How ordering factory-direct car accessories works with us
Ordering car accessories and garage equipment direct from the factory through GaragiQ takes six steps. You approve the offer and the samples, and we handle the factory checks, inspection, import, customs and delivery.
Car accessories are seasonal: winter kits sell from October, tyre-change peaks in March–April and October–November drive demand for jacks and impact wrenches, and summer road-trip ranges should be on the shelf by April. So the date you order matters as much as the price. If you are working out how to import car accessories without your own import desk, the table below shows how far ahead to plan.
Six steps from enquiry to delivery
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1
Enquiry
Send product links, photos, catalogue items or a spreadsheet with quantities and the country of delivery. For a new garage or detailing studio, a floor plan and list of bays is enough to start.
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2
Offer
We check prices with manufacturers, or source new ones, and send a written offer with delivered prices, minimums, branding options, lead times and the documents available for each product.
2 working days -
3
Samples
Samples are consolidated and sent to your address. For private label products you approve a branded pre-production sample, including box, manual and labels.
7–14 days -
4
Order and production
You confirm the order and pay the deposit. We check the factory before ordering, then follow production and keep you updated.
25–45 days -
5
Inspection
We inspect the goods before shipment: quantity, function, packaging and labels against the approved sample, including GPSR importer data and WEEE marking. You get a report with photos.
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6
Shipping and delivery
Goods are consolidated, shipped by sea, rail or air, cleared in Poland and delivered to your warehouse. Heavy items travel on pallets; lithium-battery products follow dangerous-goods rules, which mainly affects air freight.
25–45 days
What we need from you
Company details
Company name, VAT number, delivery address and whether a tail-lift truck is needed.
Products and quantities
What you want, how many and the countries of sale. Approximate figures are fine for a first offer.
Branding files
For private label: logo in vector format, brand colours and your EAN codes if you have them.
Typical timeline and order dates by season
| Stage | Catalogue products | Private label |
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| Offer | 2 working days | 2 working days or more, depending on branding |
| Samples | 7–14 days | 7–14 days, plus time for branding |
| Production | 25–45 days | 25–45 days |
| Sea or rail transport | 25–45 days | 25–45 days |
| Total to your door | 8–12 weeks | 8–12 weeks, plus sample approval |
| Winter range (arrive by October): order by | August | June–July |
| Spring and summer range: order by | February–March | Mid-December |
| Factory holidays (late January–February) | Production stops for 3–5 weeks: confirm before the holiday | Approve samples before the holiday |
A working guide, not a guarantee. Christmas gift lines such as dash cams, mounts and tool sets should be ordered by August–September. Heavy goods by sea take the longer end of the transit range. We confirm dates for your products in the offer.
Frequently asked questions
When should I order car accessories for winter?
Inflators, chargers, seat covers, floor mats, boot liners, organisers and work lights should be planned in June–August so they arrive by October. Own-brand winter goods need the earlier end of that window. If you are later than that, tell us your date and we check what is still realistic.
When should I order for spring and summer?
Phone mounts, dash cams, organisers, car kettles, rooftop tents and cleaning items should be ordered by February–March. Private label for spring must be ordered by mid-December, because factory holidays in late January–February stop production for 3–5 weeks; after that, stock items only.
How do I pay?
Usually a 30–50 % deposit when you confirm the order and the balance before shipment. Deferred terms are possible for repeat clients and are stated in each offer.
Can I visit the factory?
Yes, by arrangement. We can also arrange video calls from the production floor.
What if the goods are defective?
Defects found at inspection are fixed before shipping. If something is wrong on arrival, report it within 14 days with photos and we resolve it with a replacement, credit or refund.
Send us your product list
Links, photos or a spreadsheet are enough. You get delivered prices, minimums, lead times and the documents available for each item within 2 working days.
Request a quote
Send a product list, links or photos. We reply with prices delivered to your country, minimum quantities and lead times.
- Reply on working days, usually within a few hours
- Prices delivered to your door, customs and VAT included in the calculation
- Written offer within 2 working days