Built around daily workshop work
- Track commonly used parts and consumables in the same platform as repair jobs.
- Record purchasing and usage so stock movements are easier to understand.
- Use low-stock alerts to reduce delays caused by missing parts.
Parts and stock control
Workshop inventory management software for busy repair shops
Auto Service Hub connects inventory tracking with real workshop jobs, helping repair shops see parts purchasing, usage and low stock before it interrupts work.
Replace scattered admin
- Parts taken from shelves without being recorded against a job.
- Stock counts living in spreadsheets that are rarely up to date.
- Reordering too late because low levels are not visible early enough.
Features
Keep stock visible where repair work happens
Auto Service Hub keeps essential workshop operations in one browser-based system.
Parts usage
Connect parts consumption to the repair activity that used it.
Purchasing records
Keep supplier purchases visible for easier stock control.
Low-stock alerts
Spot items that need attention before they block work.
Job connection
Keep inventory information close to jobs, invoices and customer records.
Financial visibility
Understand how stock usage affects workshop income and expenses.
Cloud access
Review inventory information from compatible devices with an internet connection.
Why parts inventory belongs next to your jobs
In a workshop, stock is not an abstract number in an accounting system — it is the oil, filters, pads, belts and fittings that get pulled off the shelf mid-repair. When inventory is tracked separately from jobs, two things go wrong: parts get used without being recorded, so the count drifts away from reality, and nobody notices a fast-moving item is low until a car is already up on the hoist waiting for it.
Auto Service Hub keeps inventory in the same system as the jobs that consume it. When a part is added to a repair, it is tied to that job, which means usage is captured as a by-product of doing the work rather than as a separate stocktake. The result is a parts count you can actually trust and a clearer picture of what each job really costs.
Purchasing, usage and low-stock alerts
Good stock control comes down to three questions: what did we buy, what did we use, and what is running low? Auto Service Hub records purchasing so supplier orders are visible, tracks usage as parts are added to jobs, and raises low-stock alerts so you can reorder common items before they run out. That turns reordering from a reaction into a routine.
Keeping this visible has a knock-on benefit for billing and margins. Because parts flow from stock onto the job, they also flow onto the invoice — so the work of tracking inventory also feeds your invoicing and your view of workshop finances. Nothing gets fitted and then forgotten at billing time.
One system instead of a separate stock spreadsheet
Many workshops run a parts spreadsheet alongside their job list. It is better than nothing, but it goes stale fast, it is easy to edit incorrectly, and it never quite matches the shelf. Because Auto Service Hub connects inventory to jobs, customers and invoices in one place, you avoid the double handling of updating stock in one system and jobs in another.
Inventory is one module of the wider auto repair shop software, so it works the same way whether you run a two-bay shop or a busier operation. If you are still weighing spreadsheets against dedicated software, our guide on when to switch from spreadsheets covers the trade-offs.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does inventory tracking work in Auto Service Hub?
Parts are recorded in the same system as your jobs. When a part is used on a repair it is tied to that job, so stock usage is captured as you work, and purchasing is recorded so supplier orders stay visible.
Will it tell me when stock is low?
Yes. Low-stock alerts flag commonly used items that need attention, so you can reorder before a missing part holds up a repair rather than finding out when the car is already in the workshop.
Does parts usage connect to invoicing?
Yes. Because inventory and jobs share the same records, parts used on a job can flow through to the invoice, so fitted parts are less likely to be missed at billing time.
Can I stop using a separate stock spreadsheet?
That is the idea. Keeping inventory, jobs, customers and invoices in one system removes the double handling of updating a spreadsheet separately, and keeps your parts count closer to what is actually on the shelf.
Is inventory a separate product?
No. Inventory is one part of Auto Service Hub, the same platform that manages jobs, customers, quotes, invoices and payments. It is included as part of the workshop management system rather than sold on its own.
Ready to organise your workshop?
Start with a free trial and see how jobs, customers, invoicing and stock tracking fit together in Auto Service Hub.