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5 Best Auto Parts Stores in Johannesburg (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Talise Sterling
By Talise Sterling, Goods and Shopping · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 7 min read

A stripped bolt or a wrong-fit shock does not care that you drove across town to fetch it. Between them, the auto parts stores on this page have racked up nearly 4,900 Google reviews, and the ratings still only spread from 4.1 to 4.3, so picking a Johannesburg auto parts store comes down to stock, straight answers on the phone, and whether the part in your hand actually matches your VIN.

Short answer: The top-reviewed auto parts store in Johannesburg is Gemini Parts (4.1 stars across 2,067 reviews, the largest review base on this list) followed closely by Commercial Auto Parts (4.2, 1,829 reviews). For the highest rating, Park Central Motor Spares and Stanley's Motor Parts & Accessories both sit at 4.3. Most stores here run standard weekday hours with a shorter Saturday.
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Johannesburg's Auto Parts Stores, Side by Side

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Commercial Auto Parts 4.2 1,829 Wide stock / most makes View ›
2 Gemini Parts 4.1 2,067 Toyota specialist View ›
3 Park Central Motor Spares 4.3 437 Taxi and minibus spares View ›
4 Joburg Korean Spares CC 4.1 357 Auto body parts View ›
5 Stanley's Motor Parts & Accessories 4.3 215 Long-standing local shop View ›
5 Best Auto Parts Stores in Johannesburg (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

Commercial Auto Parts logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

Commercial Auto Parts

4.21,829 Google reviews

Commercial Auto Parts is the flagship of the Commercial Auto Parts Group, a Johannesburg-based network that also runs a bakkie centre and a radiator and lock centre under the same roof. It sells taxi, bakkie and car spares across most makes and models, including Toyota, Mercedes, VW and Hyundai, covering everything from body panels and brake components to suspension parts and lubricants. The shop sells over the counter and also fields telephone queries through a dedicated sales team, and it carries SABS-approved products.

What people praise

  • Very wide range across most makes and models
  • Helpful, knowledgeable counter staff on busy days
  • Fair pricing according to several reviewers
  • Telephone sales team for stock queries before you drive over

Worth knowing

  • A few reviewers report phone quotes not matching in-store prices
  • One reviewer flagged parking-area security as worth watching
Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg
Rating4.2 / 5
Review volume1,829 · 92th
Confidencehigh
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown55% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The broadest stock on this list and a real telesales team, which matters if you are driving in from outside the city. Confirm the price again once you are at the counter.

Corner Trump and, Westex St, Selby, Johannesburg, 2000

Gemini Parts logo
#2🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Gemini Parts

4.12,067 Google reviews

Gemini Parts has specialized in Toyota replacement parts since 1983, importing mostly OE-quality parts sourced from Japan, Australia, Europe and the USA. It stocks engine parts, fuel injection, hydraulics, clutch and gearbox parts, diffs, steering, radiators, brakes and body parts, with a stated goal of keeping customers off retail pricing. More than four decades in, it is one of the more established Toyota parts suppliers in South Africa.

What people praise

  • Deep Toyota-specific stock and OE-sourced parts
  • Prices reviewers describe as extremely good
  • New, easier parking noted by a recent reviewer
  • Over 40 years in the Toyota parts trade

Worth knowing

  • Multiple reviewers report curt phone manner during busy periods
  • A returns policy with a handling fee has frustrated some customers
Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg
Rating4.1 / 5
Review volume2,067 · 97th
Confidencehigh
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown58% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The largest review base here and the specialist pick if you drive a Toyota. Confirm any return terms before you buy, since that is where the complaints cluster.

Kruis St, Marshalltown, Johannesburg, 2001

Park Central Motor Spares logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Park Central Motor Spares

4.3437 Google reviews

Park Central Motor Spares has traded from the Park Central Shopping Centre in the Joburg CBD since 2003, when the centre itself was a rejuvenation project for the area. It specialises in mini-bus taxi parts of every description while also stocking a full range of spares for popular vehicles old and new, including engine spares, suspension, tyres, lubricants and body panels. The shop has close, long-standing ties to the community it serves.

What people praise

  • Ties the highest rating on this list, at 4.3
  • Competitive tyre pricing reviewers say beats other stores
  • Friendly, quick salesmen at the counter
  • Long-standing presence in the CBD since 2003

Worth knowing

  • Some reviewers report a strict cut-off at closing time
  • A few calls have gone unanswered during busy periods
Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg
Rating4.3 / 5
Review volume437 · 87th
Confidencehigh
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown65% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A specialist in taxi and minibus spares with over two decades in the same CBD location. Call ahead near closing time to make sure you are not turned away at the door.

Shop 47, cnr Twist &, Park Central Shopping Centre, De Villiers St, Johannesburg, 2001

Joburg Korean Spares CC logo
#4🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Joburg Korean Spares CC

4.1357 Google reviews

Joburg Korean Spares CC operates from a corner site on End Street in the Johannesburg CBD, selling auto parts and auto body parts. Google lists it under both categories, and reviewers describe going in for specific parts identified by VIN number rather than browsing general stock. The business has no public website, so most contact runs through its phone line.

What people praise

  • Staff will look parts up against a customer's VIN number
  • Reviewers note decent customer service on calmer visits
  • Central CBD location

Worth knowing

  • Parking near the store is limited, especially during traffic hours
  • A few reviewers report the wrong part being pulled despite the VIN check
Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg
Rating4.1 / 5
Review volume357 · 82th
Confidencemoderate
Recency12 months ago
Info completenessphone · hours
Rating breakdown57% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A CBD auto body parts option worth a call ahead, since it has no website to check stock online. Bring your VIN and double-check the part before you leave the counter.

and, 210 main st, End St, corner, Johannesburg, 2001

Stanley's Motor Parts & Accessories logo
#5🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Stanley's Motor Parts & Accessories

4.3215 Google reviews

Stanley's Motor Parts & Accessories trades from Webber Street in Selby South, listed by Google as both an auto parts store and an auto parts market. Reviewers describe it as a long-running local go-to that used to carry an especially broad range, with staff who can advise on fitment and pricing at the counter.

What people praise

  • Ties the highest rating on this list, at 4.3
  • Knowledgeable staff who explain fitment
  • Reviewers describe prices as affordable

Worth knowing

  • A recent reviewer noted thinner stock than in previous years
  • One reviewer reports the phone line going unanswered
Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg
Rating4.3 / 5
Review volume215 · 71th
Confidencemoderate
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown62% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A long-standing Selby South shop with a loyal following, though a couple of reviewers say the stock isn't as deep as it used to be. Worth a call first to confirm the part is in before the drive.

44 Webber St, Selby South, Johannesburg, 2001

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How we score

Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the store’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated them, ranked against other Johannesburg auto parts stores. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.2 from thousands of reviewers carries more weight than a similar score from a few dozen. Recency reflects how recently customers are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

What auto parts cost in Johannesburg (2026)

Pricing at Johannesburg parts counters varies by make, model and whether a part is OE, aftermarket or reconditioned, and reviewers across these stores describe getting several quotes before buying.

Serving all of Johannesburg

These stores cluster in and around the Johannesburg CBD, including Selby, Marshalltown and the Park Central area, with easy reach for shoppers from Randburg, Sandton and the East Rand. Searching for an auto parts store near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number and directions so you can check stock before you make the trip.

What to ask before you buy auto parts in Johannesburg

  • Can you confirm the part fits my exact make, model and year, or my VIN?
  • Is this an OE, aftermarket, or reconditioned part, and what’s the price difference?
  • What is the returns policy if the part doesn’t fit, and is there a handling fee?
  • Do you have it in stock right now, or is it a special order?
  • Does the phone quote match what I’ll pay at the counter?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these auto parts stores?

We started from real auto parts stores in Johannesburg with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (July 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Do these stores stock parts for taxis and bakkies as well as cars?

Yes. Several stores on this list, including Park Central Motor Spares and Commercial Auto Parts, specifically stock mini-bus taxi and bakkie spares alongside standard car parts.

Should I call ahead before driving to a Johannesburg auto parts store?

It’s worth it. Reviewers across this list mention phone quotes occasionally differing from in-store prices and stock not always matching what’s advertised, so a quick call to confirm price and availability can save a wasted trip.

The bottom line

Gemini Parts is the safe default if you drive a Toyota and want the deepest specialist stock, while Park Central and Stanley’s tie for the highest rating on the list for general spares. Whoever you call, confirm the part matches your VIN before you commit to the drive.

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