Hello there Sea Changers. Welcome back to my series of program lists to assist those of you looking to fund your sea change with affiliate marketing. My name is Paul and I have been making money in the affiliate marketing game for the past decade and have created this site to assist those of you looking to do the same.
Today we are going to take a look under the hood at my 10 car parts affiliate programs to service this year. The world of cars is an extremely lucrative online market purely due to the fact that there are so many facets to it. There are a car enthusiasts who will spend whatever it takes to make their pride and joy the absolute best it can be through to the family wagon, 4WD hobbyists and of course, commercial drivers.
All of which need parts and accessories to improve or fit out their vehicles or to simply keep those four wheels turning…
- Autobarn
- JC Whitney
- carparts.com
- Euro Car Parts
- Morris 4×4 Center
- Rugged Rocks
- Ox Wheels
- Vivid Racing
- Topracingshop.com
- GP Box
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Before we begin however, I am conscious that there are a number of different areas or sub niches within this subject hence the quantity of affiliate programs to choose from may be just as large. So how have I picked my best 10? Well… I really just wanted to give you a good cross section of what is out there so I did some searching around and checked a few out and chose them by looking at:
- What they offer
- Commission rates
- Payment terms
- Cookie duration
- Application processes
- Affiliate/Marketing materials provided
Car Parts Affiliate Programs
Stats show that people will spend money on car accessories and parts online if it can make their lives easier so as long as you are meeting their needs and solving problems, then you are on the right track (no pun intended haha). And to give you a boost, let's have a look at the 10 best car affiliate program options that I have found below:
1. Autobarn
Let's start with an all in one site in Autobarn. Autobarn is a one of America's largest auto parts & accessories retailers and wholesalers offering over 35,000 name-brand parts and accessories. With those numbers there is obviously too much to list here however their main categories include:
- Accessories
- Auto Parts
- Car Care Products
- Oils and Additives
The list above really does not do the site justice but just assume that if there is something that your readers need for their car and this site does not have it, then it probably doesn't exist. This is a great site for affiliates as it allows you to cover all aspects of car care and maintenance in the one spot and there is certainly enough here to build an affiliate site around.
Commission Rate: 8%
Payment Terms: Monthly
Cookie Duration: 10 Days.
Application required?: Yes, Autobarn's affiliate program is managed by CJ Affiliates. You will be required to apply for an account then for the Autobarn affiliate program. You will need to enter personal and website information as well as promotional plans and platforms to be used.
Marketing material provided: Banners, text links,
2. JC Whitney
JC Whitney is another massive automobile related site offering a great range of parts and accessories for autos, trucks, motorcycles, Sport Compacts, SUVs, Jeeps, RVs, ATVs, and more – in fact, there are products to cover almost everything required to keep that car in ship shape form. Again, there is so much there that we could not even begin to cover everything here but their main categories include:
- Auto Body Parts and Mirrors
- Headlights and lighting
- Engine and Drivetrain
- Brakes, suspension and steering
- Interior accessories
- Exterior accessories
- Tools and garage
- Wheels and tyres
As with Autobarn above, there is definitely enough here to build an affiliate marketing site around and as an advantage to affiliates who are looking to narrow their focus, this site allows visitors to choose products based on make and model from all of the most well-known brands and car makers.
Commission Rate: up to 8%
Payment Terms: Monthly
Cookie Duration: 30 Days
Application required?: Yes, JC Whitney's affiliate program is managed by Impact Radius. You will be required to apply for an account then for the JC Whitney affiliate program. You will need to enter personal and website information as well as promotional plans and platforms to be used.
Marketing material provided: Text links, banners
3. carparts.com
As the name suggests, carparts.com is an all encompassing car parts site that deals with all of the well-known brands covering just about every car manufacturer in the U.S. and Europe. Their main catalogue is similar to the first two sites listed here – i.e. they have everything you could possibly need to do with car parts including (as an example and certainly not limited to):
- Axle Assembly
- Brake Disc and Pad Kit
- Bumper
- Bumper Cover
- Catalytic Converter
- Control Arm
- Control Arm Kit
- Cooling Fan Assembly
- Door Lock Actuator
- Driveshaft
- Exterior Door Handle
- Fender
- Fender Liner
- Fog Light
- Fuel Pump
- Fuel Tank
- Grille Assembly
- Headlight
- Hood
- Ignition Coil
- Mirror
- Oxygen Sensor
- Radiator
- Radiator Support
- Shock Absorber and Strut Assembly
- Step Bumper
- Tail Light
- Timing Chain Kit
- Wheel Hub
- Window Regulator
Again this site could definitely be utilised to build a generalist business around or as a great addition to the any site focused on individual manufacturer or a particular area of the car as well.
Commission Rate:
- 10% – base
- 11% – $5000+ sales
- 12% – $10000+ sales
Payment Terms: Monthly
Cookie Duration: 45 Days
Application required?: Yes, the carparts.com's affiliate program is managed by Impact Radius. You will be required to apply for an account then for the carparts.com affiliate program. You will need to enter personal and website information as well as promotional plans and platforms to be used.
Marketing material provided: Text links, banners, data feed, coupons
4. Euro Car Parts
Euro Car Parts is a UK based site focusing on, as per the name, European car accessories and parts. As with the sites above, they carry a large array of products including:
- Brakes
- Engine Parts
- Suspension & Steering
- Transmission
- Cooling & Heating
- Electrical & Lighting
- Body & Exhaust
- Lubricants & Fluid
- Batteries
- Oil
- Wiper Blades
- Bulbs
- Accessories
- Car Care
- Tools
- Toys and tech
- Performance parts
There is definitely enough on this site to base an entire affiliate marketing site around as there are good options for both the new and professional car owner as well as those dealing with sub niche sites. They stock all of the well-known brands and offer many at discount which is great for budget focused sites as well.
Commission Rate: 3% (£0.20 on all Click and Collect orders)
Payment Terms: Monthly
Cookie Duration: Not Stated
Application required?: Yes, the Euro Car Parts affiliate program is managed by Affiliate Window Network. You will be required to apply for an account then for the Euro Car Parts affiliate program. You will need to enter personal and website information to apply.
Marketing material provided: Banners, Text Links
5. Morris 4×4 Center
Now we start to narrow our focus a little with Morris 4×4 Center. As the name suggests, Morris 4×4 Center is a “leading e-commerce destination for Jeep and 4×4 enthusiasts looking to outfit and enhance their driving experience”. They provide access to over 40,000 products making their range too much to list here however the main categories include:
- Bumpers
- Drivetrain
- Engine/Underhood
- Exterior
- Interior
- Lighting
- Suspension
- Wheels/Tyres
- Winches/Recovery
- Lifestyle
- Replacement parts
There really is so much more that I could keep listing for quite a while – but you get the picture.
This site is definitely one that you would build an entire affiliate marketing business around in either the generalised car parts of 4WD specific niches. It would also make a great companion/add on to just about any outdoors, beach or camping related niche possible as well.
Commission Rate: 5% (2% for coupon)
Payment Terms: Monthly
Cookie Duration: 30 Days
Application required?: Yes, Morris 4×4 Center's affiliate program is managed by CJ Affiliates. You will be required to apply for an account then for the Morris 4×4 Center affiliate program. You will need to enter personal and website information to apply.
Marketing material provided: Text links, banners, product feed
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6. Rugged Rocks
If your site has anything to do with auto or 4WD parts for Nissan vehicles then Rugged Rocks would be well worth investigating. The site caters to the 4×4 needs of Nissan enthusiasts covering parts and accessories for all models old and new including:
- Armada – 2004 – 2015
- Frontier – 1998 – 2018
- Pathfinder – 1985 – 2012
- Patrol – 1987 – 2017
- Titan – 2004 – 2015
- Xterra – 2000 – 2015
Now, there are so many parts and accessories for them that I am not going to even try and list them all here. I am no expert I admit but by the looks of it I am fairly confident that if there is a branded item needed for any of the above models and they do not list it, then you are not going to find it… (they do order them in of course)
There is probably not enough here to base an entire affiliate marketing business around unless you are focused heavily on Nissan 4×4 vehicles however their offerings would certainly be a great addition to any 4×4, off-road or vehicular camping niche. There is also a fantastic range of tools and swap information to assist you with post ideas and reviews and well as extra information for your readers.
Commission Rate: 3%
Payment Terms: Monthly
Cookie Duration: Not Stated
Application required?: Yes, you will need to enter personal and website information as part of the application.
Marketing material provided: Text Links
7. Ox Wheels
Here we head into the world of wheels with Ox Wheels. Ox Wheels is an Australian based site offering a huge range of wheels for:
- Cars
- SUVs
- 4×4
There are also customisable options as well as a good range of accessories and parts including:
- Aluminium Nuts
- Aluminium Top
- Bolts – ball shape
- Caps
- Close end key nuts
- Hooks
- Hub rings
- Keys
- Key bolts
- Key nuts
- Lock bolts
- Lock key nuts
- Open end key nuts
- Open end nuts
- PCD gauges
- Spacers
- Aluminium valves
This would make a great addition to any car part or accessories site aimed at professionals and hobbyists alike and also those working in the 4×4, street car or amateur racing niches as well.
Commission Rate: 5%
Payment Terms: Monthly
Cookie Duration: Not Stated
Application required?: Yes, you will need to enter personal and website information to apply.
Marketing material provided: Text links
8. Vivid Racing
Our next site, Vivid Racing, is one for the speed nuts and covers a huge range of parts and accessories for the performance automotive industry including:
- Air Intakes
- Big Brake Kits
- Brake Parts
- Body Aero Kits
- ECU Tuning
- Electronics
- Engine Internals
- Engine Upgrades
- Exhaust Parts
- Exterior Fuel Components
- Gauges
- Interior OEM Parts
- Power Packages
- Pulleys
- Racing Gear
- Radiator Parts
- Roll Bars
- Cages
- Suspension
- Transmission
- Turbo
- Superchargers
- Tires
- Wheel Accessories
- Wheels
- Universal & Repair
- Vivid Racing Gear
This is a great site for those working directly within the performance/street racing niche or just about any other sports, car or racing business with a smaller range of 4×4 gear as well as a fantastic blog. And for affiliates there is the extra advantage that in addition to their popularity, some of their items do cost a little more as well making for some good higher ticket earning potential.
Commission Rate: Not Stated
Payment Terms: Monthly
Cookie Duration: Not Stated
Application required?: Yes – Vivid Racing’s affiliate program is managed by both CJ Affiliates and Avantlink. You will be required to apply for an account and then for the Vivid Racing affiliate program. You will need to enter personal and website information to apply.
Marketing material provided: Text Links, banner, product feed
9. Topracingshop.com
topracingshop.com is a cool site offering a raft of motor sport branded memorabilia and accessories covering Formula 1 and the WRC Rally. Products can be selected by racing type, team or driver and include:
- Accessories/collectables – You name it, they have it.
- Clothing.
- Racewear – shirts, helmets etc.
- Car parts – incl. rims and steering wheels.
Obviously this site would work best as an add on to any motor sport or car manufacturer related site especially as a great gift idea or for within the car accessories or racing niches.
Commission Rate: 5%
Payment Terms: Monthly.
Cookie Duration: 60 Days
Application required?: Yes – Application via email address on website.
Marketing material provided: Text links and banners
10. GP Box
And finally, whilst we are checking to the world of motor sport, let's add GP Box to the list. GP Box is a one stop shop for “Motorsport art, parts and memorabilia” with a range so large, there is just too much to list here. Their catalogue covers:
- F1
- Moto GP
- WEC and Lemans
- Formula E
- Indy Car
- WRC and Rally
Within these options, they offer a range of clothing, memorabilia, accessories, art, collectables and toys.
If you are in the motor sport niche you would probably be able to base an affiliate program on this one and there are obvious add on opportunities for all sprectrums of car, racing, man cave and gift related sites as well.
Commission Rate: 4%
Payment Terms: Monthly
Cookie Duration: 30 Days
Application required?: Yes – You will need to enter personal and website information to apply.
Marketing material provided: Text Links
How to find your own affiliate programs
As stated earlier, by outlining the sites above I have really just tried to give you a good cross section of the types of programs that are out there by listing the really good ones in each ‘category'. That does not mean that you cannot find affiliate programs that better suit what it is that you are trying to do within this space especially as I could never even begin to cover every car part related requirement or sub niche in the one post. Luckily for us, there is a simple way to find these programs online.
All you need to do is enter “affiliate: niche type” into your search engine (substituting ‘niche type‘ for whatever product it is that you are choosing to sell).
There are car related affiliate programs for everything else that we have listed at the top of this page as well – you will just need to have a look around until you find one or two that suit your site. Once you have completed your searches, you can look through and find programs that:
- Relate to your niche/problems that you are solving.
- Have quality products – your brand can be severely damaged if you promote poor quality products.
- Have solid payment and customer service arrangement.
- Pay decent commissions.
- Have good testimonials covering commission payouts and quality of product.
In most cases, you will need to apply for the program before you are allowed to promote their products – don’t take this step lightly or you will be rejected. Affiliate programs will generally want to know:
- Your website name.
- Traffic levels.
- Why you want to join – (so I can make money by selling your spark plugs is unfortunately not generally a good enough answer).
- How you plan to promote their products.
Conclusion
So… There are 10 of the best car part and automobile affiliate programs to service this year. I hope it has been helpful for you as you commence your own car parts or accessories affiliate marketing business and as usual, please do not hesitate to comment below if you have any questions, need some advice or have any experiences to share. Oh, and especially comment if you have any experience with these, or any other programs as well.
Until next time
Have fun
Paul
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Very nice video!
Thanks
Paul