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by kingwoodshell
Mon Dec 01, 2014 8:55 am
Forum: Mobile Manager
Topic: Using Tablets For Manager SE
Replies: 17
Views: 10819

Re: TABLETS

Can the Mitchell program be run on those tablets as another workstation? I just hired a counterperson, and am looking at adding a pc or something in the shop so I can look up parts etc in the shop and not have to keep coming up front. A tablet would be excellent for this! Nick, you can use the tabl...
by kingwoodshell
Mon Dec 01, 2014 8:45 am
Forum: Tips + Ideas
Topic: Battery Recycle Fee [Texas]
Replies: 4
Views: 2656

Re: Battery Recycle Fee [Texas]

Thanks to both of you. That's exactly what I ended up doing.
by kingwoodshell
Wed Nov 05, 2014 11:47 am
Forum: Tips + Ideas
Topic: Battery Recycle Fee [Texas]
Replies: 4
Views: 2656

Battery Recycle Fee [Texas]

How are you applying and tracking the state recycle fee associated with selling a battery. Are you using the "fee" button inside the actual part? Are you using a seperate GL code? Which report are you using to track how many per month are being collected?
by kingwoodshell
Thu Oct 02, 2014 12:40 pm
Forum: Mobile Manager
Topic: Using Tablets For Manager SE
Replies: 17
Views: 10819

Re: TABLETS

Adam, we've been using the tablet since I believe June. Its absolutely amazing. We still use our PC's for most of the service writing, but use the tablet and several Android phones for performing the inspections. We had a best summer in over 20 years. The customer's love it. You can set up Lube Stic...
by kingwoodshell
Wed May 21, 2014 9:49 am
Forum: Tips + Ideas
Topic: Quest For Best LOF Setup?
Replies: 7
Views: 3489

Re: Quest For Best LOF Setup?

OMG, No that is some hard core service!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by kingwoodshell
Tue May 20, 2014 1:42 pm
Forum: Tips + Ideas
Topic: Quest For Best LOF Setup?
Replies: 7
Views: 3489

Re: Quest For Best LOF Setup?

Thank you Rich. Ric must really, really, really, really love the service you provide if he drives from New Hampshire to Michigan for an oil change. :wink:
by kingwoodshell
Mon May 19, 2014 1:59 pm
Forum: Tips + Ideas
Topic: Quest For Best LOF Setup?
Replies: 7
Views: 3489

Re: Quest For Best LOF Setup?

Thanks for the response Ric, as always. That's definitely food for thought. Its high time we start moving away from the way things used to be. Sure would make my inventory easier....LOL.
by kingwoodshell
Mon May 19, 2014 12:30 pm
Forum: Tips + Ideas
Topic: Quest For Best LOF Setup?
Replies: 7
Views: 3489

Quest For Best LOF Setup?

This is an old topic that I would like to revisit. Its 2014 and just about every other car that comes in takes more than five quarts. How do y'all have your canned jobs or LOF packages set up. We've never used the LOF package (no real reason, just never have). How do you account for the cars with fi...
by kingwoodshell
Thu May 10, 2012 1:36 pm
Forum: Parts + Ordering
Topic: 6.4 Nexpart Part Transfer Problem?
Replies: 5
Views: 3884

Re: 6.4 Nexpart Part Transfer Problem?

I have to agree. I usually call my vender to see if they are having issues when this happens. They sometimes say "No we're not, oh wait a minute, yep we are". You've probably got this figured out by now, but thought I'd chime in.
by kingwoodshell
Mon Aug 29, 2011 5:27 am
Forum: Database + Settings
Topic: TIP: Battery Warranty?
Replies: 5
Views: 9401

Re: Battery Warranty?

Good perspective Steve. I appreciate it. I hope all is well with you, your family and staff. Hope the storm didn't get to you too bad. Hurricanes suck as I have been through many in my 40 years (30+ here in Houston).

Dan
by kingwoodshell
Sat Aug 27, 2011 5:09 am
Forum: Database + Settings
Topic: TIP: Battery Warranty?
Replies: 5
Views: 9401

Re: Battery Warranty?

i sell a lot of tba Hey Steve good morning and what the hell are you doing up at 1:53 in the morning responding to my dumb**s. I'm not familiar with what you were referring to in the quote above. How did you get Interstate to go along with the three year deal you were referring to. We are a platinu...
by kingwoodshell
Fri Aug 26, 2011 11:48 am
Forum: Database + Settings
Topic: TIP: Battery Warranty?
Replies: 5
Views: 9401

TIP: Battery Warranty?

I am revisiting an old post by me here. I would like to know how some of y'all are handling battery warranties. For example: John Q buys a battery 29 months ago. He comes in and we diagnose a bad battery. The battery is pro rated for 29 months, added to the invoice and the customer is billed for the...
by kingwoodshell
Fri Aug 12, 2011 12:23 pm
Forum: NEW >>> TIPS - Database / Settings
Topic: TIP: State Inspections GP%
Replies: 11
Views: 13516

Re: State Inspections

Ric I redid all my state inspections and man I love looking at my GP% on those. We need to do about 50 a day. I appreciate every bit of the help on this from all of you.

Dan
by kingwoodshell
Thu Aug 11, 2011 6:29 am
Forum: NEW >>> TIPS - Database / Settings
Topic: TIP: State Inspections GP%
Replies: 11
Views: 13516

Re: State Inspections

Light bulb moment Ric. Make a canned job: sublet the sticker cost and retail. Then add a labor line with just labor cost built in. Am I on the right track?
by kingwoodshell
Wed Aug 10, 2011 2:23 pm
Forum: NEW >>> TIPS - Database / Settings
Topic: TIP: State Inspections GP%
Replies: 11
Views: 13516

Re: State Inspections

Thanks for the input Steve. It sounds like y'alls inspections must take a whole lot longer than ours do. We can average about 10-15 a day here. The initial investment is really high on the equipment [no doubt about it]. I definately think they are worth it though with the upsells and tandom work [LO...
by kingwoodshell
Tue Aug 09, 2011 6:11 am
Forum: NEW >>> TIPS - Database / Settings
Topic: TIP: State Inspections GP%
Replies: 11
Views: 13516

Re: State inspections

Thanks Ric. How do I calculate the labor cost when checking GP? After kicking it around a while I came up with the sublet part, but labor cost has me stumped.
by kingwoodshell
Tue Aug 09, 2011 4:13 am
Forum: NEW >>> TIPS - Database / Settings
Topic: TIP: State Inspections GP%
Replies: 11
Views: 13516

TIP: State Inspections GP%

Ok I looked through a cr*p load of posts yesterday trying to find an answer to this so I wouldn't bother anyone, but I couldn't find my answer. How do I make a canned job for a state inspection / emissions test. It needs to have a technician assigned to it and I need to be able to track the labor co...
by kingwoodshell
Thu Mar 24, 2011 5:20 am
Forum: Imports - Other
Topic: 2003 Mitsubishi Galant GTZ - Random Misfire
Replies: 3
Views: 2435

Re: 03 mitsubishi galant gtz random misfire

Just a thought, but I assume its a 3.0L. Is this the same 3.0 that burns oil from the day its new? I remember the 3000GT's, Mini vans, etc that had it and they smoked and missed all the time. Not sure this helps, but thought I would through it out there.

Dan
by kingwoodshell
Thu Mar 24, 2011 5:14 am
Forum: Nissan / Infiniti
Topic: 2007 Nissan Armada - Tire Pressure Light
Replies: 12
Views: 7224

Re: 2007 Nisan Armada tire pressure light.

Sorry I was off yesterday and couldn't respond. 4rth grade field trip with my daughter. Thanks for all the input. Its a great help. I will start looking for a deal on the Bartech 400+. Any ideas what cost range it should be in? Also Rich, did you find anything on the Mitchell 1 application I mention...
by kingwoodshell
Tue Mar 22, 2011 2:07 pm
Forum: Nissan / Infiniti
Topic: 2007 Nissan Armada - Tire Pressure Light
Replies: 12
Views: 7224

Re: 2007 Nisan Armada tire pressure light.

Just found it available on O'reillys website for $51.00

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