As 2024 comes to a close, we’re proud to reflect on a transformative year at PartsTech. From groundbreaking features to streamlined processes, our commitment to simplifying parts ordering for auto repair shops has only grown stronger. Here’s a look at some of the top releases and advancements that defined our year.

Visual Search Suite: A New Era of Parts Identification

Finding the right part quickly is critical for keeping your shop running smoothly. Mistakes in ordering, returns, and wasted time searching for parts can derail your workflow and frustrate customers. That’s why PartsTech developed the Visual Search Suite — a cutting-edge toolset designed to help your team locate the right part(s) faster and with greater accuracy. With features like interactive diagrams and 360-degree product views, PartsTech uses the power of visuals to equip your shop to source the correct part the first time, improving efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Interactive Vehicle Diagrams

Clickable diagrams help your team pinpoint the exact parts they need. This tool is especially valuable for newer technicians, offering an intuitive way to identify and order parts directly from a visual diagram. Learn more.

360-Degree Images

To eliminate ordering errors, this feature lets shops view parts from every angle to confirm they’re selecting the correct one. Learn more.

Intelligent Image Replacement

For parts without a standard image, our system provides accurate diagram-based visuals, ensuring shops always have confidence in their selections. Learn more.

Expanding the Search Experience: Fluids & Chemicals Tab

One of the standout highlights of 2024 was the launch of the Fluids & Chemicals tab. This new feature allows your shop to easily locate essential fluids like engine oils, transmission fluids, and coolants. Our collaboration with suppliers ensures an improved search experience, delivering reliable results for both vehicle-specific and general non-applicated fluid searches.  You can find the chemicals and fluids you need in seconds with enhanced search accuracy and intuitive filtering options — including viscosity and blend type. Learn more.

Better Sorting and Filtering

We also introduced new ways to help shops find the right parts faster. Our new Sort by Price feature lets you quickly compare options across suppliers — enabling smarter purchasing decisions. For brake jobs, we launched a specialized Material Filter that lets you narrow down brake pad options by material type, whether you’re looking for ceramic, organic, or semi-metallic options.

Real-Time Availability Insights

PartsTech introduced detailed ETA information, partnering with suppliers like XL Parts and The Parts House to provide near-instantaneous delivery estimates. This allows your team to see more precisely when your part will arrive and allows you to quickly filter for parts delivered in 2 hours or the next day — helping you make informed decisions based on urgency and availability. This feature streamlines the parts ordering process and minimizes delays.

National Supplier Coverage and Faster Supplier Connections 

With national supplier integrations, suppliers like WorldPac and SSF now provide broader coverage — ensuring shops can access parts regardless of local inventory constraints in their local suppliers’ warehouses. 

We’ve been working with our suppliers to streamline the approval processes. This has greatly reduced the wait times for suppliers to approve your connections in PartsTech and now offers instant approvals and connections for many suppliers within the PartsTech ecosystem. 

New PartsTech Jobs for Common Repairs

Our improved PartsTech Jobs feature simplifies searches for popular repairs like brake jobs, oil changes, and fuel pump replacements. This lets your team quickly gather all necessary parts for the most common repairs — reducing search time and increasing efficiency. As of 2024, shops on our Plus Plan have access to over 10 new job templates, further enhancing their workflow.

Preferred Brand Prioritization

We’ve made it easier for you to customize your search result experience with preferred brand prioritization. You can designate your shop’s go-to brands — ensuring these options appear at the top of search results. This feature has been shown to reduce search time by up to 35% for many users.

Comprehensive Order History and Stock Ordering

To help shops stay organized, we enhanced our Order History and Stock Ordering tools. Users can:

• Access past orders with detailed part and supplier information.
• Create reusable stock order templates for frequently ordered parts.

These updates provide greater efficiency and make reordering seamless.

Looking Ahead to 2025

While 2024 was packed with progress, we’re already gearing up for an even bigger 2025. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s coming:

• Granular Availability Filters: Refine searches by precise delivery timelines across all suppliers.
• Expanded Supplier ETA Information: More partners will soon provide detailed delivery estimates.
• Continued Enhancements for Fluids & Chemicals: Expect further refinements to this groundbreaking feature.

Join the Movement

As we celebrate the milestones of 2024, we invite you to join the Parts Movement. With over 25,000 shops relying on our platform, there’s never been a better time to experience the difference PartsTech can make in simplifying your operations.

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Thank you to our customers for your feedback and loyalty. Together, we’re shaping the future of parts ordering. Here’s to another year of innovation and growth!

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