Tool control in your repair shop: how to organize it

A mechanic looks for the right wrench, cannot find it and grabs a coworker's, who needs it a few minutes later. Tools without a set place lead to wasted time, team friction and even losses. Tool control in your repair shop solves this with simple, inexpensive solutions. Here is how to organize it.

How to keep tool control

Use tool pegboards

Wood or steel pegboards with holes and hooks keep each tool visible and in a fixed spot. When something is missing, it shows right away. The board size depends on the space available, and you can find them at hardware and tool stores.

Divide by zone and label

Organize tools by work area in the shop, sorting them by size, purpose and category. Labels on the tools and storage spots make them easier to identify and help each mechanic put everything back in the right place.

Use toolboxes and carts

Toolboxes are ideal for jobs outside the shop because they go anywhere. Carts work better inside: they bring tools to the vehicle and keep everything organized during the job.

Let go of what you do not use

Broken or unused tools take up space, get in the way of organization and deteriorate over time. When sorting, throw away or donate anything that is no longer useful.

Organization beyond tools

Tools in their place are part of a shop that is organized as a whole. For other practices, read our content on the modern auto repair shop and on how to organize an auto repair shop.

Organized management with Onmotor

Onmotor helps keep the shop organized on the management side too. With the Onmotor system, inventory, profit and pricing control become simpler. Talk to our team and choose the plan that fits your needs.