You
will be ecstatic and will definitely make full use
of them!
With The AutoShop Controller’s new VIN Validation
Service, you will be able to enter new vehicle information
faster than ever before and quickly update existing
client vehicles.
Not only will the VIN Validation System enable
you to turn out more business, it will virtually
eliminate vehicle information errors. By simply
entering the correct VIN, you will be able to access
information through The AutoShop Controller™
like never before. Information such as:
> Year / Make / Model
> Body Type
> Fuel / Carburetion
> Engine Type / Liter / Induction
> Engine Name
> > > And much, much more
* information displayed is subject
to change.
The VIN Validation Service will allow you to present
your repair shop in a more high-tech level to your
customers and supply you with detailed vital vehicle
information.
Ordering parts has never been easier!
With the information supplied through our VIN Validation
System, you will now reduce order errors by simply
printing out a vehicle information worksheet
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(Open
to all ASC 10.0 users and higher)
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CARFAX® and AutoShop Controller™
have partnered on a program that will drive new business
to your repair shop through FREE advertising on CARFAX®
Vehicle History Reports.
Each year, millions of consumers rely on CARFAX®
Reports when making used-car purchasing decisions.
This partnership will allow you the opportunity to
list your repair shop within the CARFAX® Vehicle
History Report every time a person pulls a Vehicle
History Report on a vehicle that your repair shop
has serviced.
Participation in the CARFAX® Service Link Program
is absolutely FREE of charge to you!
CARFAX® will provide you:
Free advertising on all vehicles you service.
Each time customers view a CARFAX Vehicle History
Report, they will see your name, address, telephone
number and web site (if applicable with hyperlink),
alongside each service you performed. The link will
drive customers to your repair shop. Carfax.com is
the fourth most visited automotive information web
site and receives over 50 million visitors per year.
A great value for your customers.
You will directly increase the value of your customer’s
vehicles by creating real-time records documenting
regularly scheduled maintenance's.
So take a significant step towards increasing customer
retention, generating new business and providing a
more professional image by aligning yourself with
CARFAX. Simply complete the enclosed sign-up for form.
To
participate, simply click to fill out this enclosed
application (pdf)
The
Simple CARFAX Scoop: Once a completed
application is received by CARFAX, they will
assign you a unique ID number. This number must
be inserted in the AutoShop Controller customize
section (CARFAX Integration). At that point,
each time you F9 an invoice (finalize), that
service record is flagged for transmission.
During your daily closeout, all service activity
is automatically transmitted to CARFAX. - Click
to see examples
Important Note: Once your
CARFAX integration is enabled, your first transmission
of service history, at time of closeout, will
include all archived vehicle service history.
Example: If you have been running AutoShop Controller
for five years, then the first five years of
data will be sent to CARFAX on your first closeout |
Canadian Postal Codes
Great news for our customers in the great country
of Canada.
You can now take advantage of the Postal Code feature
that was only available to U.S. AutoShop Controller
users.
Simply enter in the Postal Code and watch the City
and Province populate automatically. (see below)

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