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Be the counter mechanics call first and the tyre shop drivers trust on the highway.

Most spare parts are not chosen by the car owner. A mechanic diagnoses the fault, picks the part and the brand, and calls the dealer who picks up and has stock. Garages stay with the counter that delivers on time and gives them credit that fits their cash cycle.

Scope, fee, reporting and term are agreed in writing after we have read your brief and spoken to you.

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In one paragraph

Auto parts and accessories marketing makes you the dealer a mechanic or car owner calls when they need a part or a tyre today. Sales turns that call into a steady garage account or a paid fitting. GullySales lists the brands and tyre sizes you stock, gets stock and price confirmed on WhatsApp in minutes, and tracks each garage account.

Tyres and accessories are different. A car owner with a worn tyre or a new car to fit out searches nearby and wants it fitted the same day. Neither buyer waits long for a reply, and few dealers track which of them came back.

Last updated 5 Oct 2026.

How buyers decide

How auto parts and accessories dealers are chosen.

For spare parts, the buyer is usually a garage owner or a mechanic. They WhatsApp two or three dealers with a part number or a photo, and buy from whoever confirms stock and price first. Over time they settle on a few counters for each brand. Those counters keep the account with genuine parts, a delivery boy who arrives on time and a sensible credit period. Fleet operators and taxi owners buy the same way in larger volumes, and want GST invoices and monthly billing.

Car and two-wheeler owners buying tyres search tyre shop near me, a size such as 185/65 R15, or a brand like MRF, Apollo or CEAT. They compare prices and reviews on Google and pick the shop that shows stock and does alignment and balancing with the fitting. A burst tyre is decided on distance and whether someone answers the phone. Monsoon brings a spike in tyre and wiper replacements.

Accessories are bought on inspiration and trust. A new car owner sees dashcams or alloy wheels on Instagram and YouTube, then visits a shop to see the fit. The car dealer's own accessory price is the benchmark. The sale closes when the shop shows the product on a similar car and states the fitting time and warranty.

The problem

What usually goes wrong for auto parts and accessories dealers.

What owners tell us on the first call, in their words.

  • “Mechanics call three dealers and buy from whoever answers first”

    A garage sends a part photo on WhatsApp, our counter is busy, and the order goes to the shop down the road that replied in two minutes.

  • “Customers do not believe our parts are genuine”

    Fake parts in the market make buyers suspicious, and we have no clear way to show the brands and distributors we buy from.

  • “Our tyre shop does not show up on Maps for tyre sizes”

    A driver searching for a specific tyre size near our area sees the big brand outlets and online sellers, not us.

  • “Online marketplaces undercut us on accessories”

    Customers show us a lower price on their phone for the same seat cover or dashcam, and we lose the sale without explaining fitting and warranty.

  • “Garage credit is growing and collections are slow”

    We give credit to keep accounts, but nobody tracks which garages are buying less and paying later until it is too late.

  • “We know our regular garages but not how much each buys”

    Our best accounts are in the owner's head, so we cannot tell when a garage quietly moves its purchases to a competitor.

What we do

What we do for auto parts and accessories dealers.

Everything included for auto parts and accessories dealers, and the result each part is there to produce.

  1. WhatsApp parts desk

    A WhatsApp Business setup with quick replies for part enquiries, a rule for confirming stock and price within minutes, and a catalogue of fast-moving parts and brands.

    Result: A mechanic who sends a part photo gets an answer before calling the next dealer.

  2. Google Business Profile with brands and services

    A complete profile listing the tyre brands, battery brands and parts ranges you stock, with alignment and fitting services, photos of real stock and current hours.

    Result: A driver searching for a tyre brand nearby finds your shop with the right details.

  3. Garage account register

    A record of every garage and fleet account with monthly purchases, brands bought, credit limit and outstanding amount, kept up to date.

    Result: You notice when a regular account starts buying less, while there is time to call.

  4. Genuine parts proof

    Authorised dealer certificates, distributor letters and a short explainer on checking genuine parts, shown in the shop, on the profile and on WhatsApp.

    Result: A cautious buyer has something concrete to check.

  5. Tyre size and accessory pages

    Website pages by vehicle model and tyre size, and for popular accessories, with fitting time, warranty and an enquiry button.

    Result: A buyer searching for a size or a model sees you have it and can ask for a price.

  6. Price conversation guide for the counter

    Wording for staff when a customer shows an online price, explaining fitting, warranty, returns and genuine stock without running the product down.

    Result: Your staff hold more sales without matching every online price.

  7. Part photo to part number routine

    A short checklist for the counter to turn a mechanic's photo into the right part number, asking model, year and variant before quoting, with a note of common mix-ups.

    Result: Fewer wrong parts sent back by garages, and fewer mechanics who try the next dealer after a return.

How the result is measured

  • Enquiries by source, including garages, Maps and WhatsApp
  • Reply time on part and price enquiries
  • Active garage and fleet accounts
  • Monthly purchases per account
  • Tyre fitments and accessory jobs by source
  • Overdue credit by account

Recorded as a baseline before work starts, so every later report has an honest comparison.

Worth a page and a campaign of their own

Fast-moving service parts for popular models · Genuine and branded aftermarket parts · Passenger car and SUV tyres · Two-wheeler tyres · Truck and bus tyres · Wheel alignment, balancing and tyre fitting · Car batteries and replacement · Seat covers, mats and interior upgrades · Infotainment systems, dashcams and parking sensors · Alloy wheels and styling accessories

Priority campaigns

Campaigns for what auto parts and accessories dealers most want to sell.

Each one planned around when your buyers decide, and measured against the baseline.

  • Pre-monsoon tyre and wiper campaign

    A local campaign in the weeks before the monsoon on tyre tread checks, wipers and batteries, with a free inspection slot.

    Result: Drivers replace worn tyres with you before the first heavy rain.

  • New garage account drive

    A visit plan and introductory offer for garages within your delivery radius that do not yet buy from you, with a follow-up call after the first order.

    Result: Your garage base grows street by street.

  • Festival season car accessory campaign

    Instagram and local ads before Diwali and year-end for new car owners, showing real fitments on popular models and fitting slots.

    Result: New car buyers fit out their cars with you instead of at the showroom.

  • Fleet tyre and battery campaign

    Outreach to transport companies, cab operators and school bus owners with a fleet price list, monthly billing and on-site checks.

    Result: Larger, repeat orders arrive on a predictable schedule.

  • Highway and long weekend tyre check

    A short campaign before long weekends and holiday travel reminding drivers to check tyres, with a quick-check slot.

    Result: Travellers come in before the trip rather than after a breakdown.

Beyond search

Where we reach buyers of auto parts and accessories dealers, beyond Google.

Search matters, but it is rarely the only way this industry's buyers find a supplier.

  • Independent garages and multi-brand workshops

    We build a list of garages in your delivery radius and prepare a visit script, a price list and a WhatsApp ordering link for them.

  • Fleet owners, cab operators and transporters

    We identify fleet owners nearby and prepare a proposal with the billing terms, GST invoices and a tyre and battery check.

  • Car dealers and used car sellers

    We prepare a supply and fitment arrangement for used car dealers who refurbish cars before sale.

  • Car clubs and owner communities

    We prepare content and an owner offer for model-specific clubs and online owner groups, where accessories are discussed and recommended.

  • Driving schools and two-wheeler taxi operators

    We prepare a maintenance tie-up for driving schools and bike taxi fleets that wear through tyres and parts quickly.

Who it is for

This is written for these auto parts and accessories dealers.

  • Multi-brand spare parts dealers serving garages
  • Authorised parts distributors for a vehicle manufacturer
  • Two-wheeler spare parts shops
  • Tyre dealers and tyre showrooms for major brands
  • Tyre, alignment and wheel care centres
  • Car accessories and fitment shops
  • Commercial vehicle parts and tyre suppliers
  • Battery, lubricant and filter dealers
  • Online-first auto parts sellers

Not for

It is not the right fit if.

  • You want a guaranteed Google ranking or a guaranteed number of leads. Nobody honest can promise either.
  • You need enquiries by next week and have nobody to answer them.
  • You want posts and reach reported, not enquiries and orders.

How it works

How the work runs for auto parts and accessories dealers

The work itself, in order. How an engagement starts, from your brief to a written scope, is set out on our method page.

  1. 1

    Assess

    We look at how garage and customer enquiries arrive, how fast they are answered, how visible you are for your brands and tyre sizes, and which accounts are slipping.

  2. 2

    Fix the parts reply

    A WhatsApp parts desk with quick replies and a clear owner for every enquiry during counter hours.

  3. 3

    Show what you stock

    A complete Maps profile, pages by tyre size and model, and proof of genuine, authorised stock.

  4. 4

    Grow the accounts

    Garage visits, fleet proposals and seasonal campaigns for tyres and accessories.

  5. 5

    Keep them buying

    An account register with reviews, credit tracking and a call when a regular garage buys less.

Where this fits

Three pieces of sales work, in this order.

GullySales builds every engagement from three pieces of sales work. This page is not one of them, but the same three steps apply to the business behind it.

  1. Step 1

    Sales audit

    Find where deals are being lost and what to fix first.

    Start here if you cannot say where orders are lost.

  2. Step 2

    Sales process design

    One written way to sell, from first enquiry to repeat order.

    Start here if every salesperson sells differently.

  3. Step 3

    Sales management

    A target, a review routine and someone who owns the number.

    Start here if the team has targets and no routine.

Tell us what you need Your brief is read before we call. Scope, fee and term in writing.

FAQ

Questions auto parts and accessories dealers ask before they call.

Not here? More answers, or ask on WhatsApp.

How do we compete with online parts and accessory sellers?
On things online cannot do well: same-day availability, fitting, warranty handling and a person to call when something goes wrong. We make those visible in your listing and give your counter staff a clear way to explain them.
Can we advertise tyre brands we sell?
Yes, as an authorised or stocking dealer, though some tyre companies have rules for dealer signage and advertising. We check the brand's guidelines with you before using their logos or offers.
Should we give credit to garages to win their business?
Only with a limit and a record. Credit is often expected, but it works when every account's purchases and dues are reviewed on a fixed routine, so you can see which garages are worth the risk.
Is IndiaMART useful for an auto parts dealer?
For wholesale and commercial vehicle parts it can bring enquiries from other towns. For retail tyres and accessories, Google Maps and WhatsApp bring buyers who can actually visit.
How do we show buyers our parts are genuine?
Display your authorised dealer or distributor certificates, explain the brand's own checks such as holograms or codes, and give a proper GST invoice. A short explainer on WhatsApp and the profile helps buyers trust you before they arrive.
How much does it cost?
There is no price list, because the work differs by business. The fee is scoped after we have read your brief and spoken to you, and put in writing before anything starts, split into our time, your media spend and production.
How long is the contract?
The term is agreed in writing after we have spoken, along with the fee and the reporting. It is never a default twelve months, and renewal is decided on the numbers against the baseline recorded at the start.
How soon will we see results?
Fixes to reply time, follow-up and your Google Business Profile are the quickest to show, because the enquiries already exist. Ads can follow soon after follow-up is in place. SEO and content take longer. How long each takes depends on your business, and we tell you which applies to you after we have spoken. Nothing here is guaranteed.
Who will actually do the work?
The person you speak to before anything starts. We work from one office in Nagarbhavi, Bengaluru, with no account managers in between.
What if we are not happy with the work?
Tell us and the plan changes. Everything is reported against the baseline, so a number that is not moving is visible to both sides. The term is in your written scope, and the refund and cancellation policy sets out the rest.

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