Parts and cars: online transition

For decades, the purchase of a car in France and Europe has almost always led to a visit to a local dealer. To find used parts, most motorists went to a car break. However, in recent years, digital transition and globalization have changed these practices. The data presented below highlight the extension of this development and its impact on the entire sector.

According to the CCFA (French car committee)Environ 1.53 million new cars They were recorded in France in 2023, thus recording a slight increase compared to the previous year. A growing part of these sales is now online. According to a study by Favad (Federation of Electronic Commerce and Distance Sale)Electronic commerce in France generated approximately 146 billion euros In 2023, it doubles what it represented five years earlier, thanks in particular to the online sale of vehicles and associated services.

Online platforms such asAutojm.fr Now allow consumers to order new cars at competitive prices, with possible delivery throughout France and sometimes in other EU countries. The company indicates it 20 % of his sales in 2022-2023 were intended for customers residing outside France. For consumers, this translates into a wider choice and a comparison of an easy price. For traditional retailers, competition intensifies, forcing them to adopt more solid digital strategies to remain competitive.

In addition to the sale of vehicles, the market of the parts used is experiencing an important digital transformation. Historically, motorists had to contact several breaks to find a specific part. Today, thanks to sites like Autopart24.frIt is possible to order and receive components used from all over Europe directly at home.

According to a report byAdeme (ecological transition agency)The proportion of automotive components king -invited increases approximately 8 % per year in France, stimulated by the digitization of the sector.

When the purchase of cars and spare parts become cross, new commercial perspectives open. Second Eurostat, 23 % The online purchases made in the EU in 2022 were interested in platforms abroad, marking an increase of 5 percentage points since 2019. The car products, including spare parts and accessories, follow this growing trend.

However, this internationalization also introduces several challenges. The logistics becomes more complex, with potentially longer delivery times and increased transport costs. The rules of VAT may vary according to the country, even if the lack of customs duties within EU exchanges facilitates. In addition, the after-sales service and guarantees can cause problems when buyers interact with international sellers, which require multilingual customer service and clarification of the conditions of sale. Despite these constraints, the cross -border expansion offers a wider range of products and often more competitive prices for consumers, while opening larger markets for companies.

An essential factor that explains the current mania for the used parts is the growing attention paid to the environment and sustainability. A study of European Commission Meetings since 2021 indicates that the reuse or reconditioning of some automotive parts can reduce CO₂ amissions a 70 % With respect to the production of new parts, depending on the type of component. TheQuiet estimates that in France the reuse of engine and body parts saves 200,000 tons De Co Way.

The use of online platforms, associated with more ecological approaches, appeals to an increasing number of consumers who wish to reduce their carbon imprint. A survey conducted by Ifop In 2022 it reveals it 59 % The French declare themselves “most likely” to buy online parts used to support the circular economy, especially if it allows them to save money. This greater awareness of the environment strengthens the attraction for more sustainable and less expensive solutions, pushing online platforms to diversify their offers and inform customers on the ecological profits of the Ri -uso.

Digitization continues to transform the automotive sector and the market of the parts used. According to the FevadThe number of online sales sites in France has passed 210 000 In 2015 to more than 300,000 In 2022, with a significant proportion specialized in specific niches, especially in the car. Furthermore, 75 % French consumers consider the delivery speed as an essential criterion (Favad, 2023), which pushes the actors of the market to optimize their logistical solutions to offer faster deliveries, sometimes on the same “day” or “following day”.

Transparency also becomes an important problem. According to a report byQuiet of 2022, 62 % Consumers still express doubts about the reliability of the used parts, encouraging the platforms to introduce more quality controls, certified and guarantees to reassure buyers. Finally theAcea (Association of European Automobiles Manufacturers) provides that electric and hybrid vehicles will represent more than 30 %New recordings in Europe by 2025, opening new opportunities for the re -use of batteries and electronic components, simultaneously asking for reinforced skills to manipulate these parts safely.