> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Track parts, modifications, and accessories

> Record aftermarket parts, upgrades, and accessories on a car so your team and the customer have a clear inventory list with photos and costs.

Use the **Parts** section on a car record when you want a running list of what is installed on the vehicle—exhaust upgrades, wheels, stereo equipment, restoration parts, or anything else your team should know about.

This is not a full parts-ordering system. It is a simple log tied to one car so service staff, detailers, and customer-facing teammates see the same facts.

## What you will accomplish

You will add one or more part entries on a car record, each with a name, optional cost, category, condition, photos, and notes.

**Expected outcome:** Anyone who opens the car sees a **Parts** table in **Vehicle Details** that documents what is on the vehicle today.

## When to track parts on a car

* A customer stores a modified or restored vehicle and you need to know what aftermarket items are installed.
* Your shop installs upgrades during service and wants a paper trail on the car record.
* Insurance or consignment conversations require a list of high-value additions.
* You photograph rare or removable parts so the next teammate knows what belongs with the car.

## Before you start

* Open the correct car from [Cars](https://www.carstoragesoftware.com/dashboard/cars).
* Scroll to **Vehicle Details** on the left side of the car detail page.
* Have part names, costs, and photos ready if you want a complete entry on the first save.

> [!TIP]
>
> **If you do not see Parts**
>
> Your facility controls which blocks appear on the car detail page. An owner or admin can turn on **Parts** under [Settings → Website & customer app](https://www.carstoragesoftware.com/dashboard/settings/website) in the **Car detail page layout** section. If you cannot edit layout settings, ask a manager to enable the Parts block.

## Find the Parts section

![Parts section on a car record showing No parts recorded message and Add Part button](https://mintcdn.com/carstoragesoftware/ggah6moKlxnkQYNH/images/cars/cars-parts-empty-section-fresh.webp?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=ggah6moKlxnkQYNH\&q=85\&s=0082ee3d08d60591ae46291a702ac780)

*When no parts exist yet, you see **No parts recorded**. Click **Add Part** to open the entry form.*

**1. Open the car record**

Go to [Cars](https://www.carstoragesoftware.com/dashboard/cars) and click **View** on the vehicle.

**Expected result:** The car detail page opens with the banner photo and **Vehicle Details** on the left.

**2. Scroll to Parts**

Inside **Vehicle Details**, scroll until you see the **PARTS** heading with a wrench icon.

When no parts exist yet, you may see **No parts recorded** and a short hint to track modifications and accessories.

**3. Click Add Part**

Click the **Add Part** button on the right side of the **PARTS** heading.

**Expected result:** A window titled **Add Part** opens with fields for name, category, manufacturer, and more.

![Add Part dialog showing Name, Category, Condition, Manufacturer, Part Number, Cost, Installed Date, Notes, and Upload photos](https://mintcdn.com/carstoragesoftware/YaZhPyY4b9Fq3hyS/images/cars/cars-add-part-dialog-sep17.webp?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=YaZhPyY4b9Fq3hyS\&q=85\&s=14b5528cf947368b6320175ecaa846d3)

***Name** is required. Fill in the rest when it helps insurance, resale, or the next service visit.*

## Add a part entry

**1. Enter the part name**

In **Name**, type a clear label your whole team will understand—for example **Akrapovic Titanium Exhaust** or **Momo Prototipo Steering Wheel**.

This field is required. You cannot save without it.

**2. Add optional details**

Fill in any fields that help your team:

* **Manufacturer** — who made the part
* **Part number** — the supplier or OEM number when you have it
* **Category** — pick a group such as **Exhaust**, **Wheels & Tires**, or **Interior**
* **Condition** — such as **New**, **Used**, or **OEM**
* **Cost** — what the customer paid or what your shop charged (helps with insurance totals)
* **Installed date** — when the part went on the car
* **Notes** — anything special about installation, removal, or storage

**Why this matters:** A short note today saves a phone call next month when someone asks whether the original exhaust is in storage.

**3. Add photos (recommended)**

Use **Upload photos** to attach pictures of the installed part, the box label, or serial numbers.

**Expected result:** A small photo icon appears on the part row after you save, so teammates can open the images without walking to the car.

**4. Click Add Part to save**

Click **Add Part** at the bottom of the window.

**Expected outcome:** The part appears in the **Parts** table on the car record. A badge next to **PARTS** shows how many entries exist.

![Parts section showing two entries: Akrapovic Titanium Exhaust and OEM Forged Center-Lock Wheels with storage notes](https://mintcdn.com/carstoragesoftware/ggah6moKlxnkQYNH/images/cars/cars-parts-populated-sep17.webp?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=ggah6moKlxnkQYNH\&q=85\&s=1e355bb13942b7108b4c69f9c014e044)

*After you save, **PARTS** shows a count badge and a row for each item. There is no separate edit button—use the trash icon and add the part again if a detail was wrong.*

## Review or remove a part

**1. Open photos on a part row**

When a row shows a small image icon, click it to open the photos for that part.

**2. Edit by removing and re-adding when needed**

There is no separate edit button on each row today. To change details, remove the row with the trash icon and add the part again with the corrected information.

**Why this matters:** A quick re-entry keeps the parts list accurate when a cost or install date was typed wrong the first time.

**3. Remove a part that was sold or uninstalled**

Click the trash icon on the right side of the row. Confirm when the app asks.

**Why this matters:** Remove parts when they no longer belong on the car so insurance and resale lists stay accurate.

> [!NOTE]
>
> **Parts vs. service work**
>
> Installing a part during a scheduled service event may also appear in the **Activity Feed**. The **Parts** table is the inventory list; the activity feed is the timeline of work. Use both when they help tell the full story.

## Troubleshooting

> [!WARNING]
>
> **Add Part is grayed out**
>
> Your role may be read-only on car records. Ask a team admin to check your permissions.

> [!WARNING]
>
> **A photo upload failed**
>
> Check your internet connection and try again with a smaller image. Very large photos may take longer to upload on mobile data.

## What to do next

* Link the car to the correct owner in [View and edit vehicle details](/docs/cars/view-and-edit-vehicle-details.md) so invoices and portal access match the parts list.
* Document condition with [Start a car session](/docs/cars/start-a-car-session.md) or [Review car activity, notes, and photos](/docs/cars/review-car-activity-notes-and-photos.md) when you complete related service work.


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