For Australian automotive & 4WD warehouses

Turn your warehouse into an e-commerce growth engine.

We build, run and grow the direct online channel for warehouses with their own stock and complex catalogues. That covers the store, product data, vehicle fitment, search and ads, and we're paid mainly on the orders you ship.

60 minutes at your warehouse / no pitch deck / we tell you if it isn't a fit
built for catalogues likeBullbarsCanopiesRoof racksRecovery gearSuspension
Illustration: a customer orders a canopy in your online showroom; the order goes to your warehouse team, is packed and delivered.
Illustration / not live data
Sound like your warehouse?
You hold your own inventory
Big or fitment-heavy catalogue
Too much revenue through eBay, Amazon or trade
You want direct customers, not agency invoices
2-min fit check →
Current partners
JK WarehouseJeep parts / partner since 2017
Canetoad Equipment4x4 accessories / partner since 2023
Brisbane-based, Australia-wideOn site, or remote interstate
The problem

Marketplaces move stock. They don't build your business.

Fees and a race to the bottom

Marketplace commission, ad fees and price matching eat the margin on every sale, and you never own the customer.

Catalogues templates can't handle

Fitment by make, model, year and trim, plus kits, variants and install services. Off-the-shelf themes break, and buyers leave unsure the part fits.

Agencies paid either way

Retainers keep running whether stock leaves the shelf or not, and nobody owns the whole channel end to end.

The growth partnership

One partner for the whole online channel.

You run the warehouse floor. We build and run everything between your stock and the customer's checkout, and we only take on a few warehouses at a time.

Minyi Lee, owner of Canetoad Equipment, and Torsten Schmidt of Vendos checking the quality of new products at the Canetoad warehouse
↑ Minyi (shop owner) and Torsten (Vendos) checking the quality of new productsHow the partnership works →

Store & platform

A store hand-built for your catalogue, on a platform you own.

Product data & fitment

Vehicle selector, fitment data, imagery and descriptions across every SKU, not just the bestsellers.

Search & demand

Technical SEO, Google Shopping, ads and social aimed at 4WD and outdoor buyers.

Conversion

FloorView session insight, checkout and voucher work, and continuous testing.

Warehouse integration

POS, trade desk and stock kept in sync between the floor and the store. Included tools: FloorView, Upstager, AdHoc Assistant, Vendos POS.

Built, not bought

Smart tools we invent for your shop. Lately with AI built in.

Off-the-shelf plugins stop where automotive catalogues get hard. So we design and build our own UI/UX solutions, recently with AI and MCP integrations, that take admin off your team and help buyers choose with confidence.

this is where we nerd out
For your team

Less admin, more selling

  • Bulk-update fitment, prices and descriptions in minutes, not afternoons
  • Product copy and staged imagery drafted for you, ready to approve
  • Back-office screens designed around how your warehouse actually works
New
AI + MCP

Run your store by prompt

  • Ask your store in plain English: "which canopies are low on stock?"
  • Create or update entire product ranges: "add the new 79 Series canopy line in low and standard height, aluminium and steel"
  • Set up discounts and special events: "20% off recovery gear for the Easter long weekend"
  • Turn a phone order into an invoice while you're still on the call, and send the customer a Stripe payment link straight away
For your customers

Easier to find, harder to resist

  • Fitment finders that only show parts for their vehicle
  • 3D product views they can spin, zoom and inspect before buying
  • AR previews: see the canopy or rack on their own ute
Client results

Two warehouses, measured the same way.

Every figure states its metric, period and source. Full method on each case study.
Two Jeep Gladiators fitted out with canopies and roof racks4x4 accessories / Brisbane
Partner since 2023

Canetoad Equipment

Moved from an eBay-led channel and a slow Neto store to a custom storefront with fitment search and in-warehouse POS.

+523% Direct web revenue / FY24 vs FY26
$1.09M Direct web revenue / FY26
Read the case study →
JK Warehouse Jeep parts storefront bannerJeep parts specialist
Partner since 2017

JK Warehouse

From an eBay-led business to its own direct-to-consumer store with a Jeep model selector and Google Shopping feed.

+105% Direct web revenue / FY19 vs FY26
$2.06M Direct web revenue / Jun 2018 – Oct 2026
Read the case study →
Minyi Lee, owner of Canetoad Equipment
We are moving stock faster than we can import it. The direct-to-consumer channel is now our most profitable arm.
Minyi Lee, Owner, Canetoad Equipment
How it works

From first call to first orders.

we come to you, ute and all
  1. STEP 1 / 2 MIN

    Fit check

    Six quick questions on stock, catalogue and channels. We reply within one business day.

  2. STEP 2 / 60 MIN

    Warehouse walkthrough

    We walk your floor and systems and give you an honest view of the online opportunity.

  3. STEP 3 / 3–5 WEEKS

    Engine build

    Store, product data, fitment and integrations, built once and owned by you.

  4. STEP 4 / ONGOING

    Launch & grow

    We run search, ads and optimisation. You fulfil the orders, and our commission comes from what ships.

Commercial model

We earn when your stock leaves the warehouse.

There's no monthly retainer. A one-time build covers the platform you keep, and after that a tiered commission on shipped orders that drops as you grow. Your exact rate is confirmed at the walkthrough.

Full pricing & fee calculator →
Monthly retainer$0
Engine build (one-time)Platform, data, fitment. You own it. Depends on scope.
$2.5k–6k
Commission on shipped ordersTiered, falls as monthly revenue rises
8.8% → 4%
Notice period & handoverWhat happens if you leave
3 months
Not ready to talk yet?

Marketplace vs direct: the margin worksheet

Put in your eBay and Amazon fees, ad spend and returns and see what a direct sale actually nets you. We're finishing it now: leave your email and you'll get it first.

Torsten Schmidt, founder of Vendos
Who you'll work with

Torsten Schmidt, founder

20+ years in software engineering, 10 of them in UX and UI, improving online stores. The person who walks your floor is the one who builds your store.

See you on the floor. Torsten

Questions owners ask first

straight answers, no fine print

Only on orders we generate from the day we start working together, and only once the customer has paid and received the goods. Your existing sales and unpaid orders are never commissioned.

We work with your existing warehouse setup and only recommend platform changes where they'll have a clear payoff. Most partners keep their existing inventory and order management systems; we integrate on top of them rather than replacing them.

Most partners see measurable order volume within 30–60 days of launch. The first month is mostly setup and data work; month two is when organic traffic and paid campaigns typically start converting. You'll get a realistic timeline for your catalogue at the walkthrough.

There's no lock-in. Either side can end the partnership with three months' notice, and the store, its data and the platform stay yours.

Let's walk your warehouse floor.

One hour, on site, with the people who'd build your store. You'll leave with a clear view of the opportunity, even if we're not the right fit.

Or call +61 493 932 441 / Mon–Fri 9–5 AEST
A canopy lifted by forklift outside a partner's warehousecanopy day at Canetoad, QLD