Tex Automotive Limited

What Tex Automotive Limited does

Tex Automotive Limited is a UK-based manufacturer and direct-to-consumer retailer of replacement parts for classic British cars, founded in 1944 as Magnatex Ltd and now operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of British Motor Heritage following its May 2008 acquisition. The company manufactures core product lines in-house at its Witney, Oxfordshire facility using original tooling retained from the 1940s-1950s, including classic door mirrors and windscreen wiper arms and blades that were original equipment on British Leyland vehicles from 1974 to 1983. Supporting categories include replacement fuel caps, brake discs/pads/shoes/drums, windscreen washer equipment, and a portfolio of distributed third-party brands (Renovo car care, Samco silicone hose kits, Castrol oils and lubricants, EBC brakes, Avon battery chargers). The business also sells licensed lifestyle merchandise (clothing, caps, Castrol-branded goods), hand-crafted Concours wool carpets, and gift vouchers, with a recently launched bmh4x4.com Land Rover parts store extending into the 4x4 segment in November 2025.

The company operates a self-serve e-commerce storefront at texautomotive.com with worldwide shipping and phone-based sales support for bespoke orders, targeting individual classic car enthusiasts, restorers, and low-volume British vehicle manufacturers. Pricing is unit-based with no subscription or recurring revenue model, displayed exclusive of VAT, and ranges from approximately £16 to £415 per item depending on complexity. Distribution is exclusively direct-to-consumer through the Tex website and related BMH group properties, supported by digital marketing channels including YouTube fitting guides, Facebook/Instagram organic social, MailChimp email automation, and SEO-optimized category navigation. The technology stack is conventional e-commerce infrastructure (Stripe payments, MailChimp, Digital Ocean backups, Rapport Design for web management), with no disclosed AI/ML capabilities.

Name

Tex Automotive Limited

Legal name

Tex Automotive Limited

Website

https://texautomotive.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1944

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Tex Automotive Limited is a UK-based manufacturer and e-commerce retailer of replacement parts for classic British cars (1950s-1980s era), operating direct-to-consumer via texautomotive.com with worldwide shipping, serving restoration enthusiasts and low-volume vehicle manufacturers under the British Motor Heritage group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Classic Car Replacement Parts

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (3363), Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (336390)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Automotive Mirrors & Exterior Vision Systems Manufacturing (Mirrors/Housings/Camera Modules) (IMACAKAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Automotive Exterior Trim & Appearance Components Manufacturing (Moldings/Badges/Grilles/Chrome/Cladding) (IMACAKAE)

Keywords

• Classic car parts
• Automotive replacement parts
• British vehicle restoration
• Wiper arms blades
• Classic car accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

Witney

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Automotive Parts Sales: Direct product sales of classic British car parts and accessories through e-commerce platform. One-time purchase transactions with no recurring revenue. Includes mirrors, wipers, brakes, fuel caps, and accessories.
2. Aftermarket Accessories: Sales of lifestyle products including clothing, signs, keyrings, and merchandise bearing classic car brand logos (MG, Castrol). Also includes car care products (Renovo, Evans).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Tex Automotive manufactures and sells reproduction and replacement parts for classic British cars (1950s-1980s) directly to consumers through its own e-commerce platform. Core manufactured lines include classic mirrors, windscreen wiper arms and blades, fuel caps, brake components, and windscreen washer equipment, with bespoke wiper arm manufacturing capability. The catalog also distributes third-party brands (EBC Brakes, Renovo, Samco, Castrol, Avon) and offers lifestyle merchandise and Concours wool carpets.

Product overview

Tex Automotive Limited is a manufacturer and supplier of quality parts for British classic cars, established in the 1940s. The company operates as a multi-product e-commerce platform offering an extensive range of classic car parts and accessories. The core products include Classic Mirrors (door, sports, interior, wing mirrors) and Classic Wipers (arms and blades) which were original equipment on British Leyland vehicles from 1974-1983 and many vehicles from the 1950s-1980s. Supporting product lines include Replacement Fuel Caps, Replacement Brakes (discs, pads, shoes, drums), Windscreen Washer Equipment, Renovo car care products (vinyl/canvas cleaners and proofers for convertible hoods), Samco Silicone Hose Kits, and Castrol Oils & Lubricants. The company also offers Accessories (aerials, badges, battery chargers, carpets, etc.), Tex Classic Clothing merchandise, Castrol-branded merchandise, Concours Wool Carpets, Gift Vouchers, and Battery Chargers. The product portfolio is complemented by bmh4x4.com for Land Rover parts. Tex operates a 12-month manufacturer warranty on all parts and serves customers worldwide with worldwide shipping.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Classic Mirrors

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• British Motor Heritage (BMH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTex Automotive was acquired by British Motor Heritage (BMH) in May 2008. Tex relocated within BMH's premises at Witney following acquisition. BMH is a group company supplying parts for classic cars since the 1980s.
• EBC BrakesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTex Automotive is a distributor of EBC brake products including USR Series Fine Slotted Brake Discs. Products are sold through Tex's e-commerce platform.
• RenovominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor distributor of Renovo car care product range, specializing in hood refurbishment products including vinyl and canvas cleaners, revivers, and proofers.
• Samco Silicone HosesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor distributor of Samco Silicone Hose Kits for classic cars including MG, Triumph, and other British vehicles.
• bmh4x4.comminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSeparate online store (bmh4x4.com) now live, selling Land Rover parts with thousands of items in stock. Operates as related but distinct brand under BMH group.
• StripecoreTechnology or IntegrationPayment processing provider for online transactions. Stripe handles payment processing including purchase totals and billing information.
• Rapport DesignminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWebsite development and server management agency. Manages web server and ensures website security and functionality.
• CastrolminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Castrol automotive products including engine oils, brake fluids, coolants, gear oils, greases, and Castrol merchandise/clothing.
• Avon Battery ChargersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Avon battery charger products including trickle chargers and intelligent multi-amp chargers for automotive applications.
• Concours CarpetsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGroup company of British Motor Heritage Ltd. Hand-crafted wool carpet sets manufactured in Oxfordshire facility at Witney for classic car interiors.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Rimmer Bros: UK-based classic British car parts retailer covering Triumph, MG, Rover, and similar marques to Tex. Comparable product range, DTC e-commerce model, and customer overlap in the classic British vehicle restoration market.
• Victoria British Ltd: US classic British car parts retailer with comparable catalog (mirrors, trim, accessories) and DTC model targeting MG, Triumph, Austin-Healey owners. Direct cross-border competitor to Tex in the North American classic car market.
• Moss Motors: Largest US-based specialist in classic British car parts (MG, Triumph, Austin-Healey, Mini). Directly comparable to Tex: same product categories (mirrors, wipers, trim, accessories), same DTC e-commerce model, same classic car enthusiast customer base, and similar heritage dating to the 1940s.
• Mini Spares: UK specialist in classic Mini parts, a marque within Tex's addressable market. Highly comparable niche focus, in-house manufacturing for key components, and DTC e-commerce to classic Mini enthusiasts globally.
• David Manners Group: Long-established UK aftermarket supplier for classic Jaguar, MG, Triumph, Austin-Healey, and similar marques. Comparable product breadth, classic car restoration focus, and global DTC distribution.

Broad incumbents

• SC Parts Group: Large US-based classic British car parts distributor with comparable catalog breadth across Triumph, MG, Austin-Healey, and Sprite. Competes with Tex for international DTC sales to restorers in North America.
• British Motor Heritage: Tex's parent company and the broader classic British parts group operating Concours Carpets and related lines. Functions as both parent and adjacent operator serving overlapping customers across Mini, MG, Triumph, and Austin-Healey marques.

Emerging players

• Holden Vintage & Classic: UK-based vintage and classic car parts specialist with comparable DTC e-commerce for restoration parts. Smaller catalog focus but similar target customer and product categories (trim, mirrors, accessories).
• AH Spares (Austin Healey Specialists): UK specialist parts supplier focused on Austin-Healey vehicles, a marque Tex also services. Comparable niche DTC model but with narrower product range, positioning it as a focused emerging player within Tex's broader catalog.
• Classic Car Parts (ccp): Independent UK retailer of reproduction classic car parts. Operates in the same niche as Tex with DTC e-commerce but with a less heritage-anchored brand, competing primarily on price and selection.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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