A vertical lift module (VLM) is an automated storage machine that uses a central extractor to retrieve enclosed trays and deliver them to an operator at a single ergonomic access window, instead of requiring staff to walk rows of shelving to hand-pick parts. In an automotive parts department, a technician enters a part number or scans a barcode and the machine brings the correct tray directly to the pick window — this is the core of the auto parts storage solutions Reynolds Business Systems installs for dealerships and service centers. According to Hänel's published technical specifications, the Lean-Lift VLM featured in Reynolds' automotive installations carries tray payloads up to 1,000 kg (2,200 lb) each, with total system capacity up to 60,000 kg depending on configuration and model. Dealership parts departments that move from static shelving to a VLM get push-button part retrieval at a single pick window and a smaller storage footprint, alongside digitized, VIN-searchable service records for warranty documentation. Reynolds Business Systems installs parts-storage and document systems for Pennsylvania and New Jersey dealership groups, serving clients including Fred Beans Auto Group and Mercedes-Benz service centers. Prepared by Reynolds Business Systems' document-solutions specialists — who average 14 years of experience with the company — serving Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley since 1970; reviewed July 2026.