If you think that Toyota manufactures every single piece of the 30,000-plus parts in your Toyota car, you can think again. Just take this curious little fact: in 2012, a limited number of Toyota RAV4 EVs produced in California used a powertrain supplied by Tesla Motors! List of Toyota Spare Parts dealers in Kenya.
In this article, we’ll look at how diverse Toyota’s original equipment manufacturers (OEM’s) are to give you an idea about the different automotive brands responsible for bringing a Toyota car together.
In a way, it will also help you source for Toyota car parts aside from the usual dealers and gain confidence in aftermarket brands that may not bear the Toyota brand or logo on their packaging.
Let’s start the ball rolling!
Who Are Toyota’s Car Parts Suppliers?
Toyota depends on a complex supply chain of over 200 parts manufacturers to complete the cars that roll off their production plants. Yes, 200 plus, but we can’t name them all here. Instead, we’ve listed a few of these automotive suppliers below just to give you the drift.
Denso is a Toyota OEM
One OEM that Toyota relies upon so much is Denso Co, which produces OEM parts for Toyota and other carmakers and manufactures aftermarket parts under its name. It was founded as Nippon Denso Co as part of the Toyota group of companies but is now independent, though still 25%-owned by Toyota.
Denso specialises in manufacturing car air conditioning and climate control systems, engine components, spark plugs, oil filters, and other auto parts, mostly electromechanical and thermal types.
So if you buy a Toyota replacement part or an aftermarket with that name on it, don’t hesitate; it’s a reliable name in the motoring world.
Aisin Seiki Co
Aisin started in much the same way as Denso and is 50% owned by Toyota. It previously produced auto parts exclusively for Toyota but now also supplies other major brands like Isuzu and Daimler-Chrysler.
Aisin is known for its engines, drivetrains, body and chassis, navigation systems, and aftermarket auto parts. Aisin’s hybrid transmission design is widely used and adapted not only by Toyota (e.g. Toyota Prius) but also Ford (e.g. Ford Escape) and Chrysler (Chrysler Pacifica).
Other Top Suppliers for Toyota Car Parts
Aside from Toyota-integrated entities, the following companies are some of the OEM’s and Japanese car parts suppliers trusted by Toyota:
Cypress Semiconductor – manufactures components for the instrument cluster of the Toyota Camry rolled out in the US.
Fuel Total Systems Corp – produces fuel tanks and fuel filler pipe for various Toyota models built in the US and Canada, including Corolla, Tacoma, Avalon, and Lexus ES.
Samsung Electronics – created car mode apps and in-car solutions to make Toyota’s infotainment systems accessible to Samsung smart phones.
Sango Co, Ltd – manufactures exhausts pipes and mufflers and supplies 60% of Toyota’s requirements for cars produced in Japan.
Sumitomo Electrical Wiring Systems, Inc – a Japan-based manufacturer of antennas, sensors, electric wiring, and optical fibre cables for Toyota and other automotive and non-automotive industries.
Taiho Kogyo Co – Japan-based but is well-established in Europe, the US, China, and Korea, and is a trusted name in the production of bearings, seals, and gaskets. It is a top supplier for Toyota, Daimler, GM, Honda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Volkswagen, Volvo, and other global brands.
As I’ve mentioned, there are over 200 Toyota car parts suppliers producing OEM components for various car models. Whether it’s a suspension system from Toyotetsu or a safety component from Autoliv ASP, it brings with it the reliability and quality worthy of the Toyota brand name.
Are Toyota Parts Made in China?
Toyota cars rolled out from US factories get 60% of their parts from local car parts suppliers. Cars produced from Japan factories use 98% Japan-made car parts.
However, Toyota has several joint ventures in China for the production of the Avalon, Land Cruiser, and RAV4, to name a few. Denso has also expanded its manufacturing activities in China, and this is also true for other major car brands and OEMs. So, while not all Toyota parts come from China, Toyota and other OEMs operating in China supply a substantial portion of the Toyota parts required for nearby markets.
Who Builds Toyota Car Engines?
Toyota Motor Corp builds Toyota’s engines and engine-related parts in their factories in Kamigo, Miyako, Miyoshi, Shimoyama, and Tahara, all in Japan. Its factories in Poland, Thailand, the UK, and the US also manufacture engines. Not only that; as mentioned above, a few of its models were also beneficiaries of powertrains from Tesla, Aisin, and other suppliers.
So there you have it, we’ll devote another article similar to this for other automakers.
The Easiest Way to Locate Toyota Car Parts
It’s not always easy finding parts for your Toyota car, especially if it’s an old model and more so if it’s a discontinued model. That’s why we have the CarPartAU platform to help you locate parts without getting all stressed out.
With our Car Part Locator, what you need to do is fill out a form here to enter all information about the part you need. Send it to us, and, presto, we’ll notify our registered suppliers and certified Aussie wreckers. You can specify ‘new parts’ or ‘second-hand car parts’ so that the search will be filtered accordingly.
What this part locator does is simplify the process of searching. It also makes it more efficient by contacting multiple potential sources but returning to you with only those suppliers who have what you need. They will respond with their quotes, and you choose the best! Yes, it’s a neat process, so why don’t you fill out that form now and start receiving quotes!
List of Toyota Spare Parts dealers in Kenya
Mutindwa Enterprises Limited- Meru
Car dealer in Meru, Kenya
Address: North Imenti, Nyaki West, Meru – Maua Rd, Kenya
Phone: +254 64 32346
Kericho Toyota
Car dealer in Kericho, Kenya
Address: Moi Highway Kericho KE, Kenya
Phone: +254 700 037344
Warsan Motors & Garage Limited – Garissa
Car dealer in Garissa, Kenya
Address: Garissa-Dadaab Road, Garissa, Kenya
Phone: +254 722 630011
Kombani AutoWorks Limited – Ukunda
Car factory in Kenya
Address: Likoni-Ukunda Rd, Kenya
Phone: +254 722 684542
Esso Motor Sales Nanyuki
ESSO MOTORS SALES – NANYUKI · Opening hours · Dealerships.
Westfield Motors Kitale
Car dealer in Kitale, Kenya
Phone: +254 54 30689
BHOGALS Garage Limited – Nakuru
Toyota dealer in Nakuru, Kenya
Address: George Morara Rd, Nakuru, Kenya
Products and Services: bhogalstoyota.com
Phone: +254 51 2211780
Westfield Motors Kakamega
Car dealer in Kakamega, Kenya
Address: Kakamega, Kenya
Phone: +254 721 934987
Amazon Tyres & Service Center Limited
Motor vehicle dealer in Nairobi, Kenya
Address: Amazon Tyres & Service Centre premises,Waiyaki way,Parklands, Nairobi, Kenya
Phone: +254 725 330066
HomeBoys Auto Garage – Voi
Motor vehicle dealer in Kenya
Address: Off Voi – Mombasa Rd Along Tsavo East Road, Voi, Kenya
Phone: +254 721 616565
TerraNova AutoSpares Limited Bungoma
Auto parts store in Bungoma, Kenya
TERRANOVA AUTOSPARES LIMITED – BUNGOMA. Toyota. Webuye Malaba Road – Kandunyi. P.O. Box 2094 – 50200 BUNGOMA. Phone 0722 680382. Aftersales.
Jogi Motors Malindi
Jogi Motors Garage is a fully-fledged motor workshop and car care center with a team of experienced technicians to handle all types of repair
Address: Along Malindi Road, Malindi, Kenya
Phone: +254 724 222007
Saku Investment Marsabit
MARSABIT TOYOTA (Sakhu Investment) … SAKU INVESTMENTS LTD – MARSABIT. Toyota. ISIOLO MARSABIT ROAD. P.O.BOX 79 -60500 MARSABIT. Phone 0725 734122.
Siambu Supplier & General Contractors – Maralal
SIAMBU SUPPLIER & GENERAL CONTRACTORS – MARALAL. Toyota. Kinagop Road. P.o.Box 179 -20600 MARALAL. Phone 0714 121198. Aftersales.
Mwalimu Toyota Mandera
MWALIMU TOYOTA – MANDERA. Toyota. Mandera County. P.O. Box 377 -70300/400-70300 MANDERA. Phone 0720778484. Aftersales.
Car dealer in Mandera, Kenya
Phone: +254 722 143838
WaveCrest Limited – Makueni
WAVECREST LTD – MAKUENI. Toyota. Makueni, Next to Total Petrol Station. P.O. Box 222 – 90300 WOTE. Phone 0729 830799/07292325. Aftersales.
Naiva Boch Auto Electrician Limited – Naivasha
NAIVA BOCH AUTO ELECTRICIAN LTD. – NAIVASHA. Toyota. HOBRA ROAD, INDUSTRIAL AREA NAIVASHA. Naivasha. Phone 0721 212091/020-8120. Aftersales.
Auto repair shop in Naivasha, Kenya
Phone: +254 714 954252
Kisii Toyota
Toyota Cars in Kisii from KSh 500000. Find the best deals for Used Cars in Kisii. I am selling /exchanging my toyota probox.
Phone: +254 705 984580
BHOGALS Toyota Narok
Toyota Kenya Authorised Service Centers 2S. ALTONS AUTOMART – KITUI AMAZON TYRES & SERVICE CENTER LTD – WAJIR BHOGALS TOYOTA – NAROK DEEP EAST
Address: Kamandura – Mai Mahiu – Narok Rd, Narok, Kenya
Phone: +254 740 225225
Trimop Limited Lodwar
Trimop Limited is a locally owned Company registered in Kenya in 2009 to carry out business in Civil Engineering and Building Construction, Waterworks
Deep East Investments Kisii
ALTONS AUTOMART – KITUI AMAZON TYRES & SERVICE CENTER LTD – WAJIR BHOGALS TOYOTA – NAROK DEEP EAST INVESTMENTS – KISII HOMEBOYZ AUTO GARAGE – VOI
Altons Automart Kitui
Auto bodywork mechanic in Kalundu, Kenya.ALTONS AUTOMART – KITUI AMAZON TYRES & SERVICE CENTER LTD – WAJIR BHOGALS TOYOTA – NAROK DEEP EAST INVESTMENTS – KISII HOMEBOYZ AUTO GARAGE – VOI
Phone: +254 721 923401
