60 Best Automotive eCommerce Solutions and Platforms
Author: Jon Hedges
Jon has 40 years of marketing experience in the automotive aftermarket industry.
Click for LinkedIn profile
Here’s the ultimate comparison of automotive eCommerce solutions and platforms. This is a complete list of 60 companies offering auto parts eCommerce platforms or services. These companies act as an auto parts website builder, or offer auto parts website design/development services, or parts data services.
These companies and their services cover both OEM parts as well as aftermarket parts eCommerce. We identify these companies with “aftermarket” or “OEM” icons, below. You’ll also find a link to their website and a phone number if they have one listed.
What’s the best automotive eCommerce platform?
It’s tough to be the single “best” eCommerce platform for auto parts. That’s because of the unique nature of vehicle fitment and parts lookup, and the different variations involved. Some automotive eCommerce platforms were built from the ground up to sell parts and accessories. Others are used in other markets, not just the aftermarket, and work for parts and accessories from customization or specialized plugins to allow make/model/year search. Some platforms have a monthly hosting fee, while others charge a percentage of sales.
Auto parts eCommerce solutions must work with fitment
A website selling parts and accessories needs to work with fitment as a starting point. Shoppers need to easily find parts based on vehicle fitment with a minimum number of clicks. If you’re looking for an auto parts website builder, you must pick one that understands how fitment works. Use an auto parts eCommerce platform that can either filter or search for parts by fitment. (For more on fitment and parts data, read our article on ACES and PIES data.)
List of auto parts eCommerce solutions
Auto parts web developers generally have two options for a website platform. They’re either proprietary or open source eCommerce platforms. Sometimes you’ll see an automotive eCommerce platform marketed as “software as a service” (SaaS).
Reading this on a phone? Scroll right>>
| Web developer | Platform Solution | Contact Info | Software Notes, ACES PIES Capability |
|---|---|---|---|
Admark Automotive
| Proprietary SaaS eCommerce platform | (305) 595-4388 Admark Automotive website | B2C, B2B eCommerce, search by vehicle, access to 500+ SEMA Data brands, automated distribution by Turn14. |
Adobe Commerce (Magento)
| Proprietary SaaS platform owned by Adobe | Adobe website | Adobe Commerce, powered by Magento, offers fitment lookups. |
Aftermarket Websites® by The AAM Group
| Proprietary Aftermarket Websites platform | (888) 251-4252 Aftermarket Websites® | Affiliated with The AAM Group with Parts Pro, Performance Corner and Total Truck Centers buying groups. |
Altos Digital
| Open source: Shopify, Magento, Volusion, WordPress/ WooCommerce, others | (480) 656-4505 Altos Digital website | Builds sites for aftermarket or OEM auto parts; Manages Amazon and eBay auto parts listings |
American Eagle
| Works with Magento, BigCommerce, WordPress and other platforms | (877) 932-6691 American Eagle website | Does custom development work, web design and hosting |
Anzael
| Proprietary or open source platforms, uses ACES and PIES product data | (888) 201-0804 Anzael website | WordPress / WooCommerce, .NET and PHP; VCDB database tool for ACES XML files  |
ARI
| Proprietary ARI platform | (877) 805-0803 ARI website | Aftermarket, powersports or OEM eCommerce |
Auto Parts Shopping Cart
| Proprietary Auto Parts Shopping Cart platform, uses ASAP Network, SEMA Data, DCi, Turn14; PIES and ACES importers; custom Excel data imports | (602) 592-0390 Auto Parts Shopping Cart website | Does development; Licensed platform, or monthly lease with hosting starting at $399/mo., 1 yr term |
BigCommerce
| SaaS BigCommerce platform | (888) 248-9325 BigCommerce website | SaaS platform for auto parts, other industries; claims unlimited catalog software and options; partners do development work |
Cellacore
| Works with BigCommerce, Magento and Shopify | (813) 775-4109 Cellacore website | Develops auto parts websites on BigCommerce, Magento and Shopify; manages ACES and PIES product data |
Classy Llama
| Specializes in Adobe Commerce and BigCommerce | (417) 866-8887 Classy Llama website | Develops auto parts sites in addition to other industries |
Complete Web Solutions
| Works with Drupal open source software | (719) 432-9415 Complete Web Solutions website | Provides graphic and web design, programming; uses data from brands managed by ASAP |
Convermax
| Year/make/model integration with AmeriCommerce, BigCommerce, Magento, OpenCart, PrestaShop, Shift4Shop, Shopify, WooCommerce | (800) 451-0972 Convermax website | Cost based on unique users/month, starting at $250 for 10,000 users |
Data Here-to-There
| Proprietary Data Here-to-There platform, integrates with all supplier, WD and catalog software | (587) 989-3428 Data Here to There website | Specializes in the automation/data integration of aftermarket auto parts eCommerce stores of all types |
DCi
| Proprietary DCi platform | (515) 276-0442 DCi website | Recently launched “SpeedShoppr” web platform for local retailers, which uses their eStore CMS |
Dev VIP
| Uses WordPress/WooCommerce, based in UK | Dev VIP website | Builds aftermarket & OEM sites; Manages Amazon & eBay auto parts listings; Full stack and hosting available |
Distribution Service Technologies (DST)
| Uses proprietary TurboParts eCommerce platform integrated with OEM auto parts data from Epicor | (800) 700-4DST DST website | Also an IBM Business Partner |
DMS Systems Corp.
| Proprietary DMS platform | (888) 985-2500 DMS website | Software solutions for automotive, heavy-duty, marine and RV, including EDI, order processing, inventory management, intelligence and HR |
EBIZPLATFORM
| Proprietary EBIZPLATFORM platform or API | (877) 366-0200 EBIZPLATFORM website | Offers a consumer website platform, or API to deliver data; includes hosting services |
Epicor
| Proprietary Epicor platform | (800) 999-1809 Epicor website | Epicor Parts Network connects to distributors; uses Epicor PartExpert data |
EtechGlobal
| Proprietary EtechGlobal platform | (605) 339-4529 EtechGlobal website | Includes hosting services |
eTool Developers
| Proprietary eTools platform | (616) 803-0443 eTool Developers website | Uses ACES data for year/make/model look up; uses a series of modules for their web services |
FeedStation
| Proprietary SaaS Solution with customized workflows and fully-managed services | (800) 975-9491 FeedStation website | Specializes in aftermarket and powersports selling 50K-5M SKUs; integrations with suppliers, ERPs, in-house databases, marketplaces and eCommerce tools |
Frooition
| Works with BigCommerce for auto parts sites, also works with Shopify | (512) 831-7600 Frooition website | Works with auto parts data using Parts Connect |
Gearhead Commerce
| Proprietary Echo platform | (704) 716-3400 Gearhead Commerce website | Parent company is E-Dreamz |
Glendale Designs
| Works with Miva SaaS platform, BigCommerce, Shopify, Magento, WordPress / WooCommerce | (623) 322 6066 Glendale Designs website | Offers website design and development |
GravityShiftDigital
| Works with Magento, Shopify, WooCommerce | (800) 555-8888 GravityShiftDigital website | Works with ACES and PIES from SEMA Data; Integrates with drop shipper inventory |
iKnow eCommerce
| Proprietary iKnow platform | No phone listed iKnow eCommerce website | Three package levels from $199 to $599/mo., includes payment processing and hosting |
Illumaware/WHI
| Online catalog management tools and services to fuel eCommerce sites with latest updates leveraging ACES and PIES; purchased by eBay August 2022 | (919) 341-1650 Illumaware website | Offers Evokat Premier, Illumaware InSight and eCommerce Catalog solutions |
Integreat Commerce
| Year/make/model search integrates with Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento and X-Cart | (303) 888-1639 Integreat website | Offers make/model filters, custom landing pages, bulk product data importing and process automation |
InteractOne
| Works with Magento, Shopify, BigCommerce | (513) 469-3345 InteractOne website | Builds websites for auto parts eCommerce retailers, plus other industries |
Kerridge Commercial Systems (formerly MAM Software)
| Autopart business management software; Autocat catalog; OpenWebs B2B and B2C | (610) 336-9045 Kerridge website | Designed for parts and tire shops, wholesalers and dealers; POS system |
Mecka
| Proprietary SaaS platform includes marketplaces listing tool, ACES & PIES data management tool, eCommerce websites | (613) 367-5486 Mecka website | eBay Motors Partner ACES & PIES Compliant ACES & PIES Catalog Management Connects all levels of the sales channel |
Miva
| Open source SaaS platform | (866) 605-9890 Miva website | Has websites selling auto parts as well as other industries; lists Miva developers on the website |
myFitment
| A service to manage Amazon and eBay listings with vehicle fitment data; purchased by eBay August 2022 | Contact myFitment website | From Illumaware; subscription for Amazon or eBay $19/month and up |
Net Driven
| SaaS platform | (877) 860-2005 Net Driven website | Specializes in tire dealer websites, auto repair shop websites and used car dealer websites |
Net Solutions
| Custom, Magento, Drupal, others | (305) 767-3821 Net Solutions website | Services aftermarket and many other industries; locations in Canada, UK, India and US |
OEConnection
| Proprietary OEC platform | (888) 776-5792 OEC website | CollisionLink platform for collision parts; RepairLink for repair parts; ConsumerLink Pro for online OEM parts to consumers; Includes hosting services |
PartsPal
| SaaS platform, integrates with Shopify, WordPress, eBay | +64 022 09 63758 PartsPal website | Inventory management software designed to manage auto parts fitment. Serves US, Middle East and Europe. |
PartSites
| Proprietary PartsSites platform | (800) 915-3353 PartSites website | For OEM replacement parts; uses EPIC auto parts catalog software, 42 OEM brands (makes); includes hosting; helps manage eBay listings |
Parts Square
| Proprietary Parts Square platform or API | No phone listed Parts Square website | Offers web platform or API that integrates into an existing website; includes hosting |
RevolutionParts
| Proprietary RevolutionParts platform | (480) 525-5177 RevolutionParts website | For OEM replacement parts; works with over 2 dozen OEM brands incl. GM, Ford, Honda & others; Includes hosting; helps manage Amazon and eBay listings |
RPMWare, Inc
| Proprietary RPMWare platform, uses data from nearly 300 aftermarket manufacturers | (877) 776-9222 RPMWare website | Prices start at $399/month, no contracts; credit card processing through FORTIS Payment Systems; includes hosting services |
Shift4Shop (formerly 3dcart)
| Proprietary Shift4Shop platform | (800) 828-6650 Shift4Shop website | Also works with WordPress; includes payment processing services. Cost range is $19 to $299/month. |
Shopify
| SaaS platform. Shopify is a publicly-traded corporation. | No phone listed Shopify website | Three pricing tiers range from $29/month to $299/month, plus 30¢ per online transaction; includes hosting services |
Shopping Cart Elite
| Proprietary Shopping Cart Elite platform | (800) 401-8296 Shopping Cart Elite website | Designed for auto parts with year/ make/ model lookup, plus other industries; Three tiers of service levels; charges a commission on sales volume |
SimplePart
| Proprietary SimplePart platform | (888) 843-0425 SimplePart website | For OEM replacement auto parts; works with 18 OEMs incl. Volkswagen, BMW, Toyota, Stellantis brands; Includes hosting; acquired by Infomedia in 2021 |
Sitation
| Custom software to plugin to a PIM | (855) 748-2846 Sitation website | Offers data migration, taxonomy and data modeling services |
Sophio
| Proprietary Sophio platform, uses data from 1,000 aftermarket and OEM brands | (888) 563-2591 Sophio website | Works with many auto parts data integration partners; Includes hosting services |
Sound Press
| Uses WHI’s Nexpart B2B eCommerce platform and WHI B2C platform | (513) 561-5975 Sound Press website | Serves distributors, manufacturers, heavy-duty and aftermarket |
SPS Commerce
| Supports all automotive marketplaces with sales transactions and EDI functionality; Formerly GCommerce | (866) 245-8100 SPS Commerce website | Integrates drop ship vendors; ACES/PIES catalog management capabilities |
SureDone
| Proprietary SureDone platform integrates with Amazon, eBay, BigCommerce and Shopify | (877) 773-6755 SureDone website | Aftermarket, marine and powersports eCommerce; Hosting available; Integrates with DCi, SEMA Data, ASAP, myFitment, many WDs. |
TradeMotion
| Proprietary TradeMotion platform; Status is presumed closed. | (866) 231-3000 TradeMotion website | Status unknown as of Dec. 2019. Parts.com is no longer processing new orders. |
Tradesoft
| Proprietary Web-Auto Resource platform built with PHP language | +7 (8332) 71-42-42 Tradesoft website | Based in Kirov, Russia. 2 tiers, at $330/month and $590/month |
Tromml
| Tromml is an AI-powered business intelligence platform tailored to help eCommerce sellers in the auto parts industry use their own data to improve profitability | (919) 913-8302 Tromml website | Many integrations to automotive platforms available |
Veloxigo
| SaaS eCommerce platform; provides integration with SEMA Data, DCi data and supports all other custom products data imports | (833) 859-3663 Veloxigo website | Specializes in aftermarket automotive & powersports industries; Offers automation, back-end integration with financial systems & API coverage; Includes cloud hosting services |
Web Link Solutions Corp.
| Proprietary WebLink platform | (866) 296-1977 Web Link Solutions website | Integrates with Epicor, ShowMeTheParts, SSF Import Parts, WHI and others; Offers a custom cataloging tool for unlimited application or non-application catalogs |
Web Shop Manager
| Proprietary Web Shop Manager 5.0 platform, integrated with DCi and SEMA Data; also accepts custom data imports | (619) 278-0872 Web Shop Manager website | Builds websites for auto parts and powersports eCommerce retailers; Includes hosting services |
WHI
| Proprietary Nexpart platform | (914) 697-9301 WHI website | Supports aftermarket, OEM and heavy duty; Owned by eBay |
X-Cart
| Proprietary X-Cart platform | (800) 657-7957 X-Cart website | 3 options for $199/$299/$399 a month; Up to 1 million SKUs |
A final thought on fitment’s role in the best eCommerce platform for auto parts
Are you looking for auto eCommerce solutions? If so, this next point is important: Any automotive eCommerce platform should let a consumer easily search by keyword or by fitment. Fitment in this case is the obvious year/make/model. But, the aftermarket is unique, and fitment can also include transmission, engine displacement, drivetrain, truck bed length, or any number of fitment requirements.
Here’s a link if you need help selling parts on Amazon.
ACES auto parts data defines parts fitment for websites. Ask your web developer about it!
Keep this eCommerce website builder list current
What do you think about this list? Did we leave any website provider out or is there an error? Please contact us so we can keep this list of automotive eCommerce solutions current.
See more on auto parts website design here.
Frequently asked questions
Q: How do I start an online auto parts store?
A: If you don’t already have an online store, start by defining your market niche. Successful online auto parts retailers focus on specific market segments. Research your competition and look for gaps in the market. It isn’t as critical that an eCommerce provider has experience in your niche as it is for them to have automotive experience, but it can help. Contact 3-5 developers for proposals and ask them about experience in your market niche before making your decision.
Q: What questions should I ask a web developer when starting an auto parts website?
A: You should ask if the web developer has experience with parts and accessories websites. The developer should also have some knowledge of fitment and experience working with ACES product fitment data.
Q: How much does it cost to build an eCommerce site for auto parts?
A: A website can easily run $25,000 to $75,000. A high-end custom Adobe Commerce website (the rebranded Magento platform) or BigCommerce site can run over $150,000.
Q: What are the ongoing costs to maintain a website?
A: Beyond the $25,000-$150,000+ initial development cost, you need to budget for monthly hosting fees and hosting fees ($100-$2,000+), credit card processing fees (2-3% of sales), SSL certificates, maintenance, and updates. SaaS platforms have monthly fees but usually include hosting and maintenance. Self-hosted solutions may have lower monthly costs but have higher costs for technical management.
Q: What are the key features to look for in an auto parts eCommerce platform?
A: When selecting an eCommerce platform for an auto parts website, it’s important that it supports vehicle fitment data, allowing customers to find parts compatible with their vehicles. Additionally, the platform should offer robust inventory management, seamless integration with payment gateways, and customizable design options to reflect your brand identity. This applies whether you’re starting an automotive performance parts online shop, a truck parts shop, accessories, or any niche.
Q: What is ACES data and why is it important for my auto parts website?
A: ACES (Aftermarket Catalog Exchange Standard) is the industry-standard format for vehicle fitment data. It defines which parts fit which vehicles by year, make, model, submodel and other types of fitment. Having a website with ACES data ensures accurate fitment information, which reduces returns from incorrect purchases, and lets you efficiently manage thousands of product applications. Many platforms listed here are ACES-compliant.
Q: Can I sell on Amazon and eBay with these platforms?
A: Many eCommerce solutions support selling on third-party sites. Several that are listed (like SureDone, FeedStation, and others) specialize in syncing inventory across your website, Amazon, eBay, and other marketplaces. This lets you maximize your visibility. Ask about marketplace integration if you plan to sell on multiple channels.
Q: What are the benefits of using a proprietary automotive eCommerce platform vs. an open-source solution?
A: Both proprietary and open-source platforms have benefits to consider. Proprietary platforms often provide dedicated support and built-in features tailored to specific industries, such as the automotive aftermarket. Open-source solutions offer greater customization and flexibility but may require more technical expertise and resources to customize, manage and maintain.
Q: How important is mobile for auto parts eCommerce?
A: Mobile is critical. 70-80% or more of consumers use mobile phones for online shopping. Your website has to have a seamless mobile experience for vehicle lookup, part search, and checkout. Look for platforms with responsive design and mobile-optimized fitment search tools. Also, Google ignores the desktop version of your site for indexing.
Q: What role does SEO play in the success of an auto parts eCommerce website?
A: Automotive Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is vital for increasing the visibility of your automotive website in search engine results. By optimizing product descriptions, using relevant keywords, and ensuring fast load times, you can attract more organic traffic and improve your website’s rankings.
This article is copyrighted, but it’s polite to share! This content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License and can be distributed or quoted, with attribution given to Hedges & Company, and a link back to this article from your website.
