Automotive Aftermarket Advisory

We help South African fleet owners and workshops keep vehicles on the road longer.

TradoParts works with independent garages, small fleet operators, and rural vehicle owners across South Africa. We provide spare parts supply chain advice, maintenance education, and aftermarket sourcing strategies — no fluff, just practical guidance for real-world conditions.

Our approach is grounded in local market realities: long distances to dealerships, limited access to verified parts, and vehicles that clock high mileage on tough roads. We focus on what actually works — from verifying part authenticity to preventative maintenance schedules that extend engine life beyond 200,000 km.

Who we work with

  • Independent workshops in townships and rural towns
  • Small to mid-size fleet operators managing 10–50 vehicles
  • Private owners maintaining high-mileage bakkies and sedans

Our focus areas

  • Spare parts supply chain advisory and sourcing verification
  • Vehicle maintenance education tailored to local driving conditions
  • Aftermarket electronics and safety upgrade guidance
Our Journey

Building a Trusted Name in Automotive Advisory

From a small consultancy to a recognised voice in spare parts logistics and vehicle education across South Africa.

2016

Foundation & First Contracts

TradoParts was established to address the gap in aftermarket parts verification for small fleet operators in Gauteng. The first year brought three advisory contracts focused on supplier audits and inventory planning.

2019

Expansion into Training

Launched the first preventative maintenance workshops for high-mileage vehicle owners. The programme reached over 200 participants in the Eastern Cape and Limpopo, reducing unscheduled downtime for local transport businesses.

2023

National Advisory Network

Established a network of 15 independent advisors covering all nine provinces. The consultancy has since supported over 80 workshops with supply chain mapping, counterfeit detection, and parts sourcing strategies.

Key results: 80+ workshops supported, 200+ trained operators, 9 provinces covered.

The team behind the advice

Specialists in aftermarket supply chains, vehicle systems, and fleet maintenance across South Africa.

Andile Mokoena

Senior Supply Chain Advisor

15 years sourcing genuine and aftermarket parts for fleets in Gauteng and the Eastern Cape. Built verification networks that reduced counterfeit intake by 40% for two major logistics operators.

Fatima Davids

Vehicle Maintenance Educator

Developed preventative maintenance curricula used by three community workshops in Limpopo. Specialises in high-mileage petrol and diesel engines common in South African bakkies.

Thabo Ndlovu

Aftermarket Electronics Consultant

10 years advising on infotainment, sensor, and safety upgrades for older vehicle models. Worked with local module developers to create plug‑and‑play solutions for pre‑2010 sedans.

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