PartsTech

10/08/2026

Pen and paper still works for some shops, but the data shows most are going digital. 💻

Our survey of ~700 repair shops reveals how SMS adoption, software integrations, and common barriers like cost and compatibility are shaping the way shops operate in 2026. 💡

🔗 Read the full breakdown: https://partstech.com/resource/blog/shop-stats-the-tech-behind-top-shops/

Get the data on shop management system (SMS) usage and how these platforms have become essential for shop operations.

10/01/2026

Finding parts in PartsTech just got easier. ⚡

The new PartsTech catalog interface shows all buying options across connected suppliers, uncovers additional suppliers through verification, and surfaces part interchanges automatically. Shops spend less time backtracking and more time getting cars out the door. 🚗

See more recent updates on PartsTech in our full webinar recording here 👉 https://partstech.com/resource/video/search-for-parts-across-all-your-suppliers-with-partstech/

09/24/2026

Chasing order statuses, hunting part numbers, and rebuilding the same repair job (every time) all eat up too much time in your day. PartsTech's latest updates tackle all three issues and more! Swipe below to see the six new features designed to help shops build faster, smarter repair orders. 🔧⚡

Read our blog to get the full breakdown of how each update can improve your workflow 👉 https://partstech.com/resource/blog/6-partstech-updates-to-know-in-2026/

09/16/2026

🚗 Boosting ARO isn't about getting more cars in bays, it's about what happens once they're there.



From our survey of nearly 700 repair professionals, we found the top 5 things high-performing shops do to get the most out of every visit, from digital vehicle inspections that build trust to smarter parts and labor pricing that closes hidden revenue gaps. 📈



See the full breakdown of what's moving the needle for these top performing shops 👇 https://partstech.com/resource/blog/top-5-average-repair-order-aro-boosters-every-shop-should-consider/

Discover Average Repair Order (ARO) boosters shops are implementing to keep customers happy and businesses thriving.

09/01/2026

Real shop improvement doesn't happen overnight – it happens with consistency. 🔧

We surveyed 700 repair shops and built a checklist covering people, shop culture, communications, technology, financial alignment, and more. From technician training to modernizing parts procurement, small changes add up fast when strategically implemented and managed over the long term!

Read the full checklist below 👇

See a checklist that lists practical steps shops can take to strengthen workflows, retain talent, and build toward long-term stability.

08/26/2026

🔧 How do shops decide which parts to order? Over a third of shops told us it comes down to one thing: availability. Half of these shops say service writers and advisors own the day-to-day parts ordering process, but shop owners are the ones shaping which parts get ordered in the first place.


We surveyed ~700 repair shops to see how parts ordering decisions really get made. 📊

👉 See what's driving parts decisions industry-wide: https://partstech.com/resource/blog/shop-stats-streamlining-parts-sourcing/

Here's what shops have to say about who's ordering parts, what's driving those decisions, and how the process is evolving.

08/18/2026

One-off visit or lifelong customer? 🚗 It often comes down to three things: Transparency, Teaching, and Trust.

Itemized bills + walking customers through every line item = increased likelihood of repeat service. Add in customer education along with routine maintenance, and every recommendation feels honest and easy to understand ✅

Read the full blog to see how the three Ts can turn first-time visitors into loyal customers 👉 https://partstech.com/resource/blog/pay-now-or-pay-more-later/

07/29/2026

A potential shop succession crisis is underway: an aging workforce, a thin graduation pipeline, and a worsening technician shortage.

See the retention strategies smart shops are using to build their next generation of talent. 🔧

Read the full blog here 👇

As talent pipelines narrow, shops may be facing a future succession crisis. See the strategies top shops are implementing to solve for it.

07/23/2026

Helping shops like Brown's Automotive get hours back in their day is what drives us. Want to see how much time your shop could save by pulling all your suppliers into one lookup? ⏱️

👉 Click here to find out how much time PartsTech can save your shop: https://get.partstech.com/en-us/pt-introduction-ps-lookalike

07/16/2026

Missed our mid-year live demo? Catch the full recording on-demand now! 📺



Watch Less Time Parts Hunting, More Cars Out the Door: Your Mid-Year 2026 Live Demo at your convenience and see how PartsTech's newest features help shops speed up every repair order. 🏎️



Get the recording here 👉 https://partstech.com/resource/webinar/less-time-parts-hunting-more-cars-out-the-door-your-mid-year-2026-live-demo/