CARiD

CARiD
Private
Industry Automotive Aftermarket
Headquarters Cranbury, NJ, United States
Number of locations
 1 Corporate Drive
Products Auto Parts, Aftermarket Accessories, Wheels & Tires
Website http://www.carid.com/

CARiD.com is an online retailer of automotive parts and accessories. The company’s inventory consists of over 2 million unique SKUs from more than 700 different manufacturers. The main product categories include automotive repair parts, wheels and tires, as well as aftermarket performance parts and accessories. Vehicle coverage extends from early muscle cars, pickup trucks, and off-road Jeeps, to modern day SUVs, import tuners, and luxury sedans.

Overview

Founded in 2008 in Edison, NJ, CARiD.com is operated by Onyx Enterprises, a privately owned automotive parts and accessories distributor. In 2010 the company expanded and moved their corporate offices, contact center, and warehouse facilities to a larger facility in Cranbury, NJ. The company’s dedicated wheel and tire facility was expanded in 2014.[1]

Web Presence

In 2013 the CARiD website averaged over 3,000,000 visits per month. CARiD.com has received recognition for its industry leading web design[2] as well as its user engaging social media campaigns.[3] As of December 2014 – the CARiD Facebook page had over 1,000,000 likes.

website homepage

Product Lines

CARiD.com is currently an authorized dealer of more than 700 performance, accessory, wheel and tire, audio, and repair parts brands,[4] including:

Performance Accessories Wheels & Tires Repair Parts Audio & Electronics
Magnaflow Westin Lexani Bosch Kenwood
Edelbrock Husky Liners TSW TYC Garmin
Injen Lund Konig Dorman Pioneer
MGP Caliper Covers Coverking Pirelli Fram JBL
Eibach Curt Michelin Monroe Metra

Customer Service

CARiD received its Better Business Bureau (BBB)Accreditation in 2010, and currently holds an A+ rating. In 2014 CARiD was awarded a rating of Excellent from StellaService, an independent company that rates the customer service performance of online businesses. CARiD.com offers phone, chat, and email support.

my.CARiD.com

In 2013 CARiD launched my.CARiD.com, a homegrown social media platform built specifically for automotive enthusiasts. The site allows users to show off their rides by creating profiles with image galleries, as well as participate in online social activities.

Ratings, Certifications, and Recognitions

NASCAR Involvement

In 2013, CARiD teamed with Husky Liners to offer the Ultimate Race Weekend Sweepstakes. The CARiD.com logo was displayed on the trunk lid of the #2 car driven by Brian Scott when he placed 9th in the Food City 250 at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 23, 2013.[11][12]

Corporate Scholarship

In 2014, CARiD introduced its Corporate Scholarship program. This $1000 scholarship is awarded twice a year to a student who submits the best photo representation of the automotive industry.[13]

Sponsorship

CARiD.com sponsors automotive based businesses, events, programs, and forums. In addition to multiple speedways, CARiD.com sponsors over 300 automotive forums and 11 Solar, Formula SAE, and Baja SAE collegiate car project programs.

Military Discount

CARiD has been supporting the US Military since 2010 by offering a discount to active duty personnel, retirees, veterans, and their families.[24]

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