The automotive repair industry is evolving quickly, with new tools and technologies empowering shops to work smarter and more efficiently. While many shops have embraced advanced diagnostics, streamlined customer communication tools, and modern shop management systems, parts ordering is an area where many shops still have a lot of opportunities to make small changes that yield significant benefits. Traditional methods — like relying on phone calls or navigating between websites — can make ordering more time-consuming and prone to errors. Streamlined tools not only reduce those inefficiencies but also create opportunities to focus on what you do best: running a productive shop and serving your customers.

The good news? Moving to a more streamlined approach doesn’t require an overhaul — it’s about finding solutions that align with the way you already work.

Parts ordering can be simple, connected, and efficient

Bringing everything together in one place

Switching between supplier websites or making phone calls to various suppliers to find the right part at the right price when you need it can eat into valuable time during a busy day. That’s why many shops are turning to platforms that integrate suppliers for parts, tires, and more into a single, easy-to-use interface. By simplifying this process, shops free up time to focus on strategic initiatives that have been on the back burner and much more. 

Connecting systems for seamless workflows

Modern shop management is about creating an efficient, end-to-end workflow in your shop. A big part of doing this successfully is leveraging modern tools and technology, such as a shop management system, and turning on all relevant integrations so that your various systems and software are talking to each other and working together so your team can work as fast and as seamlessly as possible. Shops using these tools are finding that it’s not just about efficiency — it’s about making life easier for their teams.

Accessing real-time information

With real-time inventory and pricing at your fingertips, your shop can make faster, better-informed decisions about which part to order. This instant access allows service advisors and technicians to keep jobs moving smoothly, meet customer expectations for timely repairs, and stay competitive in a fast-moving industry.

How PartsTech supports your shop parts ordering processes

At PartsTech, we work with shops to simplify parts ordering, offering tools designed with your team’s workflow in mind:

• Everything in one place: Access over 20,000 parts and tire supplier locations through a single login, eliminating the need for multiple platforms.
• Live inventory and pricing: See real-time pricing and availability from all your preferred suppliers to help you make quick decisions that will keep jobs moving.
• Built-in integration: Sync your parts and tire ordering with over 35 shop management systems to reduce manual entry and streamline your processes.
• Interactive tools for order accuracy: Interactive full-vehicle diagrams, 360-degree views, and Smart image replacement on search results make it easy to find exactly what you need —  minimizing errors and returns.
• Actionable insights: Analytics tools show spending trends, help optimize inventory, and improve supplier relationships.

Take the first step toward a smarter workflow

With the right tools, the path to an efficient shop is simpler than you might think. Modern parts ordering creates new opportunities for shops of all sizes, whether it’s saving time, reducing errors, or improving customer satisfaction. 

On average, PartsTech customers save 15 minutes per repair order. If you are a 6-bay shop serving approximately 13 vehicles per day, that’s 3.25 hours saved per day on just parts and tire ordering. What could your shop do with that extra time? 

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