Software for powersports dealers

Parts inventory control

• Track Last Cost, Average Cost, Package Cost, and Reorder Cost
• Maintain List Price plus 9 calculated selling-price fields
• Store bin locations, vendor numbers, alternate numbers, and UPCs
• Search by part number, partial number, description, UPC, or alternate number
• Find parts instantly using a keyboard or barcode scanner
• Integrate with electronic parts catalogs for faster parts lookup
• Electronically upload purchase orders to participating vendors
• Interface with QuickBooks financial software

Point of sale (POS)

Scan a barcode, add parts directly from an electronic catalog, process payment, and print or email the invoice, all from one integrated system.

• Create, price, tax, total, and print a parts invoice in as little as 7 seconds
• Scan parts using integrated barcode recognition
• Integrate with electronic parts catalogs for “tag & drop” invoicing
• Find alternate parts and comparative pricing with Cross Reference
• Automatically send special-order parts to the PO Pad for purchasing
• Process credit cards with integrated payment processing
• Accept multiple payment types on a single invoice
• Email invoices and quotes directly to customers
• Maintain complete invoice history by customer
• Automatically calculate customer-specific pricing and discounts
• Handle multiple and complex sales-tax scenarios

Electronic Parts Catalog (EPC) integration

Look up parts, select what you need, and drop part numbers directly into a Parts Invoice or Repair Order. No retyping part numbers, fewer mistakes, faster estimates and invoices.

• HLSM Online PartsFinder
• ARI PartSmart
• Parts Manager Pro (Yamaha & Kawasaki)
• Honda iN
• Arctic Cat Parts Pro
• BMW ETK
• Mercury EZParts5
• Suzuki Connect
• And others

Special orders and stock orders

When a part is added to an invoice or Repair Order, Commander identifies whether it's in stock or needs to be ordered. Special-order items go straight to the PO Pad, where they can be reviewed and submitted electronically, without retyping part numbers.

• Automatically manage special-order parts and purchase orders
• Electronically submit orders to participating vendors
• Generate suggested stock orders using Min/Max levels or seasonal demand
• Update on-hand quantities automatically when parts are received
• Print barcode labels during receiving
• Adjust pricing before receiving a purchase order
• Track special orders and identify customers waiting for parts

Create precise powersports repair orders

• Create and track estimates of repairs and orders
• Assign several mechanics to a single job
• Create multiple labor rates for various repairs or technicians
• “Duplicate RO” copies a prior long, detailed RO to today's job for a customer doing the same or similar repairs
• Generate and track warranty claims
• Print and submit reports to the OEM for warranty information

Measure productivity

• Track the exact time a mechanic works on a job, then compare it to what's actually invoiced
• Review status reports of all current ROs and estimates
• Keep your mechanics busy by managing your service schedule

Price, cross reference, and locate

Web-based price updates keep all your parts prices current, Cross Reference suggests other items that will work with comparative pricing, and the Warehouse Locator shows which vendor facility stocks the item and its availability.

• Price books for over 600 vendors, updated via the internet
• Cross Reference between vendors suggests alternate parts for the repair
• Comparative parts pricing between many vendors
• Warehouse Locator shows vendor inventory from inside the RO, so you can project parts availability and ship dates

Integration to fiche

Commander interfaces with popular EPC suppliers, so you can tag images and drop the parts directly into your Repair Order. No retyping of part numbers.

• ARI PartSmart
• HLSM Electronic Parts Finder
• Parts Manager Pro (Snap-On)
• Mercury Marine Midas
• Volvo Penta
• Honda iN
• Arctic Cat Parts Pro
• BMW ETK

Flat rate labor guide

The SMP labor guide covers 25,000 ATVs, motorcycles, scooters, side-by-sides, snowmobiles, generators, personal watercraft, and boats.

• 3 million labor operations, from complete engine overhauls to minor repairs
• Warranty labor codes, trouble codes, and recommended service intervals for metric and HD
• Technical specifications covering 750,000 tightening torques and fluid levels
• Insert labor operations directly into Commander, with no retyping long labor descriptions or calculating charges

Common jobs

Quick access to the parts, fluid levels, and tightening torques required for the most common jobs in your shop. Enter year, make, and model, and know exactly the time and parts required for jobs like oil and tire changes, so your mechanic gets back to wrenching.

Service scheduler

Select year, make, and model, then choose a mileage or months interval. The scheduler lists every service due now, including skipped services, so you and the customer can decide what gets done today.

• Extensive database of services and intervals based on manufacturer recommendations
• Prints a concise list of recommended services by months or mileage
• Lets customers accept or decline recommended services
• Documents declined services in case of future questions

QuickBooks limitations

• Limited to 14,500 inventory items in QB Pro and Premier
• Unable to import entire parts price lists without exceeding the item limit
• Manual price changes, one item at a time
• No integration with Electronic Parts Catalogs
• No flat rate labor guides integrated with POS and RO billing
• No purchase order uploading direct to vendor websites
• No warehouse parts locators

Why keep QuickBooks for financial management

• Chances are you already use QuickBooks for your accounting
• More accountants recommend QuickBooks than all other accounting software combined
• Fully integrated receivables, payables, and general ledger
• Manages payroll and taxes
• Training and support available everywhere
• Integrates with Commander