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What car accessories and auto parts brands need from a fulfilment partner
From brake kits and detailing bundles to aftermarket sensors, auto parts brands face complex logistics challenges. Here’s what to look for in a fulfilment partner that simplifies inventory management, reduces shipping costs, and keeps every order accurate — down to the smallest screw.
Simplified multichannel inventory management
Managing a large catalogue of SKUs across Shopify, Amazon, and wholesale channels can make real-time inventory accuracy challenging. Choose a 3PL that offers unified inventory visibility and real-time analytics to prevent stockouts and excess buffer stock.
Reduced shipping costs for heavier accessories
Brake-bleeder kits and detailing bundles can be heavy, so sending them from a single warehouse increases zone-based shipping costs. Work with a fulfilment provider that enables you to strategically distribute stock and unlock faster, more cost-effective shipping by reducing your average shipping zone.
Serving B2B and DTC from the same inventory
Auto parts brands often ship single accessories to enthusiasts online while also fulfilling bulk purchase orders for retailers like Target or Walmart Marketplace. Choose a 3PL that can handle both EDI-ready B2B workflows for major retailers and DTC parcel fulfilment under one roof, so you can manage all order types from a single inventory pool.
Barcode verification that prevents look-alike part mix-ups
Fog-light screws, 10 mm trim clips, and other nearly identical SKUs can sit side by side, making mis-picks more likely. Partner with a 3PL that scans each individual unit by barcode during picking to help ensure the right part is shipped every time.
Lot control for high-value electronics
Dash cams, OBD-II scanners, and smart tire sensors often require traceability. Look for a 3PL partner that supports lot tracking to ensure full visibility and control over these products, which is essential in order to perform efficient recalls in case of issues.
Fitment-related returns that must move fast
Even with year-make-model filters, customers sometimes order the wrong brake pad or roof-rack clamp. Select a 3PL that offers SKU-level returns rules (such as restock, quarantine, or dispose) and that offers integrations with returns tools like Aftership and Loop for seamless returns experiences.
ShipBob’s fulfilment solutions that car accessories and auto parts brands care about
ShipBob’s tech-powered fulfilment network gives automotive brands the speed, precision, and scalability they need. With unified inventory, barcode-level accuracy, and nationwide distribution, ShipBob helps you deliver every order — fast, affordable, and error-free.
Unified inventory management
ShipBob’s platform seamlessly syncs inventory across all your sales channels, including Shopify, Amazon, and wholesale channels, ensuring real-time stock accuracy no matter where you sell. With robust integrations and automated inventory updates, you gain a single source of truth for your SKUs, reducing manual work and the risk of overselling.
Advanced analytics and customisable reports provide actionable insights, empowering you to make smarter decisions and optimise stock levels across every channel.
Strategic inventory distribution
ShipBob empowers brands to lower shipping costs by storing inventory across multiple fulfilment centres in different regions of the U.S. By positioning your heavier car accessories closer to your customers, you can reduce your average shipping zone, speed up delivery times, and offer more affordable shipping options at checkout.
Our Inventory Placement Program helps automate this process for U.S. distribution, saving you time and helping you manage replenishment with real-time analytics.
Omnichannel fulfilment
Manage B2B (including retail POs, EDI compliance, and retail dropshipping) and DTC fulfilment from one platform to help you streamline bulk retail orders and individual consumer shipments from a shared inventory pool.
This unified approach helps you avoid overstocking, reduce stockouts, and maintain real-time visibility and control, so you can scale confidently and deliver a consistent brand experience everywhere your customers shop.
Accuracy with barcode scanning
ShipBob leverages barcode technology to ensure every product is accurately identified and handled throughout the fulfilment process. By utilising unique barcodes for each SKU, our system enables precise scanning during receiving, picking, packing, and shipping – all of which minimises the risk of look-alike item mix-ups and improves order accuracy.
This scan-based workflow empowers our team to scan each individual unit during picking to ensure the right item is shipped every time, even when SKUs are nearly identical.
Accurate lot tracking
ShipBob’s fulfilment network provides visibility for lot details on sensitive products like dash cams, OBD-II scanners, and smart tire sensors. With robust inventory management and real-time data, you can confidently track which lot codes are used in each order from receiving through shipping, ensuring accurate records for support and replacement needs.
Automated returns integration
ShipBob seamlessly integrates with leading returns management platforms like Loop and AfterShip, enabling brands to automate return label creation and streamline the entire returns process. When a customer initiates a return via an integration like Loop, the system automatically creates a return merchandise authorization (RMA) in the ShipBob dashboard, ensuring returned items are accurately received and processed for restock, quarantine, or disposal according to your preferences.
This automation helps keep inventory levels accurate and enables fast returns, so your customers get the right products without delay. You can also choose to have returns sent to another (non-ShipBob) location if preferred.
Types of car accessories and auto parts products that companies fulfil with ShipBob
- Interior accessories
- Seat covers, pads, and gap fillers
- Steering wheel and seat belt covers
- Floor mats and organizers (trunk, seatback, console)
- Cup holder inserts and air fresheners
- LED interior lighting
- Electronics and tech
- Dashboard cameras (dash cams)
- Phone mounts and holders
- Car chargers, USB adapters, and Bluetooth transmitters
- Audio accessories (aux cables, adapters)
- Alarm remotes and key fobs
- Exterior accessories
- License plate frames and covers
- Sunshades, windshield covers, and window shades
- Door edge guards and sunroof wind deflectors
- Mirror accessories (blind spot mirrors, covers)
- Decals, emblems, and badges
- Maintenance and care
- Cleaning kits, microfiber towels, and brushes
- Car care products (waxes, polishes, sprays)
- Tire pressure gauges and portable vacuum cleaners
- Paint touch-up pens
- Windshield wiper blades
- Safety and emergency
- Emergency roadside kits (compact)
- First aid kits for vehicles
- Compact jump starters and battery chargers
- Snow brushes and ice scrapers
- Replacement bulbs and fuses
Success story: AutoGeek gets lower shipping costs and greater scalability
AutoGeek, an online car care superstore, shifted DTC fulfilment from two in-house warehouses to ShipBob to add flexibility ahead of peak season and reduce fixed overhead. Leveraging ShipBob’s fulfilment network and software, which uses a carrier-selection algorithm, lowered their shipping costs and enabled mass throughput – handling up to 4,000 orders in a day on time.
With ~2,400 SKUs and high items-per-order, AutoGeek now manages complexity more efficiently, consistently maintaining on-time fulfilment while focusing internal resources on growth.
ShipBob services all customers benefit from
- Connectivity & integrations: ShipBob’s 50+ turnkey integrations with all major ecommerce channels and tools – including Shopify, Gorgias, Klaviyo, NetSuite, Loop, AfterShip, and more – enable you to grow your business smarter, faster, and stronger than ever before. In addition to the ShipBob App Store that lets you instantly connect your tech stack, you can also leverage ShipBob’s Develop API for custom builds.
- Transparent, cost-effective pricing: Unlike many 3PLs, ShipBob has easy-to-predict billing that makes it easy to plan for spend, without too many line items. ShipBob also negotiates rates with couriers and passes those savings on to you.
- Real-time visibility: Track shipments, orders, and inventory across locations from one dashboard. Manage one pool of inventory across sales channels and push stock levels back to your store so you don’t oversell.
- Full-stack fulfilment platform: With ShipBob, you get an all-in-one OMS, IMS, WMS, RMS, TMS, and analytics for a consolidated tech stack. ShipBob’s platform acts as a mini-ERP, being a single source of truth for your orders and inventory.
- Easy, comprehensive onboarding: We’ve onboarded thousands of ecommerce merchants and helped some of the fastest-growing brands scale effortlessly. Our implementation team sets you up for success with everything from configuring your ship options, to syncing your online store.
- Support for growth: ShipBob aims to be the last fulfilment partner you’ll need. Whether you’re shipping 1,000 orders per month or 200,000, we have you covered. With a large fulfilment network to scale into, new channels to expand into, and additional capabilities to tap into, you won’t outgrow ShipBob.
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How it works
How ShipBob goes from your online store to your customer’s door
1. Connect
Connect your store, import your products, then send us your inventory.
2. Store
We store your inventory in any combination of our fulfilment centers.
3. Ship
As soon as a customer places an order, we ship it from the nearest fulfilment centre.
FAQs about auto parts fulfilment
How does ShipBob handle the unique inventory challenges of car accessories and auto parts?
ShipBob’s platform is built to manage large, complex product catalogues with thousands of SKUs, including small micro-parts and larger accessories. Our real-time inventory tracking and detailed barcode scanning workflows help prevent stockouts and mis-picks, ensuring high order accuracy across all sales channels.
Can ShipBob fulfil both B2B and DTC orders for auto parts brands?
Yes, ShipBob supports omnichannel fulfilment through a single partner, allowing you to manage B2B wholesale and DTC ecommerce orders from a shared inventory pool. Our platform integrates with automated EDI solutions for major retailers, streamlining both bulk distribution and individual retail dropshipping shipments.
How does ShipBob help reduce shipping costs for heavy car parts?
By distributing your inventory across ShipBob’s fulfilment centres in different countries and regions, you can store products closer to your customers. This helps reduce your average shipping zone, which significantly lowers shipping costs and speeds up delivery, especially for heavy auto parts.
What technology integrations does ShipBob offer for automotive ecommerce brands?
ShipBob offers turnkey integrations with dozens of major ecommerce platforms and tools, including Shopify, Magento, and Amazon, providing real-time inventory updates and order syncing. Our open API and robust partner ecosystem make it easy to connect your existing tech stack or build custom integrations.
How does ShipBob ensure the proper packaging and handling of fragile or specialized auto parts?
ShipBob uses optimally-sized boxes and standard dunnage materials, such as Geami paper or kraft paper, to protect car accessories and auto parts during transit. Our team is supported by technology and processes to handle specialized items, and brands can leverage ShipBob’s Customisation Suite to ensure a positive unboxing experience.
Can ShipBob track lot codes for high-value automotive electronics?
Yes. ShipBob supports lot tracking for product traceability and inventory control. Merchants easily designate lot products in the dashboard, and fulfilment centres track which lot codes are used in each order from receiving through fulfilment.
How does ShipBob support international shipping for auto parts?
ShipBob offers global fulfilment with centres in the US, the UK, Europe, Canada, and Australia. ShipBob also enables international shipping to 250+ destinations and supports DDP shipping, though merchants are responsible for customs and import clearance.
Please note: ShipBob is not a licensed customs broker.
What solutions does ShipBob offer for managing returns and exchanges, especially for fitment-related issues?
ShipBob offers returns management and integrates with leading returns platforms like Loop and AfterShip to facilitate a seamless returns experience. Returned products are automatically processed and restocked, quarantined, or disposed of according to your preferences. You can also choose to have returns sent to another (non-ShipBob) location if preferred.
How does ShipBob help auto parts brands scale during peak seasons or rapid growth?
ShipBob’s flexible fulfilment network and real-time insights are built to handle surges in demand from seasonal spikes or viral product drops. Solutions like the Inventory Placement Program automate strategic inventory distribution in the US to optimise allocation and placement. ShipBob helps brands easily scale operations and expand into new geographies across the US, the UK, Europe, Canada, and Australia.
Is ShipBob a good fit for brands with both in-house fulfilment and outsourced 3PL needs?
Absolutely. ShipBob is the only platform that offers a blended fulfilment solution. This allows brands to leverage ShipBob’s proprietary warehouse management system (WMS) for their own facilities while simultaneously utilising ShipBob’s global fulfilment network for outsourced orders. This hybrid approach maximises efficiency and scalability as your business grows.
Shipping costs are variable in nature, based on weight, dimensions, destination, service, and more. Request your custom quote here: https://www.shipbob.com/quote/.
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