Auto parts distribution runs on availability — if you don't have the part in stock, the shop calls your competitor. Between 10,000+ SKUs, same-day delivery expectations, and the inventory carrying costs of keeping every gasket, brake pad, and sensor in stock — auto parts wholesalers need capital that keeps shelves full.
This Is Why You're Here
You're adding 3,000 SKUs for Asian imports — the fastest-growing segment in your market. Initial inventory investment is $95K. Without these parts, you're losing repair shops to competitors.
A 20-location tire chain wants you as their exclusive brake and suspension supplier. Initial stocking across all locations costs $140K. They pay net-30.
Your delivery fleet needs 2 new vans ($35K each) to expand same-day delivery from 15 miles to 30 miles. The expanded radius covers 200 more repair shops.
A fleet management company wants you as their sole-source brake and filter supplier for 800 vehicles. Initial stocking costs $110K and they pay net-45. The contract is worth $30K/month but your cash is tied up in existing inventory.
Your supplier is discontinuing a popular aftermarket brake line — 6-month supply available at 25% off. That's $55K in product you'll sell through in 4 months at full margin, but the buy window closes Friday.
Needed $95K to add 3,000 Asian import SKUs — the fastest-growing segment in our market. Basecamp funded it in 2 days. Within 6 months those SKUs were generating $40K/month and we stopped losing shops to competitors.
Tony V., Auto Parts Distributor, Phoenix, AZ
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A repair shop needs a water pump for a 2019 Camry right now. If it's not on your shelf, they call the other guy. And once they switch, they don't come back. A $95K SKU expansion prevents that from happening 15 times a day.
Hyundai, Kia, Subaru — the fastest-growing segment in your market. But adding 3,000 SKUs costs $95K. Without those parts, you're losing repair shops to competitors who stocked them first. We fund the expansion in 48 hours.
Your same-day delivery covers 15 miles. But 200 more repair shops sit in the 15-30 mile ring. Two new vans at $35K each doubles your coverage area. The revenue from those shops pays for the vans in 5 months.
A 20-location tire chain wants you as their exclusive brake supplier. Initial stocking across all locations costs $140K. They pay net-30 — reliable as clockwork. But you need the $140K before the first order ships.
What You're Up Against
| Challenge | What It Looks Like | Funding Solution | Amount | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core inventory investment | Adding 3,000 Asian import SKUs costs $95K upfront. Without those parts, you're losing repair shops to competitors who stocked them first. The revenue payback is 6 months but the cash hit is immediate. | Working Capital | $10K–$2M | 1–3 days |
| Delivery fleet expansion | Your same-day delivery covers 15 miles but 200 more repair shops sit in the 15–30 mile ring. Two new vans at $35K each doubles your coverage area and the shops pay for the vans in 5 months. | Equipment Financing | $10K–$5M | 3–7 days |
| Shop customer credit extension | Repair shops expect net-30 terms. You're extending $80K in credit across 40 accounts while your parts suppliers want payment in 15 days. The gap eats your working capital. | Invoice Factoring | $10K–$5M | 1–2 days |
| Catalog and digital platform upgrade | Repair shops are ordering online now. Your competitors have real-time inventory lookup and e-commerce. Building a digital platform costs $45K but shops that order online reorder 30% more. | Working Capital | $10K–$2M | 1–3 days |
| Warranty claim processing float | You replaced $55K in defective brake parts for your shop customers. The manufacturer warranty reimbursement takes 60–90 days. You're carrying the cost while waiting for the credit. | Business LOC | $10K–$5M | 1–5 days |
Pricing Transparency
| Product | Amount | Term | Rate | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Working Capital | $10K–$2M | 3-18mo | 8-22% APR | 1-3 days |
| Inventory Line of Credit | $10K–$5M | Revolving | 8-24% APR | 1-5 days |
| Equipment Financing | $10K–$5M | 2-5yr | 5-12% APR | 3-7 days |
| Invoice Factoring | $10K–$5M | Per invoice | 1-3% per 30 days | 1-2 days |
| PO Financing | $25K–$5M | Per order | 1.5-4% per 30 days | 3-5 days |
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Calculate Your Real Cost →Auto parts is an availability game — if the part isn't on the shelf, the shop calls your competitor. A $95K SKU expansion that generates $40K a month? That's a no-brainer. We fund parts inventory fast because your customers won't wait.
— Bobby Friel, Basecamp Funding - Founder
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Auto Parts Capital Uses
Bridge the gap between paying suppliers and collecting from customers. Keep operations running.
Fund large inventory buys. Fill purchase orders without draining your cash reserves.
Expand warehouse space, add racking, or purchase a facility with SBA financing.
Finance delivery trucks, vans, and logistics equipment to expand your delivery radius.
Convert net-30/60/90 receivables into cash in 24 hours. Stop waiting on slow-paying customers.
Bridge ocean transit cash gaps. Finance containers, customs bonds, and international freight.
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Auto parts distribution runs on one thing: availability. The repair shop needs a brake rotor for a 2021 F-150 right now. Not tomorrow. Not when your supplier ships. Right now. If you don't have it, they call your competitor and you just lost that shop for good. That's why parts distributors carry 10,000+ SKUs and tie up $200K-$400K in inventory. We funded a $95K SKU expansion that started generating $40K/month within 6 months.
Here's the thing about auto parts. Your customers are repair shops running on thin margins and tight schedules. They don't shop around — they call whoever has the part in stock. So your inventory depth is your competitive advantage. And expanding it costs real money. We match you with 70+ lenders who fund parts inventory fast. $15K restock or a $1M warehouse build — 60 seconds to apply, no hard pull.
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