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# 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.
**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
*When no parts exist yet, you see **No parts recorded**. Click **Add Part** to open the entry form.*
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.
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.
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.
***Name** is required. Fill in the rest when it helps insurance, resale, or the next service visit.*
## Add a part entry
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.
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.
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.
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.
*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
When a row shows a small image icon, click it to open the photos for that part.
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.
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.
**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
**Add Part is grayed out**
Your role may be read-only on car records. Ask a team admin to check your permissions.
**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) so invoices and portal access match the parts list.
* Document condition with [Start a car session](/docs/cars/start-a-car-session) or [Review car activity, notes, and photos](/docs/cars/review-car-activity-notes-and-photos) when you complete related service work.
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