Running a successful automotive repair shop
Owning and operating a prosperous auto repair shop is the goal of many people who are passionate about cars all around the world. Car repair is a hobby for a lot of people, and as a direct consequence, a lot of firms established themselves because of this hobby. The difficulty of owning and operating a […]
Can digital vehicle inspection improve your customers’ auto repair experience?
An example of a typical situation involving car inspections using paper forms The customer brings the car in for service and discusses the problems with the service advisor. This representative shares this information with the technician who does the necessary inspections and explains the remedies on paper. This piece of paper is then given to […]
This is why your company should switch to digital inspections
Before beginning any kind of work on a car, it is necessary to perform a comprehensive inspection. However, the clients almost invariably have issues with the manner the procedure is carried out. As a result, the customers’ needs would be adequately met if they were informed of the entire process and all the aspects that […]
How to run a successful automotive repair shop
Provide regular discounts in order to bring in new clients. When launching a new business, it is common practice for proprietors of small businesses and even of larger body repair shops to provide discounts in an effort to increase their level of activity. We recommend that you occasionally offer a discount on your services or […]
Tips To Make The Checkout Process Faster
Now is a good time to improve the customer check out process in your auto repair shop. A few ways you can improve the checkout process is with electronic signature capture, get payment before the customer arrives, and bypassing the print screen, text through the computer, W.I.P screen tips, and online ordering. Capture Signatures Electronically […]
Productivity – How To Raise Profits Quickly.
Surveys show the average shop is only 68% productive. Translation: for every 8 hours a tech works, they produce about 5.75 hours of labor. How can you improve this quickly and easily? Share the techs’ numbers with them daily. Manager SE has simple reports to help you do this.Go to: Reports – Accounting – Tech Productivity. […]
Bypass The Annoying Print Screen
Save time the next time you need to print something from the Manager SE by having it print directly to the printer. Save valuable time and start bypassing the print preview screen. Next time you press print, the estimate, techwork sheet, R.O, or invoice will just print. No need to select print and how many […]
Canned Jobs
Canned jobs is a great way to make estimates and invoices with just a few clicks. The combination of parts, labor, notes, and sublet allow you to create specific jobs and prices or build a base template for common services. Either way, you save time on each repair order. If you use Propack, then creating […]
Online Ordering Through Manager SE
Now is a good time to learn how to order parts using your Manager SE. When you use the Manager SE to order parts from your local supplier you improve profits, save time, and increase order accuracy. Shops who order parts through Manager SE get the correct cost and description every time, spend less time […]
W.I.P (Work In Progress) Tips Pt 2
In part 2 of using the different functions in Manger SE under the W.I.P page, it covers each button located on the bottom right of the screen. It explains the functionality of each button and its purpose. For a couple of the buttons, there are further explanations and is shown how to navigate them. STEPS: […]
W.I.P (Work In Progress) Tips Pt 1
Whether you are new to Manager SE or have been using the system for years, you will likely learn a few things from this part 1 video of W.I.P Tips. If you are having trouble using the different functions in Manger SE on the W.I.P page, then this is for you. We have a W.I.P […]
Work Flow Manager From Bolt On within the Propack
Shops looking to improve their shop flow and do it faster are adding Propack and using the Work Flow manager within Report Pro. On 1 screen you can see all your R.Os, assign them to a tech, and update the status. Take a look at the video below.
