FRENOS SANCHEZ SL

What FRENOS SANCHEZ SL does

FRENOS SÁNCHEZ SL is a family-owned automotive aftermarket distributor founded in 1972 in Almería, Spain by Joaquín Sánchez. The company sells replacement parts, workshop machinery and tools, cleaning products, and paint and bodywork supplies, and offers custom fabrication services including hydraulic pipe manufacturing, brake drum and disc machining, custom steel slings, and wash bridge installation. It operates four physical branches across Almería province (Viator headquarters, Roquetas de Mar, El Ejido under the Apunto Recambios brand, and Campohermoso), supported by an own delivery fleet that provides same-day delivery within 24 hours across the entire province and warranty processing.

The company's primary customer base is B2B auto repair workshops (talleres), with individual vehicle owners (particulares) as a secondary segment served through physical stores, phone, WhatsApp, and the Docnet B2B customer portal for registered business accounts. It is a member of Grupo CGA, the leading auto parts distributor in Spain and Portugal, which is in turn the principal partner of global sector group ATR — providing supply chain, procurement and brand network benefits. Its GTM motion is sales-led, combining physical retail, inside sales, WhatsApp, and a B2B portal, with competitive pricing and same-day availability as core value propositions. The 2026 European Regional Development Fund grant via the Pyme Innova programme supports an Innovation Action Plan aimed at improving competitiveness.

Name

FRENOS SANCHEZ SL

Legal name

FRENOS SANCHEZ SL

Website

https://frenossanchez.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FRENOS SÁNCHEZ SL is a family-owned automotive aftermarket distributor founded in 1972, operating four branches across Almería province in Spain. It sells replacement parts, workshop tools, cleaning products, and custom-fabricated hydraulic and brake components primarily to B2B auto repair workshops and individual vehicle owners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Aftermarket Parts Distribution

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (3363), Motor Vehicle Brake System Manufacturing (336340), Motor Vehicle Steering and Suspension Components (except Spring) Manufacturing (33633)

SIC

Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Paint, refinishing & body shop supplies distribution (coatings, abrasives, tools, consumables) (CRAOANAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Car Wash, Auto Detailing & Vehicle Cleaning Supplies Distribution (CRAOAGAM)

Keywords

• Automotive spare parts
• Auto parts distribution
• Workshop machinery supply
• Paint and bodywork supplies
• Hydraulic pipe fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Viator

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Auto Parts Distribution: Sale and distribution of replacement parts for all types of automobiles, from passenger cars to industrial vehicles. Includes accessories, air conditioning, batteries, steering and suspension, distribution, electricity, clutch, exhausts, filters, brakes, lighting, seals and adhesives, additives and lubricants, refrigeration, bearings, and tires.
2. Workshop Equipment Sales: Sale of tools and machinery for workshops including manual tools, tool packs, workshop furniture and tool carts, work clothing and footwear, painting equipment, vacuum cleaners, sanders, polishers, compressors, lifts, and diagnostic equipment.
3. Cleaning Products: Sale of cleaning products for interior and exterior vehicle cleaning including soaps, polishes, waxes, dashboard cleaners, wheel cleaners for both professionals and individuals.
4. Custom Fabrication Services: Custom services including hydraulic pipe fabrication, drum and disc machining, custom slings, riveting and bonding of brake shoes.
5. Workshop Setup Consulting: Advisory services for workshop distribution and layout at no additional cost for customers purchasing workshop equipment.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

FRENOS SANCHEZ SL distributes automotive aftermarket spare parts (mechanical and electrical), workshop machinery and tools, professional cleaning products, and paint and bodywork supplies primarily to automotive repair workshops (talleres) in Almería province. The company also runs custom fabrication services—including hydraulic pipe manufacturing, sling production, and drum and disc machining—to source hard-to-find components for its trade customers.

Product overview

FRENOS SANCHEZ SL is a family-owned automotive aftermarket distributor operating since 1972, offering a unified portfolio of spare parts and workshop services through four locations in Almería province. The core offering consists of five integrated product/service lines: Mecánica y Electricidad (mechanical and electrical spare parts), Lavadero (car cleaning products and equipment), Pintura y Carrocería (paint and bodywork supplies), Maquinaria y Herramientas (workshop machinery and tools), and Otros Servicios (custom hydraulic, grinding, and fastening services). The company serves both retail customers and workshops, functioning as a one-stop supplier for automotive repair and maintenance needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mecánica y Electricidad (Mechanical and Electrical Spare Parts) Distribution of mechanical and electrical automotive spare parts for vehicle repair, targeted at independent repair workshops (talleres) and individual vehicle owners across Almería.
• Lavadero (Car Wash & Cleaning Products) Professional vehicle washing and cleaning products and consumables for workshops, car wash businesses, and private vehicle owners.
• Pintura y Carrocería (Paint and Bodywork Supplies) Paint, refinishing consumables, and bodywork supplies for collision repair shops, bodywork specialists, and individual customers.
• Maquinaria y Herramientas (Workshop Machinery and Tools) Workshop machinery, equipment, and hand tools for automotive repair professionals, including workshop installation and supply.
• Custom Fabrication Services (Hydraulic Pipes, Slings, Drum/Disc Machining) Bespoke fabrication services including hydraulic pipe manufacturing, sling production, and drum and disc machining, used to produce or refurbish hard-to-source or obsolete components for repair workshops.

Quantifiable outcome

• Same-day delivery within 24 hours with warranty processing
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Grupo CGAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrupo CGA is the leading auto parts distributor in Spain and Portugal. Frenos Sanchez belongs to Grupo CGA, providing access to the broader distribution network, supply chain advantages, and regional market leadership position.
• ATR (ATR International)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerATR is a global leader in the auto parts sector. Grupo CGA (parent company of Frenos Sanchez) is the principal partner of ATR, giving Frenos Sanchez indirect access to international network and global sector leadership.
• Asotecauto AlmeríaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCollaboration with Asotecauto Almería, a local automotive association, for industry networking and potential referral relationships.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Aurgi: Spanish auto parts and accessories retailer with workshops historically serving the same trade and DIY customer segments; comparable in offering breadth and Spanish regional footprint.
• Norauto: Spanish subsidiary of the French Mobivia group operating auto parts retail plus workshop services with multi-channel (online, in-store, fitment) operations — directly comparable B2B/B2C auto aftermarket model in Spain.
• Feu Vert: French-headquartered auto parts retailer and service chain with Spanish locations; competes in the same B2B workshop supply and consumer auto care categories that anchor Frenos Sánchez's portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• AutoZone: U.S.-listed leading aftermarket parts retailer with strong DIY and commercial programs; relevant as a scaled benchmark for parts distribution, multi-channel ordering, and commercial (B2B) program design.
• Würth Spain: Spanish arm of Würth, the global industrial fastening and workshop supplies giant; overlaps with Frenos Sánchez's tools, consumables, and workshop equipment lines via a broader industrial customer base.
• Genuine Parts Company (NAPA): U.S.-listed global distributor of automotive replacement parts through NAPA and other banners; comparable scaled benchmark for a multi-brand parts distribution and workshop supply model.
• Robert Bosch Automotive Aftermarket: Global automotive parts and diagnostics manufacturer/distributor; one of the principal first-brand suppliers carried by Frenos Sánchez and a benchmark for the kind of premium brand portfolio Frenos Sánchez competes alongside.

Others

• ATR International: Global auto parts distribution group of which Frenos Sánchez's parent Grupo CGA is the principal partner; comparable as the umbrella network defining the company's international scale and procurement leverage.
• AD International (AD Parts): European independent aftermarket parts distribution alliance; comparable as a peer network to Frenos Sánchez's own Grupo CGA/ATR affiliations and useful for benchmarking cooperative distribution models.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/frenos_sanchez_
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/frenos-sanchez-sl

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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