Mechanic Parts Requests for auto repair shops
Let mechanics request a part from an assigned repair order without giving them the full inventory workspace.
What Mechanic Parts Requests does
The mechanic selects an active job, names the needed part, and adds notes for the front desk. Shop settings can turn this permission off.
Parts needs leave the bay as a job-linked record instead of a verbal reminder.
Where this helps during a real repair day
Repair-order selection from the mechanic portal
Use this capability inside the connected team & scheduling workflow without rebuilding the same shop, customer, vehicle, or job context.
Part name and optional notes
Use this capability inside the connected team & scheduling workflow without rebuilding the same shop, customer, vehicle, or job context.
Owner-controlled mechanic permission
Use this capability inside the connected team & scheduling workflow without rebuilding the same shop, customer, vehicle, or job context.
A straightforward shop workflow
- 01
Open an assigned repair order.
- 02
Enter the needed part and any details.
- 03
Send the request to the front desk.
Parts needs leave the bay as a job-linked record instead of a verbal reminder.
- Keeps the request tied to the vehicle
- Available from the restricted mechanic workspace
- Can be disabled by the shop owner
Mechanic Parts Requests FAQ
What does Mechanic Parts Requests do for an auto repair shop?
The mechanic selects an active job, names the needed part, and adds notes for the front desk. Shop settings can turn this permission off.
What problem does Mechanic Parts Requests help solve?
Parts needs leave the bay as a job-linked record instead of a verbal reminder.
How does Mechanic Parts Requests fit into the shop workflow?
Open an assigned repair order. Enter the needed part and any details. Send the request to the front desk.
Who can use Mechanic Parts Requests?
Access depends on the signed-in shop role, saved permissions, active modules, and any provider configuration required for the workflow. WrenchDay keeps server-side shop and tenant checks authoritative.
What other WrenchDay tools work with Mechanic Parts Requests?
Mechanic Parts Requests connects naturally with Mechanic Portal, Parts and Inventory Management, Digital Repair Orders.
