As an online automotive business owner, you always look for more ways to increase sales and grow your business. And effective automotive inventory management plays a critical role here. Working with a reliable distributor ensures the availability of necessary parts, timely order fulfillment, and smooth supply chain operation.

You spoke; we listened!

At X-Cart, we are rolling out a new integration with American Tire Distributors (ATD), one of the largest independent suppliers of tires and wheels in North America. This partnership offers many benefits, from a vast inventory to frequent delivery and value-added services to enhance your business operations.

About American Tire Distributors (ATD)

As the name suggests, American Tire Distributors is a leading distributor and retailer of automotive parts and supplies, including wheels and tires. ATD has more than 100 distribution centers and over 200 brand partners, serving approximately 80,000 customers across the U.S. 

Through this partnership, X-Cart store owners will access ATD’s extensive tire and wheel inventory, facilitating and automating order processing. 

The new ATD integration offers businesses a wide selection of products, including over four million tires, a great range of wheel brands and styles, and industry tools, such as wheel weights, TPMS, valve stems, lug nuts, and more.

Key Features of the ATD Integration:

• Dropshipping: Directly ship orders from ATD’s network of over 100 distribution centers, ensuring fast and reliable delivery. 
• Simplified product data feed: Select the brands you’d like to upload and automatically import and filter product and/or stock data based on fitment, category, or other criteria. 
• Wheel and tire fitment: Provide accurate fitment data for a vast array of tire and wheel options, helping customers make informed purchasing decisions. Connect with the Year Make Model fitment search add-on to enhance your store search and maximize order accuracy.
• Product listing creation: Convert product data from the ATD database to X-Cart product listings hassle-free.
• Real-time inventory synchronization: Keep product listings up-to-date with ATD’s extensive inventory, minimizing the risk of overselling, set up hourly stock updates and daily pricing updates. 
• Enhanced customer experience: Ensure timely and accurate delivery information with real-time order status and tracking updates.

*Important: Businesses interested in leveraging this integration must be registered customers of American Tire Distributors. Entities not currently registered can apply for dealership status through the ATD Online Registration.

X-Cart and ATD about their partnership 

This collaboration will enhance the online shopping experience by enabling seamless drop shipping and advanced tire and wheel fitments for X-Cart users. Jordan Checketts, COO of X-Cart, and Stuart Schuette, ATD President & CEO, are absolutely sure about it.

With this strategic partnership, X-Cart and ATD are set to transform the tire and wheel market by offering unmatched convenience and selection to our users. The integration allows our store owners to expand their product offerings and provide exceptional service to their customers. We aim to expand the client list of wheels and tires shops – the fastest-growing segment on our platform in the past year.

American Tire Distributors is excited to partner with X-Cart to bring our extensive inventory and distribution capabilities to a wider audience. This collaboration aligns with our commitment to delivering superior value and service to our customers

Automate order fulfillment for your automotive store with American Tire Distributors (ATD) to save time and effort. The integration ensures regular product listing updates, sends orders directly to your distributor, and provides transparent order tracking to your customers. 

Key Takeaway

Whether you are an auto parts retailer or a manufacturer, you know how trustworthy partnerships are essential for your business. When sourcing auto parts from a reliable distributor, you have several advantages, ranging from assured quality of your products to faster delivery times to reduced logistic costs. 

At X-Cart, we understand the pivotal role of dependable partnerships for established auto parts businesses. We are constantly expanding our integrations with trusted automotive aftermarket distributors to assist you in optimizing your business operations and meeting your customers’ requirements.