Partscomm

What Partscomm does

Partscomm is a UK-based commercial vehicle parts distributor operating as part of the Guest Motors Limited / Ian Guest Holding Limited group. The company distributes parts across 15 product categories covering approximately 98-99% of the UK commercial vehicle parc, serving workshops, fleet operators, and OEM dealer networks. Its distribution model is built around 13+ branches with its own delivery fleet, enabling rapid parts delivery across the UK.

Partscomm holds authorized distributor agreements with major Tier 1 OEMs including Holset, BorgWarner, MAHLE, MANN-FILTER, Brembo, Jost, Meritor, BPW, Varta, Firestone, and Continental. It also operates franchise agreements with IVECO and FCA, embedding it within OEM-certified parts channels. With 450 employees across 16 sites, Partscomm offers a broad SKU portfolio that allows workshop customers to source parts from a single supplier.

The business model is a one-time hardware sales model with a sales-led, phone-based go-to-market approach. Revenue is generated by selling physical parts to B2B customers (workshops, fleet operators) at margin over cost. No subscription, recurring, or platform-based revenue streams are indicated. The company is privately held with no disclosed PE backing and operates without any publicly disclosed AI/ML or digital platform capabilities.

Name

Partscomm

Legal name

Partscomm Limited

Website

https://partscomm.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Partscomm is a UK commercial vehicle parts distributor operating 13+ branches with its own delivery fleet across 16 sites, supplying 15 product categories to workshops, fleet operators, and OEM dealer networks under authorized distributor agreements with major Tier 1 brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Vehicle Parts Distribution

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Vehicle Parts Distribution (Heavy-Duty Truck/Bus) (TLAKAOAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Heavy-duty truck, trailer & commercial vehicle parts distribution (CRAOANAJ), Automotive Aftermarket Parts Distribution (Light-Duty) (TLAKAOAA), Maintenance, service & repair (MSR) parts distribution (filters, belts, hoses, wipers, fluids) (CRAOANAB)

Keywords

• Commercial vehicle parts
• Aftermarket truck parts
• Commercial vehicle distribution
• Fleet parts supply
• Trailer parts UK

Headquarters

HQ city

West Bromwich

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Parts Sales: Sale of aftermarket commercial vehicle parts including braking, suspension, electrical, filtration, cooling, steering, lighting, body parts, trailer parts, turbo/exhaust components, and consumables. Sales are one-time transactions with no recurring revenue model mentioned.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Partscomm distributes aftermarket and OE commercial vehicle parts for trucks, vans, trailers, and light commercial vehicles across the UK. It operates 13+ branches and a central Hinckley warehouse, supported by its own delivery fleet, supplying replacement parts across 15 product categories spanning braking, suspension, filtration, electrical, turbo/exhaust, lighting, consumables, and workshop tooling.

Product overview

Partscomm is a commercial vehicle parts distributor operating as a single unified offering — a direct-to-customer parts supply and delivery service for vans, trucks, trailers, and light commercial vehicles. The product portfolio spans 15 distinct product categories: Air Braking, Body Parts, Braking, Clutches, Consumables (7,000+ lines), Cooling, Electrical, Filtration (98% vehicle parc coverage), Lighting, Safety/Workshop/Tools (9,500 lines), Steering, Suspension, Trailer, Turbo & Exhaust, and Wheel Hubs. These categories range from complex components (brake calipers, turbos, suspension air springs) through to everyday workshop consumables, tools, and body panels. Parts are sourced from multiple OE manufacturer brands and supplied as aftermarket solutions for all major commercial vehicle makes (DAF, MAN, Mercedes, Renault, Scania, Volvo, and light commercial vehicles). Delivery is supported by an own-fleet van network supplemented by a brand-new central warehouse in Hinckley and 13 existing branch centres across the UK.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% coverage of commercial vehicle parc for batteries
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SCM (Turbo Remanufacturing)coreTechnology or IntegrationSCM is an Authorised Independent Remanufacturer of Holset and BorgWarner turbos in the UK. Partscomm works closely with SCM, offering service-exchange turbos with 12-month no quibble replacement guarantee. Next-day delivery available for comprehensive range of commercial vehicles.
• Stud ExtractcoreTechnology or IntegrationStud Extract are leaders in HGV wheel hub services. Partscomm works with Stud Extract to refurbish wheel hubs with minimum disruption. Products are independently tested and certified to be comparable with original manufacturer equipment. All hubs are fully guaranteed and fitted with FAG bearings as standard.
• DinexcoreTechnology or IntegrationDinex is a global marketing leader in exhaust parts development, recognised quality brand amongst OE manufacturers and end users. Partscomm supplies a wide range of Dinex exhaust parts for trucks, light commercial vehicles and buses.
• JostcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeading trailer manufacturer. Partscomm offers OE and aftermarket trailer parts from Jost at reduced prices, including fifth wheels, landing legs, mud flaps, and more.
• GranningcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartscomm offers Granning branded suspension parts with a market-leading three year warranty on all Granning branded parts. Granning is a premium leaf spring manufacturer.
• BrembocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartscomm is a stockist of truck brake discs and brake calipers from BREMBO. Brembo offers improved fit, optimum braking performance and safety with service life up to 30% longer than similar products.
• MeritorcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartscomm offers genuine OE trailer brake drums and parts from Meritor for trailer applications.
• BPWcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartscomm supplies genuine OE trailer brake drums and parts from BPW for trailer applications.
• HolsetcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartscomm is an Authorised Distributor of Holset turbos, offering new and service-exchange turbochargers.
• BorgWarnercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartscomm is an Authorised Distributor of BorgWarner turbos, offering new and service-exchange turbochargers.
• MAHLE OEcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartscomm is an Authorised Distributor of MAHLE OE turbos.
• MANN-FILTER (Mann+Hummel)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartscomm stocks comprehensive range of MANN-FILTER products for commercial vehicles including air, oil, fuel, cabin, and urea filters meeting Euro VI standards.
• Firestone (Vibracoustic)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFirestone Airsprings are leaders in product quality, range and availability with over 90 years of continuous product development for commercial vehicle applications.
• ContinentalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartscomm is an approved stockist for Continental airspring brands alongside Firestone.
• Schomaker (Germany)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremium leaf spring manufacturer from Germany. Partscomm specializes in air and mechanical suspension parts including Schomaker products.
• VartacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartscomm provides commercial vehicle batteries from Varta with 2-year warranty minimum, covering 99% of commercial vehicle parc.
• LucascoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartscomm stocks Lucas batteries and electrical products for commercial vehicles.
• NumaxcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartscomm stocks Numax batteries for commercial vehicles.
• Hammer ClutchcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartscomm offers Hammer clutches for commercial vehicles with 12 months unlimited mileage warranty.
• LipecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartscomm stocks Lipe clutches for commercial vehicles with 12 months unlimited mileage warranty.
• LED AutolampscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLED Autolamps provides commercial vehicle LED lighting range fully ECE approved with IP67 rating for water and dust protection. Extended warranties offered across range.
• ElectraQuipcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorElectraQuip provides LED warning beacons and light bars with ECE R10 and R65 approval for on/off road applications.
• BlacktechcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBlacktech air springs use modern technology and tailor-made engineering solutions as part of Vibracoustic CV Air springs product line.
• IVECO LimitedcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerPartscomm has franchise agreement with IVECO Limited. Vehicle manufacturers with whom Partscomm has franchise agreement act as processors for warranty and product safety purposes.
• FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES UK LTDcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerPartscomm has franchise agreement with FCA Group. Vehicle manufacturers share data for warranty fulfilment, product safety, assistance services, and technical communications.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK: OEM dealer and parts network for Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles in the UK — serves as a competing source of branded parts for Mercedes fleet operators.
• LKQ Euro Car Parts: UK's largest automotive aftermarket parts distributor (part of LKQ Corporation), operating across light and commercial vehicle categories with significant branch and online presence — adjacent comparator illustrating the scale benchmark Partscomm could pursue.
• Volvo Trucks UK: OEM dealer network offering Volvo genuine parts for trucks in the UK. Comparable as an alternative parts supply channel for Volvo fleet operators, though limited to a single OEM.
• DAF Trucks UK: OEM dealer network for DAF trucks in the UK offering genuine parts. Comparable as an alternative parts supply channel, though DAF-specific rather than all-makes aftermarket like Partscomm.
• Renault Trucks UK: OEM dealer and parts network for Renault Trucks in the UK — comparable as an alternative parts channel for Renault fleet operators, single-OEM rather than all-makes.
• MAN Truck & Bus UK: OEM dealer and parts network for MAN commercial vehicles in the UK — overlaps with Partscomm on MAN parts demand from fleet customers but does not provide all-makes aftermarket distribution.
• Scania UK: OEM dealer network offering genuine Scania parts and workshop services across the UK — competes with Partscomm for branded parts demand on Scania trucks but does not cover all-makes aftermarket distribution.
• IVECO UK: OEM dealer network for IVECO commercial vehicles in the UK, offering genuine parts and service. Partscomm holds a franchise agreement with IVECO, making IVECO UK both a partner and a partial competitive overlap in genuine parts supply.

Direct peers

• ATS Euromaster: Major UK commercial vehicle tyre, parts, and service network with extensive branch coverage — comparable to Partscomm in serving commercial fleet operators through physical locations, though with a stronger service/tyre focus.
• FPS Distribution: UK-based independent aftermarket distributor of commercial vehicle parts serving trucks, trailers, and light commercial vehicles through a multi-branch network — directly comparable to Partscomm in product mix, customer base, and distribution model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/partscomm

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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