 categories covering the full vehicle aftermarket: servicing consumables, braking, clutches, steering and suspension, rotating electrics, engine gaskets, timing belts, exhausts, oils and additives, engine management components, towing and caravan accessories, 4x4 parts, DVLA-registered number plates, vehicle care products, paints and sealants, workwear, hand and power tools, welding gas, and garage equipment. Distribution partnerships with tier-1 aftermarket brands including Castrol, Sealey, SGS Gases, Valeo, NGK, Yuasa, Mintex, Borg & Beck, FAI, febi, Muc-Off, Sky Parts, Value Garage Equipment, and V-Tech supply the inventory without proprietary brand risk. The business differentiates through specialist cooling expertise (new, repaired, rebuilt, and custom radiators for passenger, plant, and commercial vehicles, plus DPF/CAT/EGR cleaning) and free in-store services including wiper blade fitting, battery testing, winter checks, and while-you-wait number plate production.

The business operates a traditional sales-led retail model with one-time transaction revenue, predominantly quote-based pricing, and no disclosed e-commerce transaction capability, software products, or proprietary technology platform. The go-to-market combines physical retail branches, phone-based enquiry sales, and a content-driven company website. No external funding rounds, parent company, or institutional investors are identified; the company is privately held by its founders.

Name

Auto Spares Wales

Legal name

Gwent Auto Spares Ltd

Website

https://autospareswales.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Auto Spares Wales is an independent South Wales automotive parts retailer and cooling system specialist operating four branches, serving trade mechanics and consumers with 25,000+ stocked parts and same-day local delivery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Rogerstone

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Automotive Parts Retail: One-time transaction sales of vehicle parts and accessories across multiple categories including cooling systems, braking, clutch, steering, suspension, electrical components, and consumables. Revenue generated through point-of-sale at retail branches and delivery orders.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Auto Spares Wales is an independent automotive parts retailer and cooling specialist selling over 25,000 vehicle parts and accessories to the trade (mechanics, garages) and general public. Operating from four retail branches across South Wales with same-day local delivery, the business also provides value-add services including free wiper blade fitting, battery testing, number plate production, and DPF/CAT/EGR cleaning.

Product overview

Auto Spares Wales is an independent automotive parts and cooling specialist serving the trade and general public. The company operates as a multi-category auto parts retailer offering over 25,000 parts in stock with same-day delivery capability. The core product portfolio spans vehicle servicing, braking, cooling systems, clutches, steering & suspension, rotating electrics, engine components (gaskets, timing belts, engine management), exhausts, oils & additives, towing & caravan accessories, 4x4 parts, number plates, vehicle care products, paints & sealants, workwear, hand & power tools (Sealey brand), welding gas (SGS Gases), and garage equipment (Value Garage Equipment and V-Tech ranges). The business differentiates through specialist cooling expertise, free services (wiper blade fitting, battery testing, winter checks), and same-day delivery across four branch locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Servicing Parts

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

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CastrolcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor lubricant and oil supplier. Auto Spares Wales distributes Castrol products as part of their oils and additives range.
• SealeycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Sealey hand and power tools including sockets, spanners, ratchets, vehicle jacks, angle grinders, welders, and impact guns.
• SGS GasescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of SGS welding gases including CO2/Argon Mix, Pure Argon, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Helium, R134A refrigerant gas, and Pro Fuel.
• ValeominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAutomotive parts supplier featured in the Why Choose Us supplier logos section.
• NGKminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpark plug and ignition specialist featured in supplier logos.
• Muc-OffminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for bicycle and motorcycle care accessories sold through Auto Spares Wales stores.
• Sky PartsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of small carded accessory retail packs including bulbs, workshop consumables, electrical products, exhaust fittings, fuel hose, and general consumables.
• Value Garage EquipmentminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGarage equipment supplier offering affordable, quality garage equipment through Auto Spares Wales distribution.
• V-Tech Garage EquipmentminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpecialist garage equipment and workshop solutions provider. Auto Spares Wales serves as local point of service and support with 24 months warranty.
• FAIminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAutomotive parts supplier featured in Why Choose Us supplier logos section.
• febiminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAutomotive parts supplier featured in Why Choose Us supplier logos section.
• YuasaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBattery manufacturer featured in Why Choose Us supplier logos section.
• MintexminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrake parts specialist featured in Why Choose Us supplier logos section.
• Borg & BeckminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrake and clutch parts supplier featured in Why Choose Us supplier logos section.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Andrew Page: UK motor factor with trade-led sales across braking, steering, suspension and consumables; comparable product/customer profile and branch model.
• Motor Parts Direct: UK regional chain of motor factors with trade and retail customers; directly comparable in branch-led, multi-category auto parts retailing.
• Euro Car Parts (LKQ Euro Car Parts): UK's largest automotive parts retailer with national branch network and trade/consumer split; directly comparable in product breadth, customer base, and trade-led GTM.
• Car Parts 4 Less: Discount-focused UK online and branch-based parts retailer; directly comparable in product range and trade/retail customer overlap.
• GSF Car Parts: UK-wide automotive parts distributor with strong trade focus; closely comparable in product mix, branch network, and B2B/retail mix.

Broad incumbents

• Halfords: National UK retailer of automotive parts, accessories, tools and consumables, with fitting services; broad incumbent competing for the same consumer and prosumer parts spend.
• The Parts Alliance: UK distribution group of regional motor factors; comparable as a larger-scale trade parts distributor serving the same garage and consumer segments.

Emerging players

• Autodoc: Europe-wide online-only auto parts retailer with strong price positioning; an emerging threat to traditional multi-branch parts retailers in the same product categories.
• BM Catalysts: UK specialist in catalytic converters, DPF and exhausts; relevant adjacent specialist peer given Auto Spares Wales' exhaust and DPF/CAT/EGR cleaning offerings.

Regional players

• NRF (Nissens Radiator & Cooling): European cooling-system specialist (radiators, intercoolers, A/C); a relevant cooling-category comparable given Auto Spares Wales' stated cooling expertise and rebuild services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AutoSparesWalesUK
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/auto-spares-wales

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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 Auto Spares Wales