8 Automobile Parts Business Success Stories [2024]

Updated: November 19th, 2023
Start An Automobile Parts Business

The automobile wholesale business sells auto parts to other businesses. This can include anything from car seats and tires to the engine oil and brake pads. The main goal of the automobile parts business is to source the items at a lower price and sell them to retailers at the wholesale price so that their customers can make a profit when they resell the products.

The typical customer base for this type of company will be auto repair shops, car dealerships, and body shops. Before you can open the automobile wholesale business it is good idea to research the market to see how the competition is, and know which parts are in demand.

Here are some real life success stories of starting a automobile parts business:

1. Adrenaline Offroad ($540K/year)

Mitchel Matthews, the 22-year-old entrepreneur behind Adrenaline Offroad, was inspired by his love for trucks and off-roading. After building up his own truck and gaining a following on YouTube, he saw an opportunity to start selling aftermarket vehicle accessories to his passionate audience. By using his own money and profits from the business, he was able to start and grow Adrenaline Offroad into a successful eCommerce store, now making 5 times the amount of money he used to make per month.

How much they make: $540K/year
Current team size: 3

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How I Started A $12K/Month Aftermarket Vehicle Accessories

This case study follows an inspiring 22-year-old entrepreneur who started an eCommerce store for aftermarket vehicle accessories, making 5x the amount of money he used to make per month, and generated over $90,000 in sales last year.

About
Mitchel started Adrenaline Offroad over 6 years ago
Revenue
Mitchel grew the business to $45K/month
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2. Scrubblade Inc. ($3.9M/year)

Billy Westbrook, the founder of Scrubblade, came up with the idea for his business when a bug hit his windshield and he couldn't remove the smear with regular wiper blades. He sketched out the design for Scrubblade the next morning and eventually got a prototype made. Through personal connections and networking, he secured an investor and launched the business, focusing on the HD trucking industry. Scrubblade is now the #1 blade sold at retail in that industry.

How much they make: $3.9M/year
How much did it cost to start: $75K
Current team size: 6

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How I Invented A Better Windshield Wiper And A $2M/Year Business

Scrubbleblade is a windshield wiper company that sells #1 in the H.D. trucking industry and was awarded wiper blade of the year by Frost & Sullivan in 2018; they focus on a specific target customer while offering subscriptions and utilizing social media.

About
Billy started Scrubblade Inc. about 17 years ago
Revenue
Billy grew the business to $325K/month
Costs
It cost Billy $75000 to start the business
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So... can you actually make money with a automobile parts business?

Of course. There are millions to be made in this industry.

But how?

  1. Research real, profitable businesses and see exactly how much money they make.
  2. Study exactly what works, and what doesn’t.
  3. Take action, because now you have the roadmap.

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3. TAB Performance ($7.2M/year)

Justin Pflanz and his brother Casey started TAB Performance after recognizing a demand for louder motorcycle exhaust systems. Their best-selling product, the Zombie baffle, was created in response to customers asking for louder options. Since then, their annual sales have been doubling, reaching an impressive $4.8 million.

How much they make: $7.2M/year
Current team size: 9

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How Two Brothers Started A $4.8M/Year Motorcycle Parts Manufacturer

TAB Performance doubles annual sales with introduction of Zombie baffle, from manufacturing Harley-Davidson motorcycle exhausts, with founders attributing growth to constant evolution and listening to customers.

About
Justin started TAB Performance about 20 years ago
Revenue
Justin grew the business to $600K/month
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4. Overlander ($1.92M/year)

How much they make: $1.92M/year
Current team size:

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0 To 1 Million In 6 Months Selling Overlanding Gear With Andrew Youderian

Overlander, a newly launched niche online retailer for truck parts and accessories, generated almost a million dollars in just six months and set an ambitious goal to become the go-to source for high-quality equipment within five months, using video content to their advantage.

Revenue
Andrew grew the business to $160K/month
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So... can you actually make money with a automobile parts business?

Of course. There are millions to be made in this industry.

But how?

  1. Research real, profitable businesses and see exactly how much money they make.
  2. Study exactly what works, and what doesn’t.
  3. Take action, because now you have the roadmap.

Join Starter Story and build your next big thing:

Start Now

5. Elaphe Propulsion Technologies Ltd. ($14.4M/year)

Gorazd Lampič, the founder of Elaphe, was initially pursuing a career in astrophysics when he came across an article about Andrej Detela's vision for in-wheel motors for electric vehicles (EVs). Intrigued by the potential impact of this technology, Lampič reached out to Detela and the two quickly began working together. Now, 20 years later, Elaphe has become a leading provider of in-wheel propulsion systems, working with major carmakers and achieving impressive financial success with a turnover of €15 million and €4 million in EBITDA in 2021.

How much they make: $14.4M/year
How much did it cost to start: $10M
Current team size: 150

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My Car Tech Startup Just Reached $14M/Year

Elaphe Propulsion Technologies has revolutionized the electric vehicle industry with their in-wheel electric motor technology that can accelerate a vehicle from 0 to 100km/h in just three seconds, enabling carmakers to design truly user and mission-focused cars and work with all of the key traditional and new carmakers.

About
Gorazd started Elaphe Propulsion Technologies Ltd. over 17 years ago
Revenue
Gorazd grew the business to $1.2M/month
Costs
It cost Gorazd $10000000 to start the business
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