For over three decades, Australian Automotive Parts (AAP) has been a driving force in the Australian and New Zealand automotive aftermarket, known for its expertise in sourcing, importing, and distributing high-quality hard parts from some of the industry’s most respected brands.
With an unwavering commitment to quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction, AAP has built a reputation as a trusted supply partner for workshops, resellers, and trade customers nationwide.
Founded with a vision to deliver premium aftermarket components with exceptional service and technical support, AAP has grown to become one of the most recognised distributors in the sector.
The company’s success lies in its ability to combine industry experience with a deep understanding of the evolving needs of the modern automotive market.
Supplying the parts that keep Australia moving
AAP’s comprehensive product range covers suspension, drive train, steering, braking, and engine components, providing a complete solution for the trade.
Its portfolio features respected brands including Ultima, Selby, Platinum, KAPARS, Oetiker, and more, all carefully selected for their quality, performance, and proven reliability.
Operating from four strategically located distribution centres in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth, AAP ensures national coverage and rapid delivery capability. These facilities, supported by advanced logistics systems and experienced staff, are the backbone of AAP’s service excellence, enabling the company to deliver thousands of parts daily to customers across Australia and the South Pacific.
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The company’s strength lies in its commitment to availability and product knowledge. AAP’s team of automotive professionals understand the unique requirements of trade customers, ensuring that every product supplied meets the highest standards of performance and fitment.
Whether supplying independent workshops, parts resellers, or large retail chains, AAP’s mission remains consistent, to keep customers operating efficiently with quality parts they can depend on.
Built on relationships and reliability
Over its 30-year history, AAP has built a network of long-term partnerships with global manufacturers, local trade customers, and workshop operators.
The company’s approach is grounded in reliability and transparency, ensuring its partners always have confidence in supply, support, and service.
This relationship-driven business model has helped AAP build strong customer loyalty, driven by the company’s understanding that in the aftermarket, trust and consistency are everything.
By providing dependable supply chains, technical expertise, and responsive service, AAP has cemented its place as a preferred distributor in a competitive market.
Adapting to a changing industry
The automotive aftermarket continues to evolve, driven by changes in vehicle technology, customer expectations, and market dynamics.
AAP has embraced this evolution by continuously expanding its product range, investing in digital systems, and focusing on speed, accuracy, and customer experience.
From the growing demand for integrated part solutions to the need for technical training and support, AAP is proactive in helping its customers stay ahead.
Its investments in modern warehousing, cataloguing technology, and e-commerce capabilities position the company to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing industry head-on.
As the industry transitions towards new technologies and service models, AAP’s agility and strong supplier relationships ensure it remains a leader in delivering the parts that the aftermarket needs today — and will need tomorrow.
A stronger future with Penrite Oil Company
In August 2025, AAP joined the Penrite Oil Company family, marking a significant milestone for both businesses.
The acquisition brings together two Australian-owned leaders in the automotive sector, each with a shared commitment to quality, performance, and customer service.
Penrite, a 100 per cent Australian-owned manufacturer with nearly a century of experience in premium lubricants and fluids, saw in AAP a strategic partner to extend its reach beyond lubricants and into the hard parts segment. Together, the two companies are creating a stronger, more diversified business that delivers complete product solutions for the trade.
“This acquisition is not only about growth, it’s about delivering more value to our customers,” Penrite Oil CEO Toby
Dymond said.
“By combining Penrite’s world-class lubricants with AAP’s extensive hard parts range, we’re creating a business that’s better equipped to meet the evolving needs of the automotive sector.”
AAP will continue to operate independently, maintaining its identity, leadership team, and long-standing relationships with customers and suppliers.
Under the Penrite banner, it gains access to expanded resources, infrastructure, and strategic support to enhance operations and drive growth in both domestic and international markets.
Together, AAP and Penrite represent the strength of Australian enterprise — built on innovation, integrity, and a commitment to excellence. This partnership reinforces both companies’ dedication to serving the automotive aftermarket with quality products, dependable service, and a shared vision for the future.
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