Car Parts Direct

Name

Car Parts Direct

Legal name

Car Parts Direct Ltd.

Website

https://carparts-direct.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Parts Retail

NAICS

Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Tire Retailers (4413), Automotive Parts and Accessories Retailers (44133), Motor Vehicle Steering and Suspension Components (except Spring) Manufacturing (33633)

SIC

Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013), Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714)

akta.pro primary industry

Automotive Parts & Accessories Online Retailers (CRAFADAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aftermarket Suspension & Steering Components Manufacturing (Shocks/Struts/Bushings/Tie Rods) (IMACANAC), Aftermarket Drivetrain & Powertrain Components Manufacturing (Clutches/CV Axles/Alternators/Starters) (IMACANAD), Aftermarket Exterior Accessories Manufacturing (Body Kits/Grilles/Bumpers/Racks/Tow Hooks) (IMACANAI)

Keywords

• Automotive parts retail
• Car parts supply
• Brake components
• Steering systems
• Vehicle replacement parts

Headquarters

HQ city

Mansfield

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Auto Parts Sales: One-time sale of automotive parts including brake components, steering systems, suspension parts, driveshafts, CV joints, wheel bearings, and accessories. Products are either brand new or remanufactured to original equipment specification. Revenue generated through product sales with UK mainland delivery included in pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Car Parts Direct sells replacement automotive parts for cars, vans, and 4x4s — covering brake systems, steering, suspension, drivetrain, and accessories — delivered direct from Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire warehouses to UK and worldwide customers via an online catalogue, telephone ordering, and a walk-in Mansfield showroom. The Fittapart sub-brand specialises in parts for older and classic vehicles (10+ years old) with over 80,000 parts in stock for discontinued models and kit cars.

Product overview

Car Parts Direct is an online automotive parts retailer and distributor operating a multi-brand portfolio. The core offering consists of replacement car parts (brake, steering, suspension, drivetrain components) sold through an online catalogue and telephone ordering system. The product portfolio is organized around the main Car Parts Direct brand and the Fittapart sub-brand specializing in parts for older and classic vehicles (10+ years old). Key product categories include brake systems (calipers, discs, pads, shoes), steering components (racks, pumps), suspension (shock absorbers, coil springs, wheel bearings), drivetrain (driveshafts, CV joints), and accessories (gas struts, door mirrors, light units, brake caliper paint, brake pipe flaring kits). The company stocks over 9,000 driveshafts, 7,500+ steering racks, 3,500+ steering pumps, and 2,000+ wheel bearing kits, with the Fittapart division holding over 80,000 parts for vehicles over 20 years old. Parts are delivered direct from Nottinghamshire warehouses to UK and worldwide customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Brake Calipers Largest range of brand new and remanufactured brake calipers in the UK, covering front and rear calipers for cars, vans, and 4x4s including both hydraulic and electric variants.
• Brake Discs Replacement brake discs for almost every car and van from the late 1960s onwards, covering all original equipment fitments including ATE, Bendix, Bosch, Lucas, Ferodo, and Delphi. Priced and supplied in pairs.
• Brake Pads and Shoes Brake pads and brake shoes for most vehicles from the late 1960s onwards, covering original equipment fitments including Mintex, ATE, Bendix, Bosch, Lucas, Ferodo, and Delphi. Supplied as complete axle sets.
• CV Joints Largest range of CV joints for cars, vans, and 4x4s in the UK, including joints for vehicles where dealers only supply complete drive shafts. Supplied complete with new gaiter and carries a full two-year guarantee.
• Diesel Glow Plugs Diesel glow plugs for all vehicle makes, including long life replacement glow plugs from manufacturers such as Bosch, NGK, and Lucas.
• Driveshafts New drive shafts and fully re-manufactured driveshafts with over 9,000 units in stock. Manufactured to original equipment specification with a full 2-year warranty.
• Coil Springs Suspension coil springs and leaf springs for cars, vans, and 4x4s from original equipment suppliers such as Suplex, Lesjofor, Kilen, and Sachs Boge, including heavy duty replacements.
• Coil Spring Assistors Easy-fit coil spring assistors designed to maintain level ride height when towing or carrying heavy loads. Supplied in four sizes as a kit to service two coil springs.
• Power Steering Pumps Over 3,500 steering pumps and power steering pumps in stock. Fully re-manufactured to original equipment specification with a full 2-year manufacturer's warranty.
• Shock Absorbers Wide range of shock absorbers for cars, vans, and 4x4 vehicles, including standard replacement, heavy duty options, suspension muscle kits for towing, and professional towing spring kits.
• Steering Racks Over 7,500 steering racks and 3,500 steering pumps in stock. Fully re-manufactured to original equipment specification with full warranty coverage.
• Wheel Bearing Kits and Hub Assemblies Complete wheel bearing kits for almost every vehicle on the road, with over 2,000 kits in stock including latest hub assembly bearings. Offers savings up to 60% compared to dealer prices.
• Door Mirrors and Glasses Complete door mirrors for virtually every type of vehicle on UK roads, available in both manual adjusting and electric variants. Supplied with fitting instructions.
• Light Units Headlights, rear lamps, fog lights, spot lights, and indicator units for most models on UK roads, supplied largely from original equipment manufacturers at discounted prices.
• Bonnet and Boot Gas Struts Boot struts and bonnet struts for cars, vans, and commercial vehicles, also supplying gas struts for commercial, leisure, industrial, plant, and marine applications.
• Brake Pipe Flaring Kit Complete brake pipe flaring tool kit including pipe cutters, twenty-five feet of copper brake pipe, and a selection of 25 brake pipe ends with dies for various brake and fuel pipe sizes.
• Brake Caliper Paint High temperature brake caliper paint kit with cleaner, available in 16 different colours. Protects calipers against oil, road salt, and heat. Can also be used on wheel hubs, brake drums, engine blocks, and valve covers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Save up to 60% on wheel bearing kits compared to dealer prices
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature1 record

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• AutoZone: Largest US aftermarket auto parts retailer combining e-commerce with thousands of physical stores. Overlaps with Car Parts Direct on mechanical replacement parts but operates a much broader portfolio at vastly larger scale.
• Amazon UK (Automotive): General online marketplace with a significant automotive parts and accessories category. Indirect but material competitor on price discovery and convenience for the same DIY consumer segments Car Parts Direct targets.
• Halfords: Major UK automotive products retailer with broad portfolio spanning parts, accessories, tools, cycles, and fitting services. Overlaps with Car Parts Direct on aftermarket parts but operates at significantly larger scale with national store footprint.

Direct peers

• RockAuto: US-headquartered online automotive parts retailer with an extensive catalogue of OEM and aftermarket parts across vehicle systems. Comparable online-first parts retailer model, though geographically focused on North America.
• GSF Car Parts: UK online and physical automotive parts retailer supplying parts to both trade (garages) and retail customers. Closely comparable business model with similar product breadth in mechanical wear parts.
• Mister Auto: European online automotive parts retailer with broad catalogue of replacement parts and accessories for multiple vehicle brands. Comparable online-led, multi-category parts business serving DIY consumers.
• Simply Motor Parts: UK-based online automotive parts retailer with similar catalogue of replacement parts for cars and vans. Closely comparable small-to-mid-sized online parts retailer targeting DIY motorists and trade customers.
• Euro Car Parts: UK-based online and branch-based automotive parts retailer offering similar brake, steering, and drivetrain components to both DIY and trade customers. Direct competitor in the same product category and customer base.
• Andrew Page: UK automotive parts distributor supplying independent garages and trade customers with mechanical parts. Direct competitor serving the B2B trade segment that Car Parts Direct also targets.

Emerging players

• EBC Brakes: UK-based specialist brake parts manufacturer and retailer offering discs, pads, and calipers for performance and OEM replacement. Comparable in the brake product category but with a performance/upmarket tilt versus Car Parts Direct's value positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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