The Parts Lab: Introducing our New Division

The Parts Lab: Introducing our New Division

25 March, 2025
The Parts Lab: Introducing our New Division

When a job stalls because of a missing part, time isn’t just lost, it’s costing you money. That’s where The Workshop 1924's newest division, The Parts Lab, comes in.

The Parts Lab is a specialised parts sourcing service built for workshops, operators, and businesses that need the right part, without the runaround. We’re not a parts stockist. We’re the team that finds what others can’t.

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Why parts sourcing matters more than ever

Sourcing parts for trucks, machinery, and older vehicles is no longer straightforward.

Between discontinued lines, international suppliers, aftermarket variations, and secondhand options, finding the right solution takes time and experience.

Most workshops simply don’t have the capacity to:

  • Ring multiple suppliers
  • Compare OEM and aftermarket options
  • Navigate international sourcing
  • Assess quality vs cost trade-offs

That’s where The Parts Lab bridges the gap. We take on the legwork, so you can stay focused on the job.

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Built for hard-to-find parts

The reality is simple, hard-to-find parts happen. Whether it’s older truck components, obsolete and discontinued parts or urgent breakdown requirements.

The Parts Lab exists to solve exactly these problems. With established supplier networks, industry relationships, and hands-on experience, we specialise in tracking down parts that aren’t sitting on a shelf locally.

More than just findings parts

Parts sourcing isn’t just about availability, it’s about finding the right solution.

At The Parts Lab, we look at all viable options:

  • New OEM parts
  • Aftermarket alternatives
  • Quality secondhand components
  • International sourcing opportunities

Where appropriate, we can also work alongside The Workshop 1924 team to explore rebuild or fabrication solutions.

That means you’re not just getting a part, you’re getting the best outcome for your situation, timeline, and budget.

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Why businesses choose The Parts Lab

  • Specialised knowledge – We understand trucks, machinery, and the challenges that come with them
  • Extensive supplier network – Local and international contacts ready to tap into
  • Time-saving – We handle the sourcing so you don’t have to
  • Practical solutions – Focused on getting you back up and running
  • Trusted experience – Backed by The Workshop 1924

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Struggling to find a part?

At the end of the day, every part has one job, keeping your equipment running and your business moving.

The Parts Lab was built to support workshops and operators who need fast, reliable access to parts especially when those parts are hard-to-find. If you’re stuck chasing suppliers, hitting dead ends, or wasting valuable workshop time: let The Parts Lab handle it.

Contact The Parts Lab here or call us on 09 238 0138 for support in finding the part you need.

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