Odoo ERP · Automotive
Odoo for Auto Spares and Workshops
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A spare-parts counter and a workshop fail in the same way: the part is sold twice because the job card and the invoice do not share a quantity. One product list fixes that.
The counter and the bay use the same product
A part number should exist once. The counter invoice and the workshop job both reserve it. A second “workshop list” in a sheet will sell stock the counter already billed.
Locations matter: the shelf, the bay, and any van stock. A single pile called Stock hides which counter can promise a part.
The job is a sales order with parts and labour
A vehicle in for service is a quotation: parts consumed and labour lines. Confirming it invoices what was used. Do not invent a parallel job-card app before this document works.
Slow movers stay on a reorder rule. Fast movers at the counter need a minimum. Everything else is purchased against the job. That split is the same idea as wholesale inventory.
A counter-sized go-live
Products, the counter invoice, and one workshop flow are often a 4–8 week release, toward ₹2–5 lakhs when the catalogue is cleaned first. A chain of counters is a mid-size project.
Bring the top fifty part numbers and one job card to a free audit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the workshop reserve a part the counter has not sold?+
Yes, if both documents use the same product and the reservation is on. Two lists cannot do that.
Do we need a product per vehicle model?+
Only if you stock it that way. A fitment note on the product is enough until the catalogue is trusted.
Should technicians use Odoo on day one?+
The person who issues parts should. Technicians can stay on a short list of tasks until the issue is reliable.