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DealersCircle , Lightspeed launch integration partnership

DealersCircle , Inc . – a web-based manufacturing industry provider that links the manufacturer , dealer and customer together with its software application – and Lightspeed – a Dealer Management Solution ( DMS ) company with uniquely-tailored software solutions for dealers in recreational industries – are integrating their respective platforms to provide a more robust , all-inclusive solution for dealer networks in various industries .

“ After working with our now 1800 strong dealer network over the past two decades , we ’ ve identified a few of the pain points that the dealers experience with their current DMS systems ,” said DealersCircle president Scott Davis . “ That drove us to find a reputable , forward-thinking DMS solution that we could effectively integrate with , and we found that partner in Lightspeed .”

“ We are excited to bring industry-leading OEM integrations to our dealer partners through this partnership with DealersCircle ,” said Brian

Provost , CEO of Lightspeed DMS . “ With our continued focus on creating efficient processes for our dealers , this collaboration is yet another way we can help Lightspeed dealers streamline their operations and improve their profitability .”

The DealersCircle / Lightspeed integrations will be rolled out in phases and include high points such as :

Unit Inventory Management – Saving time and preventing manual entry errors .

Unit Ordering – Processing unit orders in DealersCircle ; automatically update the unit information in Lightspeed .

Unit Receiving – Import unit invoice information for new and existing units directly from DealersCircle with a single keystroke ; Changes to invoices and the unit will be updated .

Unit Configurator – Easily connect to DealersCircle from Lightspeed and build a unit that will update in Lightspeed for quoting ; Once the customer agrees to purchase , and the dealer processes the order in DealersCircle , it will update the unit information in Lightspeed .

HIN ( Hull ID Number ) Decoding – The

HIN Decoding integration enables users to import vital unit information by simply entering a HIN . Once the HIN is entered , Lightspeed automatically populates the vehicle details and specifications , which the dealer can access from within the system , eliminating the need for manual entry . This not only saves time but also enhances the overall customer experience .

Warranty Dates – Unit warranty dates will automatically update and be visible on the unit when writing up a service repair order . Helps reduce time lost jumping cross platform to look up or calling the manufacturer to confirm warranty status .

Bulletins – Quickly view technical bulletins and recall information within a Repair Order and be notified of stop sale notices in a sales deal . Users will be notified of new technical and safety bulletins when accessing the Repair Order . Save time by adding jobs from the bulletin right to the repair order .

Part Price Updates – Receive master parts file for easier parts inventory ordering , receiving and price updates directly from the manufacturer .

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