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Staying Relevant in a Changing Marketplace: Integrated Service Estimator (ISE)

You are already using LubeSoft® but are you maximizing its potential in your business?  Many fast lube operators have expanded their service offerings to remain competitive and boost profitability.  With the Integrated Service Estimator (ISE) from Epicor® you can estimate, order and process your expanded service offering conveniently and with full integration to LubeSoft.

ISE eliminates the time-intensive process of looking up parts and labor in paper catalogs and calling several parts stores to check stock and pricing.  With electronic parts ordering and built in Mitchell 1® labor guide, you can quickly build estimates and electronically order parts directly from local suppliers.  The integration with LubeSoft means your process flow is fast and familiar, and all your core business data is consolidated.

ISE Features and Benefits:

  • Eliminate the need for paper catalogs and phone calls
  • Check product availability and pricing from local parts stores and
    local inventory
  • Access Epicor’s database of 4.7 million parts from 3,000 manufacturers
    with instant viewing of product images, specifications, warranty information,
    technical service bulletins (TSBs), and more
  • Estimate labor with integrated Mitchell 1® labor guide
  • Ability to add custom parts or labor to an estimate

Time is valuable.  How are you choosing to spend yours?

Visit here for expanded information on ISE.

Have questions? We’d love to answer them! Please contact: isi@ints.com

Notice: New NCWM Oil Labeling Standards

As of July 1, the National Conference on Weights and Measures (NCWM) implemented new standards regulating vehicle engine oil labeling on customer receipts.  Responsibility is placed on the shop to comply with the standards.

As a service to you, ISI is providing this general information on the standards and links where to find more information.

 The new NCWM standards require the following information about engine oil to be included:

  • Viscosity Classification (preceded by the letters SAE)
  • Name, brand, trademark, or trade name of motor oil
  • Engine Service Category
  • Obsolete Service Category warning

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Standard Operating Procedure: Why Consistency is Key

There is a reason for the way we do things in the Fast Lube Industry. Consistency. Customers need to feel comfortable knowing they will get the same quality of service each and every time. That is why we all need Standard Operating Procedures in place. One statement I always hated to hear was: “They didn’t do that last time!” Consistency should be a bell weather mark in our stores.

We established the 3 “E”s in our Standard Operating Procedures. This means everythingis done to every car each and every time. This builds consistency and in return, the customers know they will get the exact same service every single time.

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