Automotive Parts Store Shelving
Lozier gondola, Widespan bulk storage, and S-Series backroom shelving for auto parts stores. Heavy-duty capacity for oil, batteries, dense parts inventory.
Automotive parts stores put more weight per shelf-foot on their fixtures than almost any other retail category. Oil cases, batteries, brake rotors, and bulk hardware all concentrate load in tight vertical space. Lozier gondola shelving, Widespan bulk shelving, and S-Series backroom shelving are the three fixture families that handle those loads reliably, and GondolaFixtures.com carries the full line.
Customer-facing retail floor: Lozier gondola sections in 3 ft and 4 ft widths, depths 13 through 25 inches, heights 48 through 96 inches. Six standard finishes: Cool White (W08), Platinum (PLT), Charcoal (CHR), Gray (GRY), Silver (SIL), White (WHT). For high-load categories (motor oil, batteries, coolant), upgrade to Heavy Duty gondola: Heavy Duty Uprites plus Heavy Duty Base Brackets deliver 20,000 inch-pounds unbalanced load on the 06 Base configuration and 18,000 inch-pounds on the Low Base configuration, versus 12,000 inch-pounds for a standard L-Line section.
Bulk parts storage: Lozier Widespan shelving handles wide-format parts and case-quantity stock. Widths 36 through 96 inches, depths 18 through 36 inches, heights that scale to warehouse ceilings. Beam-and-decking construction supports the point loads from concentrated automotive stock.
Backroom parts organization: Lozier S-Series storage shelving in 3 ft and 4 ft widths, section heights 24 through 144 inches. Regular Duty, Heavy Duty, and Wire Grid shelf options; galvanized finish across all structural components; full accessory line including crossbraces, back panels, floor anchors, uprite connectors, and sliding dividers for compartmentalizing parts bins.
For chain-standard rollouts, planogram-compliant layouts, or replacement components for existing installations, call 800-934-6798 or email dan@gondolafixtures.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
What shelving do NAPA / O'Reilly / AutoZone stores typically use?
Lozier gondola is the dominant customer-floor fixture. Widespan handles bulk parts stock (batteries, oil cases, rotors). S-Series covers the backroom. All three come from the same Lozier line for uniform ordering and installation.
Do I need Heavy Duty gondola for oil or battery displays?
For sustained high loads, yes. Heavy Duty gondola sections reach 20,000 inch-pounds unbalanced load on the 06 Base configuration versus 12,000 inch-pounds for a standard L-Line section. HD ratings only apply when both Heavy Duty Uprites and Heavy Duty Base Brackets are used together per Lozier install documentation. HL Heavy-Load shelves work on either section type but the SECTION rating comes from the components.
Can I mix new Lozier components with an existing installation?
Yes for like-with-like: standard components attach to standard sections, HD components to HD sections. Per Lozier install documentation, do NOT substitute a standard Uprite or Base Bracket into a Heavy Duty section, or the section's HD rating is lost. Confirm your existing Uprites carry the HD sticker on the side panel and Base Brackets carry the HD stamp before ordering replacements.
What is the difference between Widespan and S-Series?
Widespan is wide-format beam-and-decking shelving for bulk-quantity stock (case loads, pallet-adjacent storage). S-Series is bolted upright-and-shelf construction for organized backroom parts. Widespan handles heavier point loads; S-Series handles more compartmentalized organization with sliding dividers and Wire Grid shelves.
What lead times should I plan for a multi-location automotive rollout?
Standard finishes in stock ship in 1-2 weeks. Standard finishes out of stock, or Optional Catalog Colors, ship in 8-10 weeks made-to-order. For multi-location coordinated ship dates, GondolaFixtures.com's Multi-Store Rollout planning tool at /resources/multi-store-gondola-rollout captures per-store target open dates and generates aggregated quotes.
How do I request a store-planning drawing for a specific automotive parts store layout?
Free 2D layout drawings for gondola, Widespan, and S-Series fit-ups are available on request. Contact 800-934-6798 with your floor dimensions or a preliminary sketch. Advanced 3D renderings and CAD-quality drawings are available on request at partner rates.