Our latest VGM update is here! Our team has been busy creating the new features you have been asking for. We have also been improving some existing features to enhance your overall experience. We’re excited to share these with you and to see the impact that they will have on your businesses.
GSF Car Parts Integration
Our latest update introduces an integration with GSF Car Parts. This is a major change and can massively impact how you and your team use VGM, saving you time and increasing your profits.
Users can now order GSF parts directly from jobsheets and sales invoices – say goodbye to having to manually find and order parts! You will also be able to order parts through Haynes Technical Data – this means VGM will tell you what parts are needed for the vehicle and will help you quickly and simply order it.
Enhanced Technical Data
Our technical data functionality has been significantly expanded. Users can now browse and add repair times, manufacturer servicing, and more to jobsheets, invoices, and quotes.
New features include VESA, management systems, and smart links, with additional error-handling settings for enhanced data validation.
By integrating our Technical Data tools with GSF car parts, we have given you the ability to order parts directly from jobsheets, invoices, or quotes. This has made it incredibly easy to order the correct parts you need for a job in just a few clicks.
This massively simplifies the process and saves you and your team time. You will also be able to create a service checklist based on the selected items.
Customer Media
This is a game-changing feature that everyone has been waiting for! We have added a new media component that allows users to attach photos, videos, and PDFs to customers. This could include adding insurance documents or MOT certificates to customers’ records.
Users will be able to browse the stored items against customers, giving you a full view of current and historical work. This tool is accessible from various areas, such as customers, jobsheets, and sales quotations.
This will be available for users with the media package. If you would like to add the media package to your VGM subscription, please get in touch.
Parts, Tyres & Purchases
New grids for parts and tyres allow users to search, edit, and manage inventory easily. The new Part History tab and enhanced purchasing options simplify tracking costs and profits when adding parts to documents.
Sales Quotations
Sales quotations have been improved with added fields like expiry dates, statuses, and comments. Users can now manage quotes more efficiently with additional information in the header and a dedicated notes section.
Jobsheets
Jobsheets now allow users to mark items as ‘Complete’ for easier tracking. While a visual-only feature, it provides a simple solution for businesses with straightforward workflows.
Customer Features
We’ve added features to manage customer communication consent more effectively, including a communication consent tab and consent card. We have also added warnings for when a customer exceeds their credit limit. A new tab for queued outbound messages makes sure you have full viability.
Scheduler Improvements
The scheduler has received some TLC to improve it even further. The new update includes configurable options, like customisable colours for technician statuses and a ‘Today’ button for quick navigation. User-friendly tweaks include remembering selected dates and day names. You can now also assign a jobsheet status or delete tasks via intuitive context menus.
Service Checklists
When creating a manufacturer service, a service checklist is now automatically generated. This feature streamlines service processes and will be extended to the app in future updates.
General Updates
Grids now remember filters and document totals are standardized across footers. Additionally, you can now create sales quotations directly from bookings, improving efficiency across workflows.
Get ready for the future of VGM
These updates deliver a more intuitive, feature-rich experience, making VGM 3.11 the most advanced version yet! If you want to see more of the future of VGM or would like to shape its future, you could join us as a beta tester.
You will get a first look at all our upcoming features and improvements and will be able to give your feedback directly to our team. For more information, please drop us a message directly in VGM or email us at [email protected] – we can’t wait to hear from you!
