Tech start-up WrecKonnect has launched an online marketplace that allows car repairers and mechanics to search for used car parts for their customers from multiple auto wrecker’s inventory across Australia.
WrecKonnect founder Chris Mallon grew up in a family who ran wrecking yards before he trained as a mechanic then moved into business roles in auto dismantling.
Mallon has seen the challenges wreckers and repairers face when sourcing used parts and his vision to use technology to better connect the two has been the driving force in developing the WrecKonnect platform.
He says the platform helps wreckers to more easily sell their parts to workshops and open the market to customers nationally.
“Most workshops spend countless hours ringing around different wreckers to locate a car part, often without success.
“This drives the repairer to source new car parts which can be expensive and lessens repair options for car owners in what is an incredibly tough economy for Australians,” Mallon says.
“Wreckers face a similar challenge, often receiving phone calls all day for parts they don’t have in their inventory.”
Mallon says WrecKonnect’s platform makes it easy for auto repairers to find parts for their customers that are on average half the price of new parts.
This drives down costs for customers and the time-consuming nature of calling multiple wreckers or searching online marketplaces, he says.
“Many car owners are unaware they have access to quality used car parts when taking their cars to workshops for repairs.
“WrecKonnect aims to change this with an aggressive marketing campaign launch aimed at helping Aussies understand they can easily access parts from wreckers across the country who dismantle cars and prepare quality parts for sale.”
The WrecKonnect marketplace is loaded with inventory from some of the biggest automotive wreckers across the country, increasing the chances for repairers to locate that hard-to-find part.
The platform leverages React web technology to locate inventory uploaded by dismantlers coupled with Amazon Cloud to deliver a user experience akin to top marketplace portals.
“Mechanics searching for used car parts scan the QR code, upload their parts request with numberplate information and submit,” says Mallon.
“It’s that easy.
“On the other end, wreckers and dismantling groups receive notifications on a dedicated user-friendly platform, check if they have that part in stock and respond with a quote back to the mechanic which can include images, part condition, warranty and delivery time.
“The transaction then takes place on the platform, the item is shipped by the dismantler and the repair goes ahead.”
The WrecKonnect platform officially launched to the public in February 2025 with the biggest auto dismantling groups already on board and ready to fill orders, says Mallon.
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