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Enhancing Efficiency in Automotive Workshops: Shopmonkey and Turn 14 Distribution Partnership

In a significant development for the automotive aftermarket industry, Shopmonkey has announced a partnership with Turn 14 Distribution. This collaboration aims to streamline the process of sourcing and integrating performance parts into the estimate workflow of car repair shops. Currently in its alpha phase, the integration is set to offer seamless functionality for Shopmonkey users starting in early 2027.

The Challenge of Managing Multiple Workflows

For many aftermarket shops, creating a customer estimate has always involved juggling multiple processes. Typically, shop teams rely on Shopmonkey to handle customer interactions, while Turn 14 distribution is used for sourcing parts. This dual-system approach has created unnecessary complexities, forcing technicians to switch back and forth between platforms just to gather basic parts information. The new integrated solution promises to eliminate this friction by allowing shops to access Turn 14's extensive performance parts catalog directly within the Shopmonkey interface.

This partnership comes at a time when the industry is increasingly focusing on efficiency. Many auto shops have expressed the need for a more unified solution that combines customer management with parts ordering. With this integration, Shopmonkey users will have the ability to search Turn 14's catalog by various parameters—such as brand, year, make, model, and category—and see real-time pricing and availability. This not only saves time but also minimizes the risk of errors that can arise from manual data entry when switching systems.

Why This Partnership Matters

According to Travis Bickham, Chief Commercial Officer at Shopmonkey, the focus on aftermarket shops reflects a growing sector within their customer base. With over 10,000 independent shops across North America utilizing its services, Shopmonkey is leveraging the existing trust that many of these businesses have in Turn 14 for their parts needs. This strategic focus could provide a competitive edge for both companies.

“We built this partnership around the trust that shops already have in both brands. By integrating these systems, we allow shop teams to concentrate on their estimates rather than managing multiple tabs,” Bickham said.

Turn 14 Distribution's extensive experience and catalog of performance aftermarket brands will further enhance this partnership. Dan Ziegler, Senior Business Partner Integration Manager at Turn 14, expressed excitement about collaborating with Shopmonkey, stating, “By combining our data and technology, we can provide a more effective parts procurement experience, helping shops manage their operations better.”

Addressing Real-World Friction

The need for smoother workflows is deeply understood by shop owners like Roy Wragth of Wragth Motorsports, who articulated the tedious process many technicians currently endure. “Right now, when a customer wants a part, we open a new tab, check Turn 14, check stock and shipping, copy the SKU into Shopmonkey, build the line items, and collect the deposit,” Wragth explained. The new integration aims to reduce these steps significantly, allowing shop staff to focus more on customer interactions rather than administrative tasks.

What to Expect

As part of the integration rollout, all Shopmonkey customers will receive access to this new feature across all subscription plans at no extra cost. Shopmonkey will showcase the alpha version of the integration during the SEMA Show 2026, allowing shops an early glimpse of the capabilities in action. Full integration is anticipated to be available in early 2027.

Conclusion

Shopmonkey continues to innovate in the automotive industry, enhancing its platform with strategic partnerships that address the needs of its users. The forthcoming integration with Turn 14 Distribution stands to not only improve efficiency for automotive shops but also empower them with a powerful tool that bridges customer management and parts sourcing seamlessly. As shops look forward to a more user-friendly experience, the collaboration between these two industry leaders underscores the commitment to improving workflows—and ultimately, customer satisfaction—within the automotive aftermarket.

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