Recent content by Natalie Spears

So much helpful information in here jimindm! So are you using a shop management software in addition to your QB? If so, which have you found that works well with QB? I agree completely with the documentation aspect of it and we have backups for the backups. Every receipt is in QBO, a digital...

Will do! Thank you for the iATN and Diagnostic Network info. I appreciate you!

Oh, that's good information to have...so these two do NOT integrate together. Also, I tell you something else we would love to have as a feature: the ability to simply estimate/quote and invoice by the job instead of by parts/labor. Currently, we are hand-writing the invoices out and it just...

Oh ok...so we need to look into two separate apps: AllData Manage and AllData Repair? Good to know on the QBO integration! I could not find that part on their website. We got a demo of the software and it seemed really good. In addition to repair orders, can you then invoice the customer...

Growing auto repair shop in need of a good auto repair shop software, preferably one which integtrates well with QBO (Quickbooks Online). Does anyone use one you would recommend? Or, have you heard of some good ones from other auto repair owners, by any chance?

Repairing a 2003 Jeep Wrangler, but unsuccessful at finding a replacement transmission control module. Cannot even find a vendor to rebuild the existing one as a plan B. Tips/tricks/suggestions? Thanks!

Speaking of markup on parts, I spoke with TN Dept of Revenue a few days ago....they stated that parts and labor MUST be listed separately even though my CPA told me they did not have to be listed separately. So, if we list separately, I suppose we will charge a markup for parts (although we...

I should further explain that the "other garage" is actually more of a mid-size used car dealership (mid-size for our area anyway). They must order enough parts that they have a much larger markdown on parts at the local parts places. The reason we learned this info was because we were asked...

We recently signed up for AutoZonePro.com's online ordering for our garage business. We checked a price for a part and found that it is only about $1.00 cheaper than the price listed on their standard website. Another local garage business can get the same part for $25.00 cheaper. I cannot...

Yes, we think fireproofing, too. Not sure why this was added initially...it was just an auto body shop and that's about all that's ever been here.

There is some type of old spray insulation (or old fireproofing perhaps?) on the ceiling and steel beams. We had it tested....no asbestos. It continues to fall off throughout the entire building. A friend has suggested sheet metal attached to the roof purlins, then a layer of insulation, then...

Nope, just planning to leave it all stock for now. He has moved on to 3 other vehicles he is working simultaneously (which he will sell when finished). I'll post those when he's finished with them.

6.7 Cummins

This project was for personal use so this was a very enjoyable vehicle for Tommy to work on. It started out as a salvage truck. The following is a list of the major work performed on it. He estimates approximately 40 hours was spent in total on this project. -left-side radiator support...

Thank you all for the kind welcome! I look forward to learning so much and hopefully be able to contribute to the group, as well.