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What we source
- Wear parts: brake pads and discs, filters, belts.
- Body parts, mirrors and trim.
- Lighting: headlamps, rear lamps, auxiliary lights.
- Accessories: mats, seat covers, roof boxes, bike carriers.
- Parts for vans and two-wheelers.
Looking to import a complete vehicle rather than parts? See our page on importing vehicles from China.
Where auto parts are made in China
In Zhejiang, Ruian, near Wenzhou, has a dense network of spare parts manufacturers, and Taizhou produces many car and motorcycle parts. Guangzhou hosts large parts and accessories markets. Around the major vehicle manufacturing hubs, you also find tier suppliers that serve carmakers.
The quality gap between a tier-one supplier and a small aftermarket workshop is huge. Our job is to find the right level for your market and price point.
Fitment comes first
An auto part sells on its reference. We map cross-references to original part numbers and the vehicles concerned, ask for the manufacturer's cross-reference catalogue and, before any volume order, have a sample test-fitted on the target vehicle. Packaging must carry the references and barcodes your customers expect.
Homologation and compliance
| Requirement | Parts concerned | What we check |
|---|---|---|
| E-mark homologation (UN regulations) | Lighting, mirrors, glazing, tyres, brake linings | E-mark on the part and the matching certificate |
| Replacement brake linings | Pads and shoes | R90 approval number |
| Replacement LED lighting | Bulbs and lamp units | Many LED kits are not road-legal in Europe |
| Substances (REACH) | Rubber and plastics in contact with the skin | Test reports on restricted substances |
| Brands and logos | All parts | No carmaker logo without authorisation |
Shipping: heavy, dense and prone to corrosion
Metal parts are heavy: in LCL, weight is often what gets billed, and a 20ft container reaches its weight limit before it is full. See our CBM and chargeable weight calculator. For several weeks at sea, bare parts must be protected against corrosion: oiling, anti-corrosion bags, sealed packaging.
How we work
A free first call to understand your project; a sourcing study with scope and price set in writing; then negotiation, samples, production follow-up, pre-shipment inspection, freight and customs clearance to your door.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. We map the cross-reference with manufacturers, then have a sample validated by a test fit before the volume order.
Some are and carry the E-mark, others are not. We check homologation before ordering, not on arrival.
It is set per reference, and lower for parts already in series production than for a part developed for you.
Yes, with a customs and homologation feasibility study before purchase. Everything is explained on our vehicle import page.