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Anyone use all data manage online?
babyhydro replied to ncautoshop's topic in Management Software, Web Sites & Internet
We had All Data and I hated it also. I now use Mitchell and love it. Much better. -
Warranties and comebacks
babyhydro replied to chadillac's topic in Auto Repair Shop Management Help? Start Here
Auto zone pays 100% labor claims if you do at least 1000 WK with them -
I was wondering if anyone is having their techs use tablets to scan the vin to obtain vehicle info? (And for repair info) If so, how do you send the Vin info and pix to the front without having to write it down? Through email??
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Post your shop's website!
babyhydro replied to Alex's topic in Management Software, Web Sites & Internet
www.motorworksFL.com -
Anyone use all data manage online?
babyhydro replied to ncautoshop's topic in Management Software, Web Sites & Internet
I re-enter the customer info and invoice because nothing imports over correctly and alldata is NO HELP when it comes to QuickBooks. I feel very comfortable with my QB data, I do all my own taxes and payroll and cannot take a chance of it importing wrong. If only there was someone who specializes in helping me set up, I would feel better. Ugh!! -
Referal Programs
babyhydro replied to Spencerauto2013's topic in Marketing, Advertising, & Promoting
I would also like to hear about how people get referrals. -
Anyone use all data manage online?
babyhydro replied to ncautoshop's topic in Management Software, Web Sites & Internet
Feels like double work having to put customers in all data when they are already in QB. -
Anyone use all data manage online?
babyhydro replied to ncautoshop's topic in Management Software, Web Sites & Internet
I am starting to wonder if its even worth it. My QuickBooks does everything for me except searching parts stores using the catalogue feature. I still have to edit every invoice so I might as well not even use it. Ugh! I'm so frustrated with it. -
Inspection on every vehicle that enters your shop?
babyhydro replied to babyhydro's topic in Workflow, Procedures, Shop Forms
Hi tirengolf! Thank you so much for your input. I would really appreciate seeing your form. I think it would help a lot. Might look into bolt on if it will integrate with all data. My email address is [email protected]. thanks again!! -
Hi everyone. We do a through inspection on most vehicles that come in the shop. I'm thinking about changing to a shorter "safety inspection form" because the tec's take almost an hour to fully inspect the veh and I have to pay them the hour to do it. Just seems more time consuming than its worth. (We are in FL and do not have state ibspections) What are everyone's thoughts on this process? BTW we use all data and they don't have digital inspection capability yet so we fill it out by hand. I thought about hiring a shop helper to do inspections, oil changes, clean up shop, run errands. What are your thoughts? Thanks so much in advance. Looking forward to opinions 😊
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Workshop for service writer training?
babyhydro replied to babyhydro's topic in Education & Training
Thank you bbosselait. I'll check it out -
Good idea autoshop martha! Thanks
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Anyone use all data manage online?
babyhydro replied to ncautoshop's topic in Management Software, Web Sites & Internet
Hi ncautoshop! We just started using alldata online. I've been using QuickBooks desktop for about 5 yrs now and am terrified about exporting to QB. How has the A/P function been? Did you stop using the export GL all together? Any tips you may have would be super appreciated -
Anyone use all data manage online?
babyhydro replied to ncautoshop's topic in Management Software, Web Sites & Internet
Hi ncautoshop! We just started using alldata online. I've been using QuickBooks desktop for about 5 yrs now and am terrified about exporting to QB. How has the A/P function been? Did you stop using the export GL all together? Any tips you may have would be super appreciated -
Workshop for service writer training?
babyhydro replied to babyhydro's topic in Education & Training
Thank you so much mmotley and mspecperformance. I appreciate your input -
Anyone know or recommend a company that offers a 3-5 day workshop to train a service writer/manager to learn how to SELL and manage tech workflow? Not looking for a consulting firm wanting thousands of dollars. We have an awesome personable approachable person who was one of our techs and wants to move up front but needs help. Thanks so much for your input
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Management Success
babyhydro replied to babyhydro's topic in Management Coaching, Business Training, Consulting
Hummm they offered us 2 yrs consulting, the conventions and classes. The website is extra and so is the onsite inspection for $40,000. Just too much money for us -
True good point. Didn't think about that. Thanks for your feedback
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Hi everyone. I have a marketing idea I want to run past you all. I'm thinking about a Referral and Review program. How it will work is when someone refers a friend or someone leaves a review about their experience at our shop, they will be entered into a drawing which will be done live and saved on our Facebook page. Drawing will be for something like $250 cash for 2 different customers. Drawing held early December for extra Christmas money. What do you all think?