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== Summary ==
 
== Summary ==
This article explains how to add advisory notices to a vehicle in {{VS}}.  
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This article explains how to add advisory notices to a unit in {{VS}}.
  
 
== More Information ==
 
== More Information ==
The aim of the advisory notices section of the software is allow you to log any future work that may be required on vehicles so that this information can be used to encourage vehicle owners to have this work done.  
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{{Units}}
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The aim of the advisory notices section of the software is allow you to log any future work that may be required on units so that this information can be used to encourage unit owners to have this work done.
  
 
The advisory system is fully integrated into the software so that as much of the process as possible is automated. Information can be gathered and stored with the minimum of effort.
 
The advisory system is fully integrated into the software so that as much of the process as possible is automated. Information can be gathered and stored with the minimum of effort.
  
Advisory information should include any work that might be required to the vehicle prior to its next scheduled service.
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Advisory information should include any work that might be required to the unit prior to its next scheduled service.
 
 
It is envisaged that the following workflow is followed although it is possible to disable features and also to log information on an “ad hoc” basis. Elements of the advisory work system can be selectively enabled or disabled as required via the {{WS}} Parameters option.
 
  
 
Advisory items can be given appropriate priorities and an estimated date of action.
 
Advisory items can be given appropriate priorities and an estimated date of action.
  
Should the customer choose not to arrange remedial work immediately, then an automatic reminder of the problem and need for action can be generated via the customer retention centre in a similar way to service or MOT work required.  
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Should the customer choose not to arrange remedial work immediately, then a reminder of the problem and need for action can be generated via the customer retention centre in a similar way to service or MOT work required.
  
== Adding an Advisory ==
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=== Adding an Advisory ===
Go to {{Menu|Systems|{{VS}}|Add and Edit Vehicles}}.
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Go to {{Menu|{{VS}}|Add or Edit Units}}.
* Search for the vehicle by typing part of the description or vehicle stock number to find the vehicle to which you wish to add the advisory.  
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* [[How do I search for units that are in stock?|Search]] for the relevant unit.
* Select the correct vehicle and click {{Button|Edit}}.
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* Click {{Button|Edit}}.
* Click on the {{Tab|Servicing}} Tab.
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* Click on the {{Tab|Servicing}} tab.
* Click the {{Button|Advisories}} button to take you to the {{DataPrompt|Workshop Advisory Work}} Screen.
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* Click {{Button|Advisories}}.
* If there are no outstanding advisories you will be taken to the {{DataPrompt|Advisory Item Properties}} screen to create a new vehicle advisory.
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* If there are no outstanding advisories you will be taken to the {{DataPrompt|Advisory Item Properties}} screen to create a new unit advisory else click {{Button|Add}}.
  
=== Adding Advisory Details ===  
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=== Adding Advisory Details ===
* Click {{Button|Add}} to open the {{DataPrompt|Advisory Item Properties}} screen.
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* Enter a {{DataPrompt|Problem Code}} relevant to the issue (e.g. LEA - Leak) or use the drop down button to select a code. See [[How do I create problem codes for workshop advisories?|this]] article to create a new code.
* Enter the {{DataPrompt|Problem Code}} relevant to the issue (e.g. {{DataValue|LEA - Leak}}).
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* Set the {{DataPrompt|Priority}} for the issue.
* Set a {{DataPrompt|Priority}} for the issue. You can choose from {{DataValue|Immediate}}, {{DataValue|Urgent}} or {{DataValue|Advisory}}.
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** Select {{DataValue|Immediate}}, {{DataValue|Urgent}} or {{DataValue|Advisory}}.
* In the {{DataPrompt|Note}} field, enter a brief description to explain the advisory.
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* Enter a short note to explain the problem.
* Next, add a Timescale. This can be entered as either a {{DataPrompt|Remaining}} amount of miles until the issue causes a problem or an amount of {{DataPrompt|Time Remaining}} in days or months.
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* Enter the Timescale for resolving the issue.
This will set a {{DataValue|Due Date}} on the advisory and this will be when it appears in the Retention Centre.
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** Use either {{DataPrompt|Remaining}} mileage or {{DataPrompt|Time Remaining}} in days or months or you may enter both.
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* {{DataPrompt|Remedial action}} should not be completed until the corrective work has been carried out.
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The advisory will be assigned a {{DataValue|Due Date}}. This controls when it appears in the Retention Centre.
 
* Click {{Button|Done}} and {{Button|Accept}} to save the advisory.
 
* Click {{Button|Done}} and {{Button|Accept}} to save the advisory.
  
This will create an advisory that will be related to the customer and vehicle but for which there is no job booked.
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When you are ready to assign the advisories to a jobcard please see [[How do I add advisories to a workshop job?|this]] article.
  
For further details click [[How do I Add Advisories to a Workshop Job?|here]].
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== See also ==
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* [[How do I create remedy codes for workshop advisories?]]
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* [[How do I create problem codes for workshop advisories?]]
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* [[How do I add advisories to a workshop job?]]
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* [[Getting started - Retention Centre]]
  
== See also ==
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* [[:Category:Getting Started|Getting Started]]
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* [[Getting Started - Vehicle Sales]]
 
* [[Getting Started - Workshop]]
 
* [[Creating a New Vehicle]]
 
* [[Creating a Used Vehicle]]
 
* [[Selling a Vehicle]]
 
* [[How do I Add Advisories to a Workshop Job?]]
 
* [[How do I use the Retention Centre?]]
 
  
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Latest revision as of 05:32, 19 June 2019

Summary

This article explains how to add advisory notices to a unit in Unit Sales.

More Information

Units: Unit is a general term used to cover all types of vehicle and machinery, including items such as motorcycles, scooters, cars, trucks, vans, caravans, motorhomes, boats, tractors, ATVs, agricultural equipment, wholegoods and construction equipment.

The aim of the advisory notices section of the software is allow you to log any future work that may be required on units so that this information can be used to encourage unit owners to have this work done.

The advisory system is fully integrated into the software so that as much of the process as possible is automated. Information can be gathered and stored with the minimum of effort.

Advisory information should include any work that might be required to the unit prior to its next scheduled service.

Advisory items can be given appropriate priorities and an estimated date of action.

Should the customer choose not to arrange remedial work immediately, then a reminder of the problem and need for action can be generated via the customer retention centre in a similar way to service or MOT work required.

Adding an Advisory

Go to " Unit Sales Add or Edit Units".

  • Search for the relevant unit.
  • Click [Edit].
  • Click on the [Servicing] tab.
  • Click [Advisories].
  • If there are no outstanding advisories you will be taken to the "Advisory Item Properties" screen to create a new unit advisory else click [Add].

Adding Advisory Details

  • Enter a "Problem Code" relevant to the issue (e.g. LEA - Leak) or use the drop down button to select a code. See this article to create a new code.
  • Set the "Priority" for the issue.
    • Select 'Immediate', 'Urgent' or 'Advisory'.
  • Enter a short note to explain the problem.
  • Enter the Timescale for resolving the issue.
    • Use either "Remaining" mileage or "Time Remaining" in days or months or you may enter both.
  • "Remedial action" should not be completed until the corrective work has been carried out.

The advisory will be assigned a 'Due Date'. This controls when it appears in the Retention Centre.

  • Click [Done] and [Accept] to save the advisory.

When you are ready to assign the advisories to a jobcard please see this article.

See also


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