Fleet

Before working with fleet accounts on tickets, you must configure the fleet wizard. Open the Configuration module and click Configuration menu > Fleet Wizard Setup.

Fleet Wizard

The Fleet Wizard is a series of tab windows that guide you through the process of assigning a vehicle to a fleet account.

When a fleet vehicle comes into your shop for service, you create a ticket as you normally would. Then, you assign the vehicle to a fleet in the Fleet Wizard.

You access the Fleet Wizard from an open ticket by clicking the Fleet button in the ticket toolbar The fleet button in the ticket toolbar..

The Fleet Type tab selected with the Client Fleet Name tab in green.

Types of Fleet Accounts

When working with fleet accounts, it's important to know what type of fleet account your customer has or should have.

There are three types of fleet accounts in R.O. Writer: National, House, and Cash on Delivery (COD).

National Accounts

National accounts are companies that do not manage a fleet of cars but do manage client companies who own and manage a fleet of cars. These accounts can be extended a line of credit (in Accounts Receivable) or choose a payment type in Fleet Wizard Setup.

House Accounts

House accounts are for companies that manage their own fleet of vehicles. These accounts can be extended a line of credit (in Accounts Receivable) or choose a payment type in Fleet Wizard Setup.

COD Accounts

COD accounts are for companies that own their own fleet of cars. These accounts must pay in full at the time of service by cash, check, or charge.

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