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Alliance Automotive Group in the United Kingdom and Ireland

Alliance Automotive Group UK&IE is a leading distributor of light and commercial vehicle parts to the automotive aftermarket, serving over 30,000 repairers across the UK & Ireland. Alliance Automotive Group UK comprises two distributors networks (GROUPAUTO UK and the United Aftermarket Network) that benefit from an efficient logistics and product offering from its wholly-owned subsidiaries AAL, Apec, Platinum Batteries and BTN Turbo. Consolidated revenues are around €650m, with over 5,000 employees working for the group across 800+ distributor outlets.

The combination of these businesses gives our associated members and garages market-leading commercial terms on exclusive private label brands as well as original equipment (OE) or OE-matched quality suppliers. Our affiliated and wholly-owned distributors have access to business services such as fleet deals, branding, utility services, and marketing support.

Alliance Automotive Group Companies in the UK & Ireland

GROUPAUTO UK & Ireland

Acquired in 1997, GROUPAUTO UK is a national trading group, including 531 branches throughout the UK.

UAN

Alliance Automotive Group acquired UAN in 2015. It is a network of independent parts distributors with 240 outlets across the UK.

CAAR

CAAR, one of the largest buying groups in the UK with over 300 member stores, was acquired by Alliance Automotive Group in 2023.

NAPA Auto Parts

NAPA Auto Parts UK supply light and commercial vehicle parts to over 36,000 independent garages, franchise networks and public services throughout the UK.

Alliance Automotive Logistics (AAL)

Alliance Automotive Logistics is the distribution arm of Alliance Automotive Group UK & IE, providing a market-leading service to the aftermarket industry throughout Europe.

Tayna Batteries

In 2023, Alliance Automotive Group acquired Tayna Limited, a leading e-commerce platform focused on automotive, leisure, and motorcycle batteries, with a well-established market presence.

Parts in Motion

Parts in Motion, one of the largest online car parts businesses in the UK, aims to provide great products at great prices with industry leading customer service and fitment experts.