Distribution networks (workshop equipment, parts and services)
Several spare parts sales channels share the sizeable automotive aftermarket: all-makes spare parts distributor networks competing with the all-make approaches of manufacturer networks.
All-makes automotive spare parts and service distributor networks
The vast majority of all-makes spare parts and service distributors in France are grouped together under brands owned by international trading groups or alliances
Sales outlets by vehivle parts ans service distributor chain in France
2 057 sites*
Distributor alliances in France
• The PHE group (Parts Holding Europe), its distributor chain Autodistribution VL (including 240 subsidiaries), its subsidiary Doyen-AP;
• The AAG group (Alliance Automotive Group), its chains Groupauto, Precisium and Pièces Auto
• The Nexus Automotive group (with four founding shareholders – IDLP-Alternative Autoparts, Aniel, Apprau, ID-Rechange – and two additional shareholders: Exadis et Mannes)
• The Agra-Autolia group,
• The group LKQ – Van Heck Interpieces
*Source : Zepros, Sept. 2024
Distributors in 2024: 069 company offices, strong resilience
The companies encompass
500
workshops and technical platform specialising in the latest automotive technologies (on-board electronics, driving aids, ECU maintenance and reprogramming)
The distribution of spare parts, electronic components and related services for cars and commercial vehicles it’s:
969
head offices* of independent distribution companies
who hold
3 000
sales outlets NAF code 4531Z
*Source Akto, at the end of 2023
The sector displayed remarkable stability over the space of year (971 companies at the end of 2022)
All-make activity of manufacturer warehouses and automotive networks
Over the past two decades, French carmakers in particular have launched a major offensive aimed at:
The all-makes market, starting with the création
of the Motrio all-makes parts ranges at Renault and Eurorépar at PSA Peugeot-Citroën (at the turn of the 2000s).
The creation of all-makes logistics distribution platforms in the 2010s
the Distrigo distribution centres (Stellantis PSA+FCA group), with:
For Stellantis, Distrigo is also the listing and distribution centre for a complete collection of all-makes spare parts for the Group’s distribution networks, including the FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles) networks since 2023
The two French groups now have strong organisations that compete with the network of all-makes distributors for their common customers, approved repair shops, dealers and body shops.
Competition is intensifying on the ground, which could lead to more pressure on the margins of all distribution players.
Distribution networks
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