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== Summary == | == Summary == | ||
− | This article explains how to create a ''' | + | This article explains how to create a '''Finance Company''' code, which can then be used to specify who a deal is [[Selling a Vehicle#Finance|financed]] with when creating sales orders or invoices for vehicles. |
== More Information == | == More Information == | ||
To add a new '''Finance Company''', go to {{Menu|Systems|{{VS}}|Maintenance Options|Add or Edit Finance Rates|HP File Amendments}}. | To add a new '''Finance Company''', go to {{Menu|Systems|{{VS}}|Maintenance Options|Add or Edit Finance Rates|HP File Amendments}}. | ||
− | * At {{DataPrompt|Finance Code:}}, | + | * At {{DataPrompt|Finance Code:}}, enter a unique code for the finance company or deal that is up to eight characters long, using part of the finance company's name and a number. This is the code you will enter when specifying who is [[Selling a Vehicle#Finance|financing]] a deal on a vehicle order or invoice. |
{{Example|text=For Black Horse Finance the code could be BLACK012.}} | {{Example|text=For Black Horse Finance the code could be BLACK012.}} | ||
− | * At {{DataPrompt|Description:}}, | + | * At {{DataPrompt|Description:}}, enter the finance company name and brief description . This can simply be the name of the finance company and the amount of months the finance will be for. |
− | * On the {{DataPrompt|Finance Company:}}, enter or [[How do I Find a Customer?|search]] for the Account Code for the finance company who will be responsible for the Finance scheme that is being created. | + | {{Example|text=For Black Horse Finance the description could be Black Horse Finance 12 months.}} |
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+ | * This will not usually be printed on a customer's document. It is just used to help you when searching for the correct finance code to use. | ||
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+ | * On the {{DataPrompt|Finance Company:}}, enter or [[How do I Find a Customer?|search]] for the Customer Account Code for the finance company who will be responsible for the Finance scheme that is being created. | ||
+ | ** If you have not yet created a customer account for this finance company please follow [[Creating a New Customer/Supplier|this]] article. | ||
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+ | {{Note|text=The account name and address will be printed on the customer document.}} | ||
* On the {{DataPrompt|Period In Months:}}, enter the amount of months that the finance code will be set up for. This could be anything from '''12 to 60 months.''' | * On the {{DataPrompt|Period In Months:}}, enter the amount of months that the finance code will be set up for. This could be anything from '''12 to 60 months.''' | ||
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* Press {{KeyPress|Esc}} and click {{Button|Accept}}. | * Press {{KeyPress|Esc}} and click {{Button|Accept}}. | ||
− | * This will take you back to the {{DataPrompt|Finance Code:}}. Press {{KeyPress| | + | * This will take you back to the {{DataPrompt|Finance Code:}}. Press {{KeyPress|Esc}} to exit. |
{{Note|text=When you go to add finance to a ''Vehicle Invoice'', the new finance code will be available.}} | {{Note|text=When you go to add finance to a ''Vehicle Invoice'', the new finance code will be available.}} | ||
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* [[Selling a Vehicle]] | * [[Selling a Vehicle]] | ||
* [[How do I Find a Customer?]] | * [[How do I Find a Customer?]] | ||
+ | * [[Selling a Vehicle#Finance|Adding Finance to a Deal]] | ||
Revision as of 11:20, 19 September 2017
Summary
This article explains how to create a Finance Company code, which can then be used to specify who a deal is financed with when creating sales orders or invoices for vehicles.
More Information
To add a new Finance Company, go to " Systems Unit Sales Maintenance Options Add or Edit Finance Rates HP File Amendments".
- At "Finance Code:", enter a unique code for the finance company or deal that is up to eight characters long, using part of the finance company's name and a number. This is the code you will enter when specifying who is financing a deal on a vehicle order or invoice.
![]() | For Black Horse Finance the code could be BLACK012. |
- At "Description:", enter the finance company name and brief description . This can simply be the name of the finance company and the amount of months the finance will be for.
![]() | For Black Horse Finance the description could be Black Horse Finance 12 months. |
- This will not usually be printed on a customer's document. It is just used to help you when searching for the correct finance code to use.
- On the "Finance Company:", enter or search for the Customer Account Code for the finance company who will be responsible for the Finance scheme that is being created.
- If you have not yet created a customer account for this finance company please follow this article.
![]() | The account name and address will be printed on the customer document. |
- On the "Period In Months:", enter the amount of months that the finance code will be set up for. This could be anything from 12 to 60 months.
![]() | As a general rule it is advised that nothing else on this page is altered as it will affect the amount that is financed on the vehicle when selling the vehicle. |
- Press <Esc> and click [Accept].
- This will take you back to the "Finance Code:". Press <Esc> to exit.
![]() | When you go to add finance to a Vehicle Invoice, the new finance code will be available. |
See also
- Recommended Vehicle Sales Routines
- Creating a New Vehicle
- Creating a Used Vehicle
- Selling a Vehicle
- How do I Find a Customer?
- Adding Finance to a Deal