How To Start an Online Aftermarket Auto Parts Business With the growth expected to last till 2030, market surveys indicate that 80% of market players in the industry are ill-prepared to successfully take advantage of it. Lack of digital resource management and online marketing skills are the main factors attributing to this. Now, the question shifts from, “Will the aftermarket auto parts niche grow enough to accommodate e-commerce?” To, “How can you leverage the digital space to take advantage of the market trends?” The main steps one has to go through to start a profitable online aftermarket auto parts enterprise are: Determine which parts sell the most online. Know the different types of online marketing tactics and avenues to help attract leads Determine Which Parts Sell the Most Online Just as in any other business, you should do adequate research before embarking on the journey. There are a lot of aftermarket auto parts one can sell online, but in most cases, it is best to make a name for yourself catering to a certain sub-niche. Discover which car parts already sell well online and determine whether the aftermarket versions can do just as well. Below is a compilation of auto parts that already do well on e-commerce platforms such as Amazon and eBay. Exterior Parts & Accessories Due to tougher economic times, new car sales have slowed down, with people preferring to upgrade and customize their existing cars. Because of this, exterior parts and accessories are the most popular items in the space, with the best sellers being aftermarket options. The most in-demand are: Billet grille modifications Tonneau covers Wind deflectors Nerf bars Chrome trims Front lip and side skirt lip kits Interior Parts & Accessories Vehicle upgrades and modifications do not only occur on the exterior. People also improve the internal components of their cars, and below are the bestselling on e-commerce platforms. Shifter knobs Window tints Seat cushions Floor mats Dash kits Seat covers Lighting & LED Products  Aftermarket headlights and LEDs are among the bestselling car lighting products for cars on Amazon. Projectors Halo lights Brake lights Running board lights License plate lights The instrument cluster and gauge lights Side marker lights Trunk lights Once you decide which parts have the most potential to sell, next you need to establish a lead generation plan. Lead generation...