Part Catalogue and Part Numbers for Auto Parts Shops
The catalogue holds one record for each part, with its OEM number, aftermarket equivalents, supplier code, brand and unit. A search on any of those numbers finds the same stock.
One part, several numbers
A brake pad set may carry the maker’s number, two aftermarket brand numbers and the distributor’s own code. Customers quote whichever one they have. All of them are tied to a single part. Nothing is counted twice.
What each part record holds
Getting your parts in
Most shops start with a stock sheet and a few distributor price lists. These are loaded in bulk and checked by your own staff. New parts are added at the counter or when a purchase bill is received. Duplicates are flagged before they are saved. Nothing is added twice.
Where the catalogue stops
This list is built from your own parts and suppliers. It is not a licensed manufacturer database, and it does not tell you which part is correct for a vehicle beyond the fitment you enter. Brand and grade labels are the shop’s to decide.
Frequently asked questions
Can one part carry several brand numbers?
Yes. Aftermarket numbers and the supplier’s code are linked to the OEM number, so a search on any of them lands on the same record.
What happens when a supplier changes a part number?
The new number is added to the part and the old one is kept as an alias. Old bills still show the number that was sold.
Can parts be loaded from a spreadsheet?
Yes. Your stock sheet and distributor lists can be imported, and your team reviews the result before the shop begins billing.
Does it include a ready catalogue of every vehicle part?
No. Only the parts your shop stocks and sells are held, entered or imported from your own sources.
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