Why We Built CARMA

A mechanic once told us,
“I didn’t study diagnostics to spend half my day on the phone.”

That one sentence stayed with us.

Because beneath it is a truth that stretches across workshops everywhere: mechanics train to solve problems under the hood, not to chase parts across endless phone calls and email chains. For distributors, the problem isn’t much different — they want to move stock efficiently, not waste time fielding repeated availability questions or sending out dozens of price sheets a week.

At its core, this isn’t just a technology issue. It’s about respect. Respect for time, for skill, and for the work that keeps cars on the road and customers safe. Every minute lost to outdated processes is a minute stolen from the real craft of repairing vehicles.

That’s why we built CARMA.

We designed CARMA to strip away the friction that slows down the auto parts industry. Instead of patchwork communication, we’ve created a direct, structured platform that connects workshops with distributors in real time. The goal is simple: fewer delays, fewer errors, more control.

When a car is up on a lift waiting for a part, time isn’t just money — it’s reputation. Workshops risk frustrated customers, lost productivity, and blocked bays. Distributors risk credibility when they can’t confirm stock fast enough. The result is an industry that feels like it’s always playing catch-up.

CARMA changes that.

Here’s what CARMA actually does

Picture yourself as a mechanic in the middle of a busy day. You’ve diagnosed the problem, identified the part you need, and now comes the hardest part — sourcing it quickly. Traditionally, that means calling four or five different suppliers, waiting for someone to check stock, then chasing pricing, shipping, and confirmation. It’s slow. It’s fragmented. It’s not what today’s workshops need.

With CARMA, that process looks entirely different:

• You open the platform.
• You see live stock from verified distributors.
• You compare real-time prices.
• You order instantly.
• Done.

That’s it. No waiting, no back-and-forth, no guesswork. Just the part you need, when you need it.

But CARMA isn’t just another directory. Directories list names and numbers — we built a live, functional system that operates at the speed of a modern workshop. Every search, every price, every order is tied to actual stock data from trusted distributors. It’s a closed loop that keeps both sides of the market informed, efficient, and in control.

The bigger picture

For workshops, CARMA means more time spent on the job itself and less time navigating logistics. For distributors, it means streamlined communication, fewer errors, and stronger partnerships. For the industry as a whole, it’s a step toward digital transformation that respects tradition while solving real-world bottlenecks.

At the end of the day, CARMA isn’t about replacing people. It’s about giving them back what matters most: time, accuracy, and confidence in their work. The auto parts industry doesn’t need more noise; it needs clarity. That’s the change we’re here to make.