Is your automotive parts department struggling with shelves piled high with obsolete parts? It’s a common problem among dealerships.  With an average obsolescence rate of 20-30%, parts departments often leave a significant amount of dead inventory that seems impossible to sell. Fortunately, there are buyers out there looking for these parts! Leveraging eBay’s 135 million active users offers an unmatched way to connect with niche buyers nationwide.  And RevolutionParts makes selling on eBay easy and cost-effective. Discover RevolutionParts + eBay: a powerful combination that transfo ..read more

All Star DCJR Leads the Way in Customer Service Excellence Meet Justin Akin and the All Star DCJR crew. This isn’t just any parts department at a dealership; it’s a testament to Justin Akin and his team’s relentless pursuit of excellence. Turning this venture into a multi-million dollar success story was just the beginning. In a world where the online marketplace evolves daily, Justin understood the importance of continuous improvement, especially in providing unparalleled customer service. The Customer Service Game Changer Let’s face it; in today’s market, making customers feel valued ..read more

Companies on the 2024 Inc. 5000 Regionals: Southwest list had an average growth rate of 135.43 percent.   Phoenix, AZ, February 27, 2024 – Inc. magazine today revealed that RevolutionParts is No. 144 on its fourth annual Inc. 5000 Regionals: Southwest list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing Southwest private companies based in Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. Born of the annual Inc. 5000 franchise, this regional list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the Southwest economy’s most dynamic segment–its independent small business ..read more

The online parts market is booming, and dealers selling with RevolutionParts took advantage of rising sales opportunities in 2023. This annual Parts eCommerce Year in Review report looks at the 2023 trends of over 1,900 new car dealers selling parts and accessories online across North America.  Download this free infographic to learn:  Revenue trends generated from parts eCommerce Highest performing brands of 2023 Top-selling parts and accessories Insights into crucial consumer behaviors The post 2023 Parts eCommerce Year in Review appeared first on RevolutionParts - Sell Par ..read more

As we approach 2024, the automotive industry faces unprecedented challenges and exciting opportunities. For parts dealers, the end of the year is about navigating through changes and leveraging them to fast-track revenue growth business. Where parts departments are concerned, these changes will significantly influence the availability and demand for auto parts. This raises questions for dealers on adapting and thriving in a market driven by technological advancements, environmental concerns, and shifting consumer preferences. Preparing for upcoming industry shifts is necessary so your busine ..read more

Auto groups understand the significance of scaling their parts and accessories eCommerce business. However, they often lack the control they need. As some stores work hard at selling online, others choose not to participate. Often, a group may have a few stores selling online, but they may have their own branding, different customer experiences, and independent marketing efforts. As a result, the overall brand cohesion and customer journey can become disjointed, leading to inconsistent experiences that can dilute the group’s brand identity. While these groups may see some dealer or regional ..read more

Is your parts inventory starting to feel like Frankenstein’s monster? A mountain of old, unusable parts that just continue to haunt you to the end of your days?  Well, what if there was a secret to getting rid of that monster?  Much like the monster himself, the average parts department’s obsolete inventory stems from one thing: special order parts returns.  Special order parts are one of the biggest drivers of obsolescence. When customers put in a request for a specific part, they either order the wrong part, find parts cheaper elsewhere, or just return those parts without rea ..read more

Automotive parts buyers and sellers can order online and have items delivered within hours. PHOENIX (October 26, 2023) — RevolutionParts, an e-commerce platform that connects automotive parts buyers and sellers, is putting the pedal to the metal when it comes to online fulfillment through an expanded same-day delivery offering with Walmart GoLocal. The collaboration with Walmart GoLocal is a part of RevolutionParts’ expanding suite of delivery offerings, RP Shipping, which gives parts buyers and sellers even more flexibility in how they send and receive parts. “We’re focused on creating an e ..read more

Are you spending too much time uncovering aging and idle inventory under films of dust? Trying to move aging inventory off the shelves and into the hands of car owners can be a challenge, especially when you don’t know the true state of your inventory.  Inventory management is essential to the success of your parts business, especially when it comes to tackling the biggest inventory problem, high obsolescence. Without clean inventory data, you can’t effectively determine how much obsolete inventory you have or where you need to make adjustments to meet customer demand. Unclean data lead ..read more

As Halloween approaches, so does the peak sales season. With the sales event sales rush underway, you need to dial in your management strategies to keep every aspect of your sales process moving smoothly. This includes the scariest beast of all: shipping and fulfillment. Just as trick-or-treaters take great care in choosing the perfect costume, we must be equally meticulous in packaging our goods for a ghostly smooth delivery. Shipping parts to online customers is fraught with challenges. In the shadowy corridors of shipping, let’s unravel the mummy’s secrets for a curse-free delivery.  ..read more