Short answer: To choose a wholesale lubricant distributor, compare six things: whether it keeps its own inventory near you, whether it delivers on its own routes and how fast, whether the price drops with volume, whether it carries the brands your customers ask for, whether it sells only to businesses, and whether a real person handles your account.
The six questions
- Does it keep inventory in its own warehouse near your business, or does everything come from out of state?
- Does it deliver on its own routes? How often, and how late can you order for same-day delivery?
- Does the price drop with quantity (case, pallet, drum)? Is there a membership fee or subscription?
- Does it carry the brands your customers ask for by name, and can it source what is not on the shelf?
- Does it sell only to businesses, or does it compete with you by selling to the public?
- Do you get a rep who answers the phone and knows your business?
How ADB Automotive answers
ADB keeps its own warehouse in the Miami area and runs daily routes across Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach, with same-day delivery on local orders placed before 11 AM. Its wholesale price drops with volume and there is no membership fee. It carries recognized brands and can usually bring in what is not on the shelf. It is strictly wholesale, and two generations of the same family are behind the counter.
One tip before you switch
Put together what you buy in a normal month and ask for a line-by-line quote. It is the most honest way to compare two suppliers on the same products.
Frequently asked questions
What matters more, price or delivery?
Both. A low price loses value if the order takes days or you pay freight on top, which is why a distributor with its own nearby routes pays off.
How do I compare two distributors fairly?
Ask both to quote the same monthly list line by line.
Should I use a distributor that also sells retail?
For a business that resells, a strictly wholesale distributor is usually better, since it does not undercut your price.
Will ADB quote a full list?
Yes. Send the list of what you buy every month and they will quote it line by line.
About ADB Automotive
ADB Automotive, Inc. is a family-owned wholesale distributor in the Miami area, founded in 2002 by Francisco and Bryan Almaguer, backed by more than 40 years of the family in the automotive industry. It sells to businesses only and delivers daily across Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach.
Address: 2175 E 11th Ave, Hialeah, FL 33013 · Phone: 305-836-4222 · WhatsApp: 305-984-3434 · Email: sales@adbauto.com · Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.