{"id":41934,"date":"2023-10-02T17:36:12","date_gmt":"2023-10-02T22:36:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/?p=41934"},"modified":"2025-10-14T09:49:06","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T14:49:06","slug":"how-to-sell-and-ship-car-parts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/blog\/how-to-sell-and-ship-car-parts\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Sell and Ship Car Parts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Running an automotive business requires wrangling in a lot of moving parts. You may have parts for 100s of models and makes of vehicles of every size. Add navigating multiple warehouses, 3PLs, and workers, and it can lead to delays or mis-shipments. ShipStation\u2019s High Volume plan provides a way to streamline processes, find affordable shipping solutions, and scale fulfillment alongside the other sectors of your business.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-where-and-how-to-sell-auto-parts-online\">Where and How to Sell Auto Parts Online<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>This section is provided by <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplepart.com\/\"><em>SimplePart.com<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To start selling auto parts and accessories online, you need more than just a website. To build a successful online aftersales ecommerce business, we recommend finding a partner who understands the market and can help you navigate the complex landscape of online parts sales. And for that, your first stop should be your OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-picking-the-right-ecommerce-partner\">Picking the Right Ecommerce Partner<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your OEM has an existing aftersales ecommerce program, they\u2019ll likely point you to a preferred website provider or vendor. Before signing up, though, we recommend making sure that the endorsed provider is able to provide you with the right tools to meet your specific business goals. Above all, you want to choose a provider who doesn\u2019t just see you as a client, but instead as a partner whose success they\u2019re just as invested in as you are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What to ask when<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Where does your catalog data come from and how up-to-date is it?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What kind of opportunities will I have to expand my business into other marketplaces like eBay?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can you help me tailor my pricing and shipping strategies to help me achieve my goals for sales and volume?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What kind of support (phone support, knowledgebase articles, etc.) will I have access to as a program member?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The right partner won\u2019t just simply stand up a website, throw you the keys, and say, \u201cGood luck!\u201d A high-quality website vendor should have the tools, support, and expertise available for you to reach any business goal, no matter how large or small. When it comes to getting your online parts business up and running, never underestimate the importance of a great partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-centralize-shipping-for-all-selling-channels\">Centralize Shipping for all Selling Channels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Selling across multiple platforms, channels, and marketplaces is a lot to manage. With ShipStation, you can integrate directly with your selling channels or you can connect through ERPs, ORMs, or IMSs. This allows you to fulfill orders the way you want without having to log into multiple apps at once.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/partners\/?integrations=carts\">Available Hosted Carts and Selling Channels<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/partners\/?integrations=marketplaces\">Available Marketplaces<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/partners\/?integrations=erp\">Available ERPs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/partners\/?integrations=order-and-inventory-management\">Available Order and Inventory Management Systems<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-taking-advantage-of-oem-support\">Taking Advantage of OEM Support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To help dealers get into online parts and accessories sales, your OEM may already have an existing program in place to help set the foundation of your online parts business. If they do, we recommend contacting your field representative with the OEM and finding out what kind of opportunities are available to you as a dealer. OEM-endorsed programs are usually the most cost-effective solution due to program fee subsidies or bonuses to your dealership. They are also usually built on the most up-to-date catalog data. They also offer manufacturer-sponsored seasonal promotions, and additional business coaching support to help your online store succeed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>Year after year, ecommerce continues to be the catalyst for how consumers find and purchase products online, and there&#8217;s no exception in the automotive aftersales industry. As of 2022, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/1334071\/car-spare-parts-online-shoppers-by-country\/\">nearly 1 in 4 consumers<\/a> buy automotive parts or accessories online (Statista). In fact, online parts sales are projected to have a <a href=\"https:\/\/hedgescompany.com\/blog\/2021\/11\/auto-parts-ecommerce-38-billion-in-2022\/\">9% growth rate through 2025<\/a>, and drive <a href=\"https:\/\/hedgescompany.com\/blog\/2021\/11\/auto-parts-ecommerce-38-billion-in-2022\/\">$41 billion in revenue<\/a> by the <a href=\"https:\/\/hedgescompany.com\/blog\/2020\/07\/auto-parts-industry-analysis-16-billion-2020\/\">end of 2023<\/a> (Hedges &amp; Company). That&#8217;s why it&#8217;s important to find an experienced ecommerce provider that knows how to garner that purchasing power.<\/p><cite>-SimplePart<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-shipstation-puts-your-fulfillment-on-cruise-control\">ShipStation Puts Your Fulfillment on Cruise Control<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>ShipStation not only has 100s of partner integrations, but we also provide streamlined fulfillment options that cut hours out of all of your warehouse team\u2019s work each week. From automation rules to unbeatable carrier rates, your team will be batching orders, printing labels, and routing orders quicker than ever before.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-rev-up-fulfillment-with-shipstation-s-shipping-automation\">Rev Up Fulfillment with ShipStation\u2019s Shipping Automation&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>ShipStation puts your shipping on autopilot thanks to hands-off automation. There\u2019s no need to dig through each order to see what shipping service it needs, once a customer\u2019s order enters ShipStation, you\u2019re ready to ship it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ShipStation\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/help.shipstation.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/1260807687290-Automation-Rules-Criteria-and-Actions?queryID=de9c0bfb205e18abeffb037d29a3d714#UUID-544d852b-4f68-5371-77b0-351a331705b9_UUID-7770ed24-0703-cb14-b0c6-766324208347\">automation rules<\/a> apply shipping services, package types, special instructions like signature confirmation or additional handling required, and assign orders to specific warehouse workers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>\u201cWith ShipStation and Altos Digital together, it literally solved problems that I didn&#8217;t even know we had.\u201d<\/p><cite>Joe Tesensky, Parts Director at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/stories\/bell-honda\/\">Bell Honda<\/a>\u00a0<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-shipstation-provides-all-the-carrier-options-you-need-to-deliver\">ShipStation Provides All the Carrier Options You Need to Deliver<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>ShipStation helps you save on shipping costs for car parts of all sizes. Access savings on cubic rates for small, heavy items like alternators. Take advantage of discounts on lightweight shipping options with services like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/blog\/ups-ground-saver\/\">UPS\u00ae Ground Saver<\/a>. Furthermore, you can avoid residential, DAS, and fuel surcharges if you use UPS\u00ae on ShipStation. When a garage or customer needs to fix something ASAP, you want to make sure your express shipping options are affordable. And that\u2019s another reason to try ShipStation. Our rates are competitive against any of your negotiated rates for USPS, UPS, GlobalPost, DHL Express, and more. You can even automatically apply the best shipping service with ShipStation\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/help.shipstation.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/4415714484123-Automate-Selecting-the-Lowest-Rate-beta-\">Shipping Strategies<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/blog\/ups-fedex-and-usps-shipping-discounts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/hbtVqhAanMjGesGaivD3U_8ijwTdKAYJy7Be_IFsWgFl7L4kB5OCzl3qjVwGiqFhr3-Hr2fMPd_4eRpDbfr8wViPcxfGCJ9mRsk18kUg-PU9vcSC_emMq-XsR61FnXihshP0x_6CgbJwBgS1VlCP2UI\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:511px;height:493px\" width=\"511\" height=\"493\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>*Discounts off UPS daily rates. Rates are limited to shipping from the U.S. only. Rates and any applicable discounts are subject to change at any time without notice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-shipping-strategies-shipstation-s-supercharged-automation-rules\">Shipping Strategies: ShipStation\u2019s Supercharged Automation Rules<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/help.shipstation.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/4415714484123-Automate-Selecting-the-Lowest-Rate-beta-\">Shipping Strategies<\/a> eliminate the guesswork from shipping by enabling you to automatically select the best shipping option for a shipment. You group shipping services together and ShipStation compares and applies the \u201cbest\u201d option to the shipment. Whether your parcels require international, express, or ground delivery, ShipStation can apply the most affordable automatically based on the range of services you prefer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover cost-effective shipping rates effortlessly, ensuring speed, meeting delivery requirements, and maintaining preferred settings. 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