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Who are you guys using to stock your air / oil / cabin / etc filters? We are looking to start keeping a decent inventory on hand, so we never need to call the parts store. Curious on anyone's experience here.

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I really don't know anyone that keeps all encompassing inventory of the stuff anymore. When I had Toyota/Honda shop, i did stock filters but primarily because the same filter fit so many cars. I'd call someone like a WorldPack and get a quote on how much it would cost you to have a comprehensive inventory on hand and with their delivery times see if it's even worth it. I used to have a luxury of having a WP warehouse not even a two full blocks away from the shop, so I theoretically could literally walk there.

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Depending on the cars you work on, I can only speak on my perspective as a German Car specialist (sounds kind of pompous!). We generally use WorldPac to stock filters and belts as they are the most inexpensive for the brands I want to carry (Hengst, Mahle, Mann, Continental). Occasionally I stock OEM filters. If you have a sales rep wherever you buy parts, give him a list and tell him you'd like to make a stock order, I'm sure they will be willing to work with you.

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