Our History
Butlers Automotive was founded as a supplier of auto parts and accessories, paints and refinishing products in 2017 by managing director David Clarke.
Serving the garages and paintshops of Barnsley, it was a local service that national distributors couldn't fully satisfy. The rest, as they say, is history.
The Butlers Automotive story - since 1985
Since he founded the business in 2017, David Clarke has developed it to be one of the biggest and best run independent players in the UK's auto aftermarket.
Butlers has a history of developing people see our Team Page and Careers Page for details.
We're proud of our history and all the things that David and the team have achieved. Read below to find out more aboutour business milestones and what they mean for our customers and our teams.
From our site in Barnsley, Butlers Automotive has everything you need for your cars and vans plus paint and refinishing. The specific requirements of local independent factors still drives our business today, headed up by the second generation of the family under David.
Our Team
Find out why the Butlers Automotive team in Barnsley is ideally placed to offer the parts, service & advice you need to get you the right parts and accessories first time.
Members of The IAAF
When you choose a local independent business, like Butlers Automotive, it’s good to know that our service is backed up by a strong trade organisation. The IAAF is a reassuring partner for us and our customers.