From garages to influencers: trust in online parts purchasing continues to grow

PartsinMotion.co.uk is highlighting the growing confidence in online parts purchasing after popular influencer, Mat Armstrong, recently shared his positive experience of purchasing parts through the company in one of his YouTube videos. 

With millions of subscribers following his vehicle rebuild projects, Armstrong's recent comments reflect a wider shift in the sector in recent years, with both professional workshops and enthusiasts increasingly choosing online suppliers for speed, convenience, price and product availability.

Matt Gates, Director at PartsinMotion.co.uk, said: "It's always rewarding to hear positive feedback, but for us this reflects something much bigger than one individual purchase. Whether it's a professional garage, an independent technician or someone rebuilding performance cars for a YouTube audience of millions, everyone is looking for the same things - quality parts, competitive pricing, quick delivery and confidence they're ordering the correct component."

The shift towards online purchasing has accelerated significantly in recent years, particularly since the pandemic, with garages increasingly embracing digital ordering to benefit from live stock visibility, extensive product choice and rapid delivery. At PartsinMotion.co.uk, trade customers now account for more than half of all orders, demonstrating how online procurement has become an established part of the modern workshop.

Offering access to more than 250,000 parts, PartsinMotion.co.uk has at least one part available for 99.9 percent of vehicles on UK roads, enabling workshops and enthusiasts alike to source everything from routine service items through to specialist repair components from one supplier. 

The distributor's extensive portfolio includes leading aftermarket and OE-quality brands, backed by competitive pricing, comprehensive vehicle lookup tools and fast nationwide delivery, helping customers keep projects moving with minimal downtime.

Gates added: "Today's customers expect the same experience when buying car parts as they do with any other online purchases. They want to compare brands, check availability instantly, order at any time of day and know their parts will arrive quickly. That's exactly what we've invested in delivering - and it's why we're continuing to see more garages and motorists choosing to buy online."