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Auto/Mate Dealership Systems, a leading dealer management system provider (DMS), today announced the release of Honda iN 2.0 Plus Realtime, a dealer communication system interface that allows Automotive Management Productivity Suite (AMPS) users to electronically transmit warranty claims, parts orders and parts return data to American Honda Motor Company, Inc. The interface reduces administrative time by streamlining and facilitating communication between the manufacturer and Honda dealers.
Clifton Park, NY (PRWEB) December 8, 2008 -- Auto/Mate Dealership Systems, a leading dealer management system provider (DMS), today announced the release of Honda iN 2.0 Plus Realtime, a dealer communication system interface that allows Automotive Management Productivity Suite (AMPS) users to electronically transmit warranty claims, parts orders and parts return data to American Honda Motor Company, Inc. The interface reduces administrative time by streamlining and facilitating communication between the manufacturer and Honda dealers.
"Our new Honda iN 2.0 Plus Realtime interface lets Honda dealers send complete and accurate reports to the manufacturer in real time from their AMPS dealer management system," said Mike Esposito, president of Auto/Mate, who adds that AMPS is also automatically updated when any information sent or received through the new module.
Features of the new interface include:
Warranty Claims - Sends one or multiple warranty claims per repair order. Includes note fields that can be used to summarize the customer complaint or situation and how it was corrected. Eliminates double entry of warranty claim information.
VIN Inquiry Interface - Automatically generates vehicle history data before a repair order is created. Contains complete vehicle service and status information.
Parts Order/Parts Returns - Allows for easy entering and submission of parts orders and part return data. Multiple parts orders can be input at one time with an option to choose which part orders to process first.
Electronics Parts Catalog - Lets Honda dealers look up parts required to complete a repair, and automatically checks the AMPS dealer on-hand parts database to determine whether or not the parts are currently in stock. Part orders can be completed and sent to Honda directly from the parts catalog. Also includes an automatic Honda warehouse parts locator check.
"We’re always looking for ways to improve operating efficiencies and eliminate delays. Auto/Mate’s new Honda interface will not only save us time, it will eliminate duplicate entry which can result in costly mistakes," said John Crusco, Technology Manager, Price Automotive Group.
Auto/Mate’s Automotive Management Productivity Suite (AMPS) is an easy-to-use comprehensive dealership management system with over 20 integrated modules to help dealers more efficiently and effectively manage their business. It supports an unlimited number of users, workstations and printers. AMPS is available as both a cost-effective in-house and ASP solution.
About Auto/Mate:
Auto/Mate Dealership Systems was established 25 years ago with a simple goal: to provide an efficient and reasonably priced computer system to increase dealers’ profitability. Designed by former auto dealer executives, AMPS (Automotive Management Productivity Suite) by Auto/Mate offers more than 20 fully integrated modules to suit any size dealership and to address every need, including Sales, F&I, Fixed Operations, Accounting, CRM, Fleet Sales and more. Auto/Mate’s success has led to a continuous growth rate of more than 30% per year, with its system currently in use by more than 400 dealers. In three combined surveys conducted by NADA, Auto/Mate has ranked the highest in customer satisfaction over any other dealer system.
AMPS by Auto/Mate Dealership Systems is powerful, scalable and has a unique, graphical interface that makes it familiar and easy to use. AMPS is an open system and will run on most computer hardware that a dealer has in place. When compared to other systems on the market, AMPS offers the most value per dollar, allowing dealerships to operate more efficiently and profitably. For more information, please visit www.automate.com.
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