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Dealerships are fast-paced operations that require many different parts, tools, and supplies of all different shapes and sizes. This means their extensive inventory requires a well-thought storage system. In working with automobiles, these parts and supplies must be organized to maintain a safe and organized space. So, how can one organize auto spare parts in a warehouse? Here’s a summary of the best storage systems for automotive dealerships.

1. Automotive Parts Storage Drawers

For all of your smaller parts, Rousseau cabinets are ideal for keeping these items organized. These heavy-duty storage cabinets are easy to integrate into parts departments as they can be customized to best fit the different parts that need to be stored. In the Rousseau configurator, you can choose how many shelves are needed, the depth, width, height, and the color so that your heavy-duty steel cabinets can match your brand.

Apart from these heavy-duty cabinets, Rousseau workbench systems are offered as a way to have a solid workspace. These workbenches can be customized to include a sturdy countertop for working on, overhead drawers to store items that need to be locked away, a dropdown shelf to hold laptops, and more.

These automotive parts storage cabinets allow for high-density storage, which is ideal when floor space is limited. Be sure to reach out to the Industrial Shelving Systems team if you have any questions about Rousseau automotive products that are offered.



2. Bolt Bins

Another great storage system for dealerships are bolt bins. Nuts, bolts, and other similar items can easily be misplaced around dealerships, leading to chaos when these items are then difficult to find. These storage systems come in a variety of configurations, including stackable bolt bins that have anti-slide locks to keep them steady or metal bolt bins that have mounting tabs on each side to keep things secure.

Bolt bins with drawers can have bins that are removable from the shelves and may include labels so that workers can easily and quickly identify where and what is stored in each bin. Be sure to check out our blog for some bolt bin ideas.



3. Tire Racks

Tires are one of the most bulky but common items found in dealerships. It’s essential that these tires are stored in a safe manner to ensure that they can maintain their good condition. Automotive racks can free up floor space and avoid damage that can potentially occur from improperly stored tires.

One trick to allowing easy access to each tire is installing a mobile tire rack. A mobile rack allows one to create aisles in between each rack to have access to each tire. This makes the heavy-duty racking more manageable and can allow even more space for tire racks.



4. Heavy Duty Shelving

On the other end are larger items that can be bulky or hard to store. Heavy-duty storage racks are a great solution for these types of items. These shelving structures come in various configurations and will securely store products.

Depending on your needs, the Industrial Shelving Systems team can recommend a rivet rack, pallet rack, open or closed shelving units. We have a variety of heavy-duty shelving units that will create a long-lasting solution for your dealership.



5. Parts Carts

With a lot of moving parts in dealerships, it can be nice to have a movable shelving unit. That’s where parts carts come into play. Parts carts are open shelf designs that are on wheels to make movability easy. These cart systems also have movable shelves that can be lifted up or adjusted as needed.

Parts carts also come with hooks and bungee cords so items can be hung on the cart for convenience. These shelves are ideal for teardowns or repairs where tools need to be handy.

All of these automotive parts shelving systems are great for creating an organized environment. When everything has a place, there’s no chaos, and items can be found easily. If any of these storage systems sparked your interest or sound like it could improve your operations, be sure to reach out to our Industrial Shelving Systems automotive team at 1-800-875-6201.