About us

D.Ward Automotive Ltd was established by Derek Ward in 1982, the business in the early years was managed by himself and his wife Lynn Ward, operating with one delivery van, covering a large amount of the local area. Allowing delivery of car parts to most parts of the region.

Being in the motor trade from an early age paid off, making it possible to make the successful business you see today.

Now operating with a total of fifteen staff and six delivery vans, the team of staff the ward family have built up, are friendly and efficient.

His son Stewart came into the business straight from school and has become an important part of the business.

Derek has a display that needs to be witnessed of motoring memorabilia, which he took up as a hobby in 1992, consisting of old restored petrol pumps and various other old garage equipment.

The business covers all parts of the motor industry from cars to commercial (Panels, Belts, Batteries, Filters, Clutches, Exhausts), we also supply paint from car paint to household.

Stockist of all makes of vehicle parts and suppliers to trade and retail, with a vast warehouse situated in the centre of Bishop.