Sky Parts

Name

Sky Parts

Legal name

SkyParts

Website

https://skyparts.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Parts Distribution

NAICS

Automotive Parts and Accessories Retailers (44133)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Automotive Aftermarket Parts Distribution (Light-Duty) (TLAKAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Automotive Parts, Tires & Workshop Supplies Marketplaces (CRAFAHAD)

Keywords

• Automotive parts distribution
• Aftermarket auto components
• Wholesale motor trade
• Vehicle spare parts supply
• Car parts wholesale

Headquarters

HQ city

Worcester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wholesale automotive parts distribution: Sky Parts generates revenue through the wholesale distribution of automotive components, selling to motor factors, retail shops, warehouse outlets, and van sales operations. Products are sold via trade accounts at wholesale prices, with free shipping on UK orders over £100+VAT.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sky Parts is a wholesale distributor of aftermarket automotive components serving the UK motor trade from a 25,000 sq ft warehouse in Worcester. The company supplies over 4,500 parts across 17 categories to motor factors, retail shops, warehouse outlets, and van sales operations, offering same-day, next-day, and Saturday delivery. It also operates a trade showroom open to the general public for in-person purchases.

Product overview

Sky Parts is a wholesale distributor of automotive components serving the UK motor trade. The company operates from a 25,000 sq ft warehouse in Worcester with over 4,500 automotive parts across 17 main product categories. The portfolio includes workshop consumables (cable ties, tapes, fasteners, hose clips), electrical products (cables, fuses, relays, switches), automotive bulbs (halogen, LED, xenon), exhaust fittings, braking components, replacement parts, and specialized items like windscreen washer pumps and wishbone bolts. Additionally, Sky Parts offers a dedicated retail carded parts range with over 2,200 small part numbers for counter display. The company serves motor factors, retail shops, warehouse outlets, and van sales operations, with products available through physical showroom visits or online trade accounts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Automotive Parts Catalog (4,500+ SKUs across 17 categories) Wholesale supply of aftermarket automotive components sold to motor trade businesses (motor factors, retail shops, warehouse outlets, van sales operators) and to the general public through the in-house trade showroom. Spans 17 categories and 4,500+ SKUs, shipped from a 25,000 sq ft Worcester warehouse.
• Same-Day Delivery Service Same-day delivery of ordered automotive parts to UK motor trade customers, dispatched from the Worcester warehouse.
• Next-Day Delivery Service Next-day delivery of ordered automotive parts to UK motor trade customers, dispatched from the Worcester warehouse.
• Saturday Delivery Service Saturday delivery of ordered automotive parts to UK motor trade customers, enabling weekend replenishment for trade workshops and resellers.
• Trade Showroom (Public-Access Retail Counter) Physical trade showroom at the Worcester warehouse where general public and trade customers can browse and purchase automotive parts in person, complementing the wholesale delivery channels.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

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App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• A1 Buying GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSky Parts is an approved supplier to the A1 Buying Group, enabling access to a wider network of motor trade customers and purchasing power through group buying arrangements. This partnership positions Sky Parts as a preferred vendor within the automotive aftermarket supply chain.
• Multi-branch Super FactorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSky Parts maintains partnerships with large multi-branch super factors, extending their distribution network across multiple branches and enabling broader market reach through established automotive supply chains.

Scale indicators5 records

Direct peers

• Auto Electric Supplies (AES): Long-established UK-based specialist in 12V electrical components, bulbs, cables and connectors sold to the motor trade. A close niche-comparable to Sky Parts on product specialisation (auto-electrical), trade-customer base and single-warehouse catalogue model.
• FPS Distribution: UK motor factor and parts distributor serving independent garages and trade customers through branches and online channels. Directly comparable to Sky Parts on aftermarket parts, trade accounts, multi-channel distribution and motor-trade customer focus.
• LKQ Euro Car Parts: UK's largest automotive aftermarket parts distributor with hundreds of branches and nationwide delivery. Directly comparable to Sky Parts in core business (wholesale motor-factor supply, trade accounts, branch/counter model) but with materially greater scale, breadth and buying power.
• GSF Car Parts: National UK motor factor chain selling replacement automotive parts to trade and retail via branches, vans and online. Overlaps directly with Sky Parts on product categories (brakes, filters, electricals, bulbs), customer base (motor factors, garages) and distribution model (branch + delivery).
• Andrew Page: UK motor factor distributor with a multi-branch network supplying workshops and trade customers. Comparable to Sky Parts on customer segments (motor trade), product mix (aftermarket parts and consumables) and trade-account model, though with a larger regional branch footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Halfords: UK high-street retailer and online seller of automotive parts, bulbs, accessories and consumables. Comparable to Sky Parts on auto-bulbs, electricals, wiper blades and consumables range but serves retail/consumer end-customers rather than focusing on the motor-trade wholesale channel.
• Bosch Automotive Aftermarket: Global OEM and aftermarket automotive parts brand with deep UK distribution. Comparable to Sky Parts on overlapping product categories (bulbs, electricals, wiper blades, sensors) but operates as a Tier-1 manufacturer/supplier to distributors like Sky Parts rather than as a direct trade-only wholesaler.

Emerging players

• Autodoc: Europe's leading online-first automotive parts retailer with extensive fitment data and next-day delivery across the UK. Comparable to Sky Parts on product range and target customers (DIFM and trade buyers) but differentiates through a digital-native platform rather than physical distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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