An idea born in East Africa by Burkhard Wilken during his frequent visits in the 70’s, Wilex was later incorporated in Germany in 1980. Its core mission being to revolutionize Africa’s parts access and supply for OEM European automotive parts and ever since, Wilex has evolved to be the leading European OEM parts supplier in Africa for trucks, buses and passenger cars.

At Wilex, we pride ourselves as a well-established export-oriented family-owned business offering well stocked fast moving, superior automotive parts and services for European trucks, buses and passenger cars. You can always count on our Wilex family to guide you through from inquiries, parts sourcing, ordering, supply and delivery to your desired location on time to be able to serve the needs of your customers.

Wilex is a people-based company and for the people as we know that people always come first and that’s why for over 44 years, honesty, integrity, sheer hard work, relationships, long term and strategic partnerships have been Wilex’s promise to its customers, suppliers and partners as well. Speak to us and let’s walk your automotive parts and services journey together.