The verdict in three sentences
A B2B spare parts e-commerce site is judged on one thing: whether a mechanic finds the right part in under 30 seconds. For 15,000 heavy-truck SKUs, the realistic budget is 35,000 to 80,000 USD, the gap coming mostly from vehicle fitment search and ERP integration. Built well, the site captures 20% of orders in year one and frees your inside sales team from the phone.
What a 35,000 to 80,000 USD quote contains
The quote is built in blocks. Below is the breakdown for a heavy-truck parts importer, 2026 order of magnitude. Figures come from a Casablanca project (1 USD ≈ 10 MAD) and sit close to what a Singapore distributor would pay with a regional agency.
| Item | Essential version | Full version |
|---|---|---|
| Catalogue and technical sheets (15,000 SKUs) | 6,000 USD | 11,000 USD |
| OEM part number search and cross-references | 5,000 USD | 9,000 USD |
| Vehicle search (make, model, chassis) | 4,000 USD | 14,000 USD |
| Net prices and discounts per garage account | 4,500 USD | 8,000 USD |
| Card payment, bank transfer and credit lines | 3,500 USD | 6,000 USD |
| ERP sync (stock, prices, invoices) | 7,000 USD | 18,000 USD |
| Design, QA, training, go-live | 5,000 USD | 14,000 USD |
| Total | 35,000 USD | 80,000 USD |
The essential version fits if your fitment data already exists in a usable file. The full version includes a vehicle database (TecDoc-type for trucks) and real-time sync with Sage or SAP Business One, essential above 200 orders a day.
Features that make garages order
A workshop manager does not browse categories: they type a Mercedes, Renault Trucks or Volvo part number, or pick the truck. These features drive adoption.
| Feature | Impact on adoption | Indicative cost |
|---|---|---|
| OEM part number search and cross-reference | decisive, 60% of searches | included in the database |
| Vehicle selector by chassis number | strong, cuts returns by 30 to 50% | 4,000 to 9,000 USD |
| Net prices shown after login | decisive for trust | included |
| Quick order by list import | strong for fleets | 1,500 USD |
| Stock per warehouse | strong | 2,000 USD |
| 30 or 60 day terms on approved credit | decisive for key accounts | 2,500 USD |
| Mobile app or workshop PWA | medium in year one | 6,000 to 12,000 USD |
On payments, the local card gateway (CMI in Morocco, a PSP such as Stripe or a bank acquirer in Singapore) charges about 1.5 to 2.5% per contract, while bank transfer and credit terms remain dominant for fleets. Plan both from launch.
Timeline and project management
A project this size ships in 4 to 6 months: one month of scoping and data cleanup, two to three months of development, one month of testing with five to ten pilot garages. Data cleanup is the most underestimated item: duplicate or badly labelled part numbers break search, whatever the technical budget.
Mini case study
Youssef, managing director of a heavy-truck parts importer in Casablanca, handles 120 orders a day by phone and WhatsApp with 6 inside sales reps. Each order takes 12 minutes on average to enter and check.
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He invests 560,000 MAD (about 56,000 USD) in a B2B site with a vehicle selector and ERP sync. In year one, 20% of orders move online, or 24 orders a day. Gain: 24 × 12 minutes = 288 minutes, nearly 5 hours a day, about 1,200 hours a year. At 120 MAD (12 USD) per loaded hour, that is 144,000 MAD. Add fewer part number errors (returns down 40%, about 180,000 MAD of logistics costs avoided): the project pays back in under two years, before counting new garages won outside Casablanca.
FAQ
How much does a B2B spare parts e-commerce site cost?
For 10,000 to 20,000 SKUs, expect 35,000 to 80,000 USD (350,000 to 800,000 MAD in Morocco). Vehicle fitment search and ERP integration often account for more than 40% of the budget.
Do we need a TecDoc-type database?
It is strongly recommended above 5,000 SKUs, as it cuts ordering errors by 30 to 50%. Its annual subscription comes on top of the quote and is negotiated by volume.
Is card payment enough for trade customers?
No, it mainly covers small garages paying by card. Fleets and hauliers require bank transfer or 30 to 60 day credit terms, managed directly in the customer account.
What share of online orders should we target in year one?
A 15 to 25% target is realistic if sales reps steer customers to the site. From year two, well-equipped distributors exceed 40%.
What timeline should we plan?
4 to 6 months, including a full month cleaning part numbers and fitment data. Testing with 5 to 10 pilot garages avoids surprises at launch.
Let's scope your project. Send us your SKU count, ERP and payment methods: we price your B2B spare parts site between 35,000 and 80,000 USD with a 4 to 6 month plan. Detailed quote within 48 h. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
