Auto parts stores add wholesale pet products by stocking a small line of dog items made in the store's own name, logo and colors: car seat belts, travel bowls, towels, blankets and plush toys that sit beside the floor mats, wipers and car-care products. PrideBites makes these to order with a free mockup, minimums set per size and per design, and production of six to eight weeks before shipping.

This guide is for the owner, buyer or category manager at an independent auto parts store or a small regional chain deciding whether a pet line fits the store.

Last updated: October 2026

Why would an auto parts store carry pet products?

A car is where many dogs spend part of their week, and an auto parts store sells the things that keep a car clean and its passengers safe. Roughly 95 million U.S. households own a pet (APPA), so a large share of the customers walking in drive with an animal in the back seat.

That makes pet travel items a natural neighbor to the existing aisles. A dog car seat belt, a travel bowl or a towel sold under the store's own name solves a problem the customer already has in the vehicle, and it keeps the store's mark in the car long after the sale.

Where does a pet line fit in an auto parts store?

• Car-care aisle. Towels, blankets and seat items next to the cleaners, covers and mats.
• Travel and road-trip displays. Seat belts, bowls and water cups ahead of summer and holiday driving.
• Counter add-ons. Small one-size items near the register that go with any purchase.
• Online orders. A light, shippable item that suits the store's web shop as an add-on at checkout.

For similar retail cases, see the hardware store guide and the convenience store guide. If you are a dealership giving product to buyers rather than reselling it, see the car dealership guide.

What sells in an auto parts store's pet line?

• Dog car seat belts. The most direct fit for the category, since they belong in the vehicle.
• Collapsible travel bowls and travel water cups. Easy to pack and useful on any drive.
• Towels and blankets. Practical for wet or muddy dogs and for protecting a seat.
• Bandanas. One size, easy to display and a simple canvas for a logo.
• Plush toys. A dog toy in the store's colors. The Original PrideBite is the award-winning flagship.

Start narrow. Two or three items placed where the car-care shopper already looks will tell you more than a full shelf.

How do minimums work for an auto parts store?

The minimum order quantity is per size and per design, and sizes cannot be mixed to reach a minimum. Items that come in sizes should be ordered with the sizes you expect to sell in mind, and one-size items such as bowls and bandanas are the simplest place to start. Custom plush can go down to 250 units for a design, and quantity price breaks apply at thresholds that vary by product. The minimum order guide explains the rules in detail.

If the store wants the line under its own label, private label is available.

What is the timeline?

Production is six to eight weeks and does not include shipping time. Custom plush can vary by complexity. Road-trip season is predictable, so count back from the date you want product on the shelf, add transit, and add the design and approval step in front of that. The bulk shipping guide covers how air and freight options differ.

The design step is free. A custom mockup typically comes back within about 48 hours with no cost and no commitment. Free samples are available through an account executive.

Safety and sourcing

All products are safe for dogs and cats and are Proposition 65 compliant after safety testing. Manufacturing is in China and India, and shipping is by UPS and DHL.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best first item for an auto parts store?

A dog car seat belt or a travel bowl. Both belong in the vehicle, so they fit the category without explanation, and a one-size bowl keeps the per-size minimum simple.

Can we use our own logo and colors?

Yes. Products are made to your colors, logo and artwork. The process starts with a free mockup, typically back within about 48 hours, so you can see the design on the product before anything is ordered.

Can we sell it online as well as in the store?

Yes. A pet line is light, ships well and gives the online shop an add-on that customers cannot find elsewhere under the store's name.

Do we need pet industry experience?

No. PrideBites handles design, production and fulfillment from brief to doorstep and has worked with more than 500 brand partners. The store brings its brand and its customers.

See your store on the product

The fastest way to judge whether a pet line fits your store is to see your name on it. Start a project for a free mockup, no cost and no commitment, or read more on reselling with PrideBites.