Color Coded Extended Tab File Folders help dealerships, service departments, body shops, and repair facilities organize customer files, repair records, vehicle documentation, and dealership paperwork more efficiently. The extended tab design improves file visibility while making VIN numbers, customer names, stock numbers, and file labels easier to identify within filing cabinets and active work areas. Manufactured from durable 14-point manila stock, these single-ply file folders feature a 3/8-inch extended tab and printed label placement lines that help create a cleaner, more organized filing system. The extended tab provides additional space for file identification, making these folders especially useful in high-volume environments where quick file retrieval is important. Available as a blank stock folder or with custom imprinting, these folders can be used for vehicle sales records, repair orders, service documentation, customer files, accounting records, and administrative paperwork. Custom versions allow dealerships and businesses to add logos, company information, filing fields, and workflow-specific layouts. For organizations looking for traditional multi-tab filing folders, be sure to view our 3 Tab File Folders and Custom 3 Tab File Folders. Most stock folders ship the same day or next business day. Custom printed folders typically require 8-12 business days after proof approval. Product Features Extended tab file folder design 3/8-inch tab extension for improved visibility Durable 14-point manila stock construction Printed label placement lines Ideal for VIN and stock number identification Helps improve file organization and retrieval Available blank or custom printed One-color custom imprint available Standard imprint colors: Black, Blue, Red, or Green Suitable for dealerships, service departments, and offices Same-day or next-business-day shipping on stock folders Typical custom production time of 8-12 business days Product Specifications Back Size: 9-1/2” x 12-5/8” Front Size: 9-1/2” x 12-1/4” Tab Extension: 3/8” Material: 14 Point Manila Stock Folder Style: Single Ply Extended Tab Folder Label Placement Lines: Yes Stock Version: Blank Printing Options Blank Folder Custom Imprinted Folder Standard Imprint Colors Black Blue Red Green Available Quantities Blank Folders 100 500 Custom Printed Folders 500 1,000 Frequently Asked Questions What are extended tab file folders used for? Extended tab file folders are used to organize customer files, vehicle records, repair documentation, accounting records, and other paperwork while making file identification easier. What is the advantage of an extended tab folder? The 3/8-inch extended tab provides additional space for labels, VIN numbers, stock numbers, and file identification, making folders easier to locate in filing cabinets. Can I order custom printed extended tab file folders? Yes. Custom imprinting is available on orders of 500 folders or more. Standard imprint colors include black, blue, red, and green, and an electronic proof will be provided before production begins. What are the printed label placement lines used for? The label placement lines help ensure labels are applied consistently, creating a cleaner and more organized filing system. Are these folders commonly used by dealerships? Yes. These folders are frequently used by dealerships, service departments, body shops, and repair facilities to organize vehicle and customer records. Are the stock folders printed? No. Stock folders are blank and ready for labeling. Can these folders be custom printed? Yes. Custom imprinting is available on orders of 500 folders or more. What imprint colors are available? Standard imprint colors include black, blue, red, and green. What material are these folders made from? These folders are manufactured from durable 14-point manila stock. What is the minimum quantity for custom printing? Custom printing requires a minimum order quantity of 500 folders. How quickly do these ship? Stock folders typically ship the same day or next business day. Custom printed folders generally require 8-12 business days after proof approval. Ordering Instructions (Custom Printed Version) Please provide your customization details using any of the following methods: Enter your design requirements in the product notes field Upload your logo, artwork, existing folder design, or branding files directly on the product page OR, email your artwork and order details to [email protected] Please include: Company or dealership name Preferred imprint color Logo and branding files Existing folder layouts you would like duplicated Any custom fields, labels, or workflow requirements As with all custom products from US Auto Supplies, an electronic proof will be provided for your review and approval before production begins. Production time begins only after artwork approval has been received. Common Uses for Color Coded Extended Tab File Folders VIN identification Vehicle sales files Service department records Repair order documentation Customer files Accounting records Personnel files Administrative paperwork Warranty documentation Dealership filing systems Body shop records Long-term document storage
