What XK ENGINEERING LIMITED does

XK ENGINEERING LIMITED operates a classic British car parts distribution business, branded in the market as the David Manners Group / David Manners Limited. The company catalogues more than 145,000 part numbers and actively stocks approximately 8,500 lines, spanning marques including Jaguar, Daimler, MG, Triumph, Mazda MX-5, the classic Mini, and the Morris Minor. Customers are individual classic car owners, restorers, and independent trade garages in the UK and internationally, with the company shipping to roughly 50 countries via DHL and APC and also serving walk-in counter trade at its Oldbury, West Midlands site.

The business is run as a family-owned retailer and distributor with a multi-brand structure. Subsidiary and brand identities include Abingdon MG Parts Ltd, Mini Spares Centre (Midlands) Ltd, and The Morris Minor Centre (Birmingham), indicating a marque-specialist roll-up. The proprietary 'Quality Code' scheme grades part condition, and the company runs active channels through marque owners clubs (JEC, MG Car Club, MX-5 Owners Club, Mini Sport owners club, Morris Minor Owners Club, Jaguar Clube Portugal) and physical presence at UK classic car shows (NEC Classic Motor Show, Practical Classics Restoration Show).

Revenue mechanics are direct-to-consumer e-commerce plus cash-and-carry counter trade, with international shipping as an incremental channel. There is no external funding; the company is supported by retained earnings and operates with a headcount of 11. The technical footprint is a standard e-commerce site, manual cataloguing, and integrated third-party shipping, with no disclosed AI, data, or platform-engineering capability.

Name

XK ENGINEERING LIMITED

Legal name

David Manners Limited

Website

https://xkengineering.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Family-owned UK distributor of classic British car parts (Jaguar, MG, Triumph, Mini, Morris Minor, MX-5) supplying 145,000+ SKUs to individual enthusiasts, restorers, and trade customers in the UK and ~50 international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Oldbury

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Parts Sales: Retail sales of Jaguar and Daimler car parts (genuine, original equipment, and aftermarket) through e-commerce and physical counter sales. Revenue is generated through one-time transaction sales with pricing that includes VAT.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

David Manners Group (DMG) is a UK-based specialist retailer of Jaguar and Daimler car parts, supplying genuine, original equipment (OE), and aftermarket components for both classic and modern models. The catalogue spans 145,000+ listed parts across 8,500 stocked lines, distributed via e-commerce (jagspares.co.uk), physical counter sales at the Oldbury warehouse, and click-and-collect, with worldwide shipping through DHL and APC.

Product overview

David Manners Group operates as a multi-brand car parts distributor offering genuine, original equipment (OE), and aftermarket parts for Jaguar, Daimler, MG, Triumph, Mazda MX-5, Classic Mini, and Morris Minor vehicles. The business provides over 145,000 listed parts across 8,500 stocked lines through both e-commerce and physical counter sales. Additional services include a club membership discount scheme, click-and-collect, and a rewards loyalty program. Sister sites serve MG, Triumph, Morris Minor, and Mazda MX-5 parts markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Jaguar & Daimler Car Parts Comprehensive range of genuine, original equipment (OE), and aftermarket parts for Jaguar and Daimler vehicles spanning both modern and classic models. Covers Modern Jaguar (S-Type, X-Type, X300, X308, X350, X351, XJ40, XF 2007-2015 and 2016+, XK X150, XK8 XKR, F-Type, F-PACE, E-PACE, I-PACE), Classic Jaguar (XK120, XK140, XK150, MK1, MK2, MK10, E-Type Series 1/2/3, S-Type, 420, 420G, XJ6 Series 1/2/3, XJ12 Series 1/2/3, XJS), and Daimler (Dart SP250, V8 250, DS420 Limousine, Sovereign 420, Sovereign 1, Sovereign 2). For Jaguar and Daimler vehicle owners, restoration hobbyists, and independent garages.
• Click and Collect (Call and Collect) Service Order online or by phone and collect parts in person from the Oldbury warehouse (991 Wolverhampton Road). Provides customers with immediate collection of stocked parts, supported by expert counter staff for parts identification and selection.
• DMG Rewards Loyalty Scheme Customer loyalty programme enabling members to earn points on parts purchases and redeem rewards, designed to drive repeat business from classic Jaguar/Daimler owners and trade buyers.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Birmingham Mini Owners ClubcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 February 2020Club discount partnership offering discounted prices on Mini parts to club members.
• Jaguar Clube PortugalcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 February 2020International club discount partnership for Jaguar owners in Portugal.
• Jaguar XK Car ClubcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 February 2020Club discount partnership for Jaguar XK Car Club members.
• Mini ClancoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 February 2020Club discount partnership for Mini Clan members.
• South Staffs MG Car ClubcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 February 2020Club discount partnership for South Staffs MG Car Club members.
• MG Car ClubcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 January 2020Club discount partnership offering discounted prices on MG parts to all members of the MG Car Club.
• Jaguar Enthusiasts' ClubcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 January 2020Club discount partnership offering discounted prices on Jaguar parts to club members.
• MX-5 Owners ClubcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 January 2020Club discount partnership offering discounted prices on MX-5 parts to club members.
• British Mini ClubcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 January 2020Club discount partnership offering discounted prices on Mini parts to club members.
• Club TriumphcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 January 2020Club discount partnership offering discounted prices on Triumph parts to club members.
• Gay Classic Car GroupcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 January 2020Club discount partnership offering discounted prices on classic car parts to club members.
• The Stag Owners ClubcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 January 2020Club discount partnership offering discounted prices on Stag parts to club members.
• TR Drivers ClubcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 January 2020Club discount partnership offering discounted prices on TR parts to club members.
• Triumph 2000 / 2500 / 2.5 RegistercoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 January 2020Club discount partnership offering discounted prices on Triumph parts to club members.
• Midget & Sprite ClubcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 July 2018New partnership offering discounted prices on parts to Midget & Sprite Club members.
• DHLcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary shipping partner for international deliveries including Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, Scottish Highlands and Islands, all European destinations, and worldwide shipments.
• APC DirectcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK shipping partner providing 1-2 day delivery service for all UK mainland orders.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SNG Barratt: UK-based specialist wholesaler of Jaguar and classic British car parts. Closest direct peer to DMG with overlapping marque coverage (Jaguar, Triumph, MG) and similar DTC-plus-counter model.
• Martin Robey: UK Jaguar parts specialist offering genuine, OEM and aftermarket components for classic and modern Jaguars. Directly comparable product set and customer base to DMG.
• Rimmer Bros: UK classic car parts retailer covering Triumph, MG, Rover, Mini, Land Rover and Ford. Closest peer to DMG's MG/Triumph/Mini subsidiary brands.
• Moss Europe: Distributor of classic British sports car parts (MG, Triumph, Austin-Healey) operating a similar wholesale/retail model with classic-marque specialisation.
• Holden Vintage & Classic: UK distributor of new, used and refurbished parts for classic cars (Jaguar, Austin-Healey, MG, Triumph, Mini, Rover). Comparable multi-marque stocking model and DTC e-commerce channel.

Broad incumbents

• Jaguar Classic / Heritage Parts: Manufacturer-backed classic Jaguar parts operation within JLR that supplies genuine and heritage components. Larger incumbent competitor with OEM authorisation DMG does not have.

Regional players

• XKs Unlimited: US-based Jaguar XK-series parts specialist. Directly comparable Jaguar-specialist inventory model but focused on the North American market rather than competing with DMG in the UK.
• British Car Parts (BCP) / Rimmers US: US distributor of British classic car parts (Austin-Healey, MG, Triumph, Jaguar, Rover). Comparable classic-marque specialty catalog but North America-focused.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 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 →

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