Over 500 shops using GarageKeeper 2000 returned an 8 page survey with
details on what features and changes they would like to see. We combined that
wish list with knowledge that rapid local delivery of parts is becoming more and
more common. The result of this combination is our
Motive Power shop management
system.
The biggest changes are:
Choice of mouse driven or keyboard driven navigation for most items
Focusing on the flow of each job through the shop instead of on the
vehicle
Smart Jobs that automate what used to be done to create service jobs
Time clock and scheduling built in to help promote workflow
Separate software designed for use by techs at the point of service
All information is on the screen or on dropdowns, no codes to remember
Real-time integration with QuickBooks, Excel and Word instead of exports
and imports
Single click to e-mail or print customer reminders
Customer search now includes color, body style, engine, phones, and
service history
Easy to include company graphic and color on invoices
Context sensitive help, push F1 and you get help for the screen you are
on
Huge increase in the ability to analyze results and make good decisions
Conversion software to bring across vehicles, customers and create the
parts catalog
