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BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY has been nominated for the Jobs Now Best Places to Work 2015 contest. The Greater Philadelphia area company employs more than a dozen workers at its development center in Bucks County, a suburb of Philadelphia. “I enjoy the casual, team-oriented environment,” said Frank Dragoni, the company’s director of national sales and corporate partnerships. “We all work together to brainstorm the company’s future successes. Everyone here knows they are integral to the company’s growth.” BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY was founded in 2008 after Chief Technology Officer Mike Risich, a Microsoft developer, set out to create software solutions to automate routine processes at the nation’s independent auto repair shops. Two years after that, Risich hired his first employee. Since its founding, BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY has developed more than a dozen auto shop management add-on software solutions that thousands of auto repair shops throughout the U.S., Canada and South America use every day to save time, boost efficiency and simplify processes. Click here to read more about the Best Places to Work 2015 award nomination.

UsedTireShop, Our customers dramatically reduce paper use with our mobile technology, which allows shops to text/email invoices to customers and carry out multi-point inspections on a tablet. All of the information collected automatically transmits into your shop management system, eliminating the need to write it down on an RO. Let me know if you have any questions or would like more information.

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Whether you purchased BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY's automotive software solutions today, last month or a year ago, we want to make sure your shop is getting the most for its money! For some that may mean a product refresher course, while others may need more comprehensive training. Either way, we're offering live training sessions specifically designed to fit your shop’s needs. Beginning this week, we will again be conducting live training for both beginners, as well as more experienced users. By giving us 30 or 45 minutes of your time, you’ll gain a better understanding of the product’s features, capabilities and the most efficient ways to seamlessly incorporate auto repair best practices into your shop’s daily routine. We will be offering both 101 and 201 sessions on a weekly basis for each of the following products: Lube Sticker Pro, Message Manager, Report Pro and Mobile Manager Pro. To read more or to register for a training session, click here.

Are you heading to the Vision Hi-Tech Training and Expo? What about AAPEX? Of course, there are dozens of trade shows in between. But, before you travel to any of them, you may want to consider some advance planning. The trade show floor can be intimidating. Hundreds, if not thousands of exhibitors, countless booths, an unending array of things to see, try out and learn more about. The experience can be overwhelming. But, with a bit of advance preparation, you and your auto repair shop staff can get the most out of trade shows in 2015 and for years to come. Click here to read more about our tips for trade show success.

The Vision Hi-Tech Training and Expo begins in about a month. But, don't worry, there's still time to register for this four-day event, which happens March 5-8 in Kansas City, Kansas. Featuring technical training, a tool expo, service advisor summit, management and technical training, and, of course the two-day Vision Expo, this annual trade show offers something for everyone. In addition, BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY's sales and support staff will be exhibiting March 6 and March 7 as part of the Expo. If you plan on attending, please be sure to stop by booth #535 and #537 and say hello. For more information on the Vision Hi-Tech Training and Expo, click here.

We’ve addressed several maintenance issues in the latest Report Pro release, which is now available. With the latest update, users can see a fuller model/sub-model vehicle description on Mitchell SE tech worksheets. Also in Mitchell SE, we fixed the problem users had experienced while printing a revision when a sub-estimate for the vehicle had previously been sold. We have also ensured that the All Sub Estimates report remembers users’ selections. For Report Pro customers in Canada, the newest release improves the readability of the Canadian tax section in repair orders and estimates. The correct invoice number is now displayed in the posted items section of the unassigned GL accounts online report. In addition some users were experiencing difficulty finding repair orders and invoices in Report Pro. That has been corrected. The tax calculations for miscellaneous lines have been fixed. Also, the correct business name and contact information for business accounts on repair orders and invoices has been corrected. Please share your suggestions for any other feature requests by commenting on the forum, or contacting us through our Website: http://boltontechnology.com/contact-us/

These are all great ideas. But, have you ever considered having the customer check-in with a tablet? Our Welcome Station customer check-in kiosk empowers customers to check themselves in for appointments, or drop-in service. Customers can update their vehicle and contact information, select services based on pending and popular services, or opt for weather-related service checks (windshield wiper inspection during rain, for instance). Shops have told us they're able to capture customers' email addresses much easier than when their service advisor asks for them. Owners have also told us they're seeing more accuracy of information. Oh, and did I mention the info the customer adds automatically transmits to the shop management system? If you're interested, click here, or call us to learn more: 610-400-1019

Hi M-Spec, It might be easier if you reach out to our support team for assistance. The easiest way may be online support. You can connect from here: http://boltontechnology.com/support-team/

Hi M-Spec, The recommendation text from Lube Sticker Pro is editable, but there is only one template for the text message reminder. Does that help?

Hello, An option for scheduling appointments is BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY's Lube Sticker Pro software. The module fully integrates with leading shop management systems, including Mitchell1, NAPA TRACS, R.O. Writer and Tasco. The software predicts, based on driving history, when a customer should return for various services, including LOF, tire rotations, coolant flushes, etc. The monthly subscription fee for Lube Sticker, by itself, is $29.99 per month. When bundled with complementary software tools Message Manager (text message reminders) and Report Pro (customizes invoices with more than 100 features; and compiles various reports), Pro Pack costs $99.99 per month. Please let me know if you have any additional questions, or feel free to call us at 610-400-1019. You can read more about Pro Pack here: http://www.autoshopowner.com/blog/7/entry-90-pro-pack-updates-offer-more-customization/

BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY’s signature automotive software solution, Mobile Manager Pro, has ranked in the top 5 in Top and Best Alternative’s top 10 list of auto repair software. Mobile Manager Pro, the company’s signature solution, is the only add-on automotive software solution to make the list. The other 9 modules on the list are shop management systems. The wireless tool, which fully integrates with leading shop management systems, enables repair shop technicians to scan VINs and decode license plates and take and text vehicle condition photos to customers along with color-coded digital multi-point vehicle inspections. Click here to read more about Mobile Manager Pro's ranking.

BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY's add-on automotive software solutions fully integrate with leading shop management systems, including Mitchell1, R.O. Writer, ALL DATA, Tasco, and now NAPA TRACS. Click here to read more about the latest innovation: http://boltontechnology.com/bolt-on-technology-modules-fully-integrate-with-napa-tracs/

Hi, I just spoke to John and he said he's going to do a demo for you soon. Please let me know if you have questions, or need anything else.

Hi 328ijunkie, That's great to hear! I hope my staff was able to help you and answer any questions you had. Please let me know if we can be of further assistance.

If you missed the chance to take advantage of our end-of-year giveaway you're in luck: We've extended this special offer until Jan. 10. To learn more about how you can improve your business, increase efficiency and boost profitability, click here: http://us4.campaign-archive2.com/?u=1a0fd59c50dc1f357d3fd869d&id=ef190ae7a0&e=fbdebe9e9b

BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY has taken the guess work out of digital multi-point inspection delivery to customers. The add-on automotive software solutions company has updated its signature program, Mobile Manager Pro, to automatically send text message notifications to auto repair shops when their customers open digital multi-point inspections. Using Message Manager, a text message software module included in the Mobile Manager Pro suite, shops send digital multi-point inspections to customers via text message. To read more about this behind-the-scenes update, click here.

Insomniac, You're in a difficult position for sure. I know taking vehicle condition photos will not help in this particular instance, but I would highly recommend taking them in the future. Shops have found photos to be helpful in instances where vehicles are dropped off with noticeable damage. This can help cover you should a customer claim the vehicle was damaged while at your shop. Photos are also helpful to document which repairs are needed. If you'd like to learn more, please take a look at our blog: http://boltontechnology.com/photos-help-shops-sell-more-services/ Good luck to you.

M-Spec, Yes, we integrate with RO Writer as well. Sorry for the omission.

Hello, our software does not integrate with Maxx Traxx. That could change in the future, however there are no immediate plans to integrate with Maxx Traxx. At the moment, Bolt On Technology's software add-ons work with Mitchell1, NAPA TRACS, All Data, Shop Controller, Tasco, Pace and TCS. Please call if you have additional questions: 610-400-1019. Thanks and Happy New Year!

Just in time for the New Year and resolutions for 2015, BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY is sharing 7 strategies to boost your average repair orders, save time and increase productivity. Plus, as an added bonus, you can take advantage of our end of year giveaway. Watch our video demonstration and learn more here: http://us4.campaign-archive1.com/?u=1a0fd59c50dc1f357d3fd869d&id=89c0af4016&e=[uNIQID]

On Jan. 15, Mike Risich, the founder and Chief Technology Officer of BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY, an add-on automotive software solutions development company, will offer an interactive mobile technology discussion and demonstration. Risich will offer insight on BOLT ON’s signature software solution, Mobile Manager Pro, during the Automotive Service Association of Pennsylvania’s Chapter 29 Montgomery/Philadelphia monthly meeting. For more information on the demonstration, or to register, click here: http://boltontechnology.com/bolt-on-technology-founder-to-demonstrate-mobile-technology/

Your shop can get a jump start on New Year's resolutions of boosting profits, increasing efficiency and implementing processes to allow you to accomplish more with less resources. There’s no reason why your shop can’t make significantly more revenue, save an extra hour a day, gain 100% accuracy, increase marketing potential, speed up customer approval times (up to 79% faster), and way more. Here’s a sampling of the strategies we will teach during a Dec. 17 webinar: Doing more work, with less effort on your part. This is the key to it all. Boosting service up-selling opportunities. Big money! Killing chicken scratch and inaccurate information. 100% accuracy Scheduling future appointments for each customer. No effort on your part. The remaining 3 strategies are the best of the bunch, and will be demonstrated in full during this event! Don't delay, register today for our *free* Dec. 17 webinar: https://www.anymeeting.com/AccountManager/RegEv.aspx?PIID=EB52DA82894A39

Key members of the BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY team will travel to Huntersville, N.C. on Dec. 9-10 to participate in the American Tire Distributors’ national dealer council meeting. During a working lunch with more than a dozen ATD representatives, the Bolt On team will present a full demonstration of Mobile Manager Pro, the company’s leading suite of automotive software solutions. Mobile Manager Pro, which is used in hundreds of repair shops and tire service centers in the U.S., Canada, South America and Guam, allows shops to meet customers at their vehicles, tablet in hand, to begin a digital multi-point inspection. The paper-free tool features license plate scanning and decoding, automatic transmission of data to the shop management system, advance scheduling of routine services, text messaging of inspection reports and photos with customers, the ability to customize invoices with 100 plus options and more. Bolt On’s goal of the meeting is to become an ATD-approved vendor for the more than 600 auto repair and tire service centers under the ATD umbrella, according to Frank Dragoni, Bolt On’s Director of National Sales & Corporate Partnerships. The December meeting follows a discussion that Dragoni and Bolt On’s Chief Technology Officer and founder Mike Risich had with ATD representatives in Pittsburgh during the northeast dealer council meeting in October. The national Tire Pros chain is some of the service centers under the ATD umbrella. The highly coveted approved vendor status would mean that ATD is certifying Bolt On as a viable company to consider for automotive software solution add-ons, Dragoni said. The nation’s premier tire distributor, ATD, which was founded in 1935, operates 113 distributions centers across the U.S., 27 distribution centers across Canada and has approximately 80,000 customers in the U.S. and Canada, according to the company’s Website. For more information about BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY, visitwww.boltontechnology.com, or call 610-400-1019.

During a recent Philly New Tech meetup gathering, BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY founder and CEO Mike Risich demonstrated the digital multi-point inspection process made possible through the company's Mobile Manager Pro automotive software solution. To see the automatic transmission of data from the tablet device to the shop management system and hear more about the best practices of advance appointment scheduling, click here to watch the video: