Barcode Scanners

[Precision]

Hi, we are thinking about getting barcode scanners to scan VIN numbers and possible part UPCs. Anyone used a blue tooth scanner and Winworks Autoshop? I have talked to the people at Winworks and they tell me that many people use them but cannot give me a model number of one that works.

[DewayneP]

I've never used either of those, but bluetooth isn't very far reaching. It's only good for about 10 feet. You may get further away and still have a connection but 10 feet is about it for a dependable, accurate connection. I would look into a WIFI scanner. Also, make sure you get one that can at least scan the 2D barcodes found on many vehicle registrations (3D would set you up for the future). I know, here in NY, our window registration stickers have both a regular barcode and a 2D barcode. The regular barcode gives you a bunch of useless info along with the License plate number while the 2D barcode will actually give you the VIN. I use a standard barcode scanner to scan the regular barcode on the doorpost but you wouldn't believe the number of vehicles I get in that don't have a barcode there. If I had a 2D scanner I could easily scan the registration. I have also found that it is difficult to scan the barcode vintag on the dashboard. The windshield seems to distort it so it won't scan. I hope I didn't take you off on a tangent...

[Junior]

Our long term goal after a management software upgrade is to get something like this My link and a bluetooth scanner, that way we can check customers in out in the lot and take customer complaints and vehicle info at the car.