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TCS Signs as First Subscription to TIA’s TPMS Database

Friday, November 18th, 2011

Bowie, MD– The Tire Industry Association (TIA) announced today that TCS Technologies has signed the first subscription to the Association’s newly created TPMS Database. The Database incorporates all of the information in TIA’s highly successful TPMS Relearn Chart into a file that can be linked with point-of-sale (POS) software so the TPMS requirements for each specific make and model can be printed directly on the work order.

“The TPMS Database was created to give retailers another option for handling the TPMS relearn and service requirements for domestic and import vehicles,” said Kevin Rohlwing, TIA Senior Vice President of Training. “By creating a data file of the TPMS Relearn Chart, we are now able to provide this valuable information in multiple formats so we can meet the needs of any size retailer. TCS was the first software provider to approach us after the release during the Global Tire Expo (GTE) and we are proud to announce that they are the first company to recognize the value of this product.”

“We are excited to be the first company to offer TIA’s TPMS Database, remarked Barry Reese, TCS President. Our POS software applications already provide retailers with tire reference information and technical data specs, so TIA’s TPMS information was a natural extension of these features. The partnership with TIA allows our customers to access the TPMS relearn and service requirements for the most popular domestic and import vehicles by simply entering the year, make and model.”

For more information on TIA’s TPMS Database or the TPMS Relearn Chart, contact Chris Marnett, TIA Director of Training at 800-876-8372, ext. 106 or cmarnett@tireindustry.org.

About TIA:

The Tire Industry Association, with a 90-year history representing all segments of the national and international tire industry, is the leading advocate, as well as, instructor in technical training of tire service technicians. For more information, visit www.tireindustry.org or call 800-876-8372.

About TCS Technologies:

Tire Company Solutions, a Microsoft Certified Partner, develops and markets both off-the-shelf and custom software solutions, web applications, ecommerce platforms, support and consulting services to tire and automotive service companies across the US and Canada. We have built a product base which continues to prove itself as a revenue increasing, business streamlining asset to any size tire business.  We have tools unmatched in the industry, and customization within each of our products to cater to the way tire and service dealers do business. TCS’ home office is located outside Nashville, TN with a second location in Salt Lake City, UT. For the latest news, information or an online demonstration, visit the company’s website, www.tcstire.com or call 1-888-449-8473.

CONTACT:
Molly Reese
TCS Technologies
888-449-8473
mreese@tcstire.com
http://www.tcstire.com

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TCS ADDS CARFAX QUICKVIN TO TIRE POWER

Thursday, October 28th, 2010

COOKEVILLE, Tn. (October 28, 2010) – TCS, software and technology provider for the tire and automotive industry, has upgraded its Tire Power and Tire Core point of sale systems to include Carfax QuickVIN. Users now can retrieve the year/make/model and vehicle identification number (VIN) of their customers’ cars by entering only the license plate information. The new QuickVIN tool is available to all current customers within the latest versions of the software.

“What a luxury to quickly get all the specific vehicle data with only a license plate number,” says Jamie Schwoerer of Don Owen Tire Service Inc. in Illinois.  “We don’t need expensive scanners or have to take additional time running back and forth to cars to get the data.  Tire Power with Carfax QuickVIN reduces the time it takes for us to build a work order and gets our customers out the door quicker. It also reduces the troublesome task of managing parts returns due to incorrect ordering, saving us tons of office time as well. It’s proven to be a truly valuable enhancement.”

Eight out of ten SMS users would prefer to have Carfax QuickVIN available with their current system, according to a recent independent study. Users can eliminate the risk of costly data entry errors and help ensure they order correctly-fitting parts. TCS is one of the first providers to include Carfax QuickVIN with their software and was a valuable partner in the development of QuickVIN.

“The Carfax QuickVIN integration is another powerful tool TCS is providing its software users to help them grow and succeed through their technology,” says Barry Reese, President of TCS. “Speed, efficiency, and superior customer service are vital to maintain and grow your tire and auto service center in today’s market and QuickVIN delivers on all of these.”

Tire Power subscribers using Carfax QuickVIN also have their service records turned into free advertising on Carfax Vehicle History Reports. Shop name and contact information appears alongside each service record on the Carfax Report, reaching millions of potential customers that use Carfax.

Attendees of the 2010 SEMA/Global Tire Expo in Las Vegas are encouraged to visit TCS at Booth #42167. Representatives will be demonstrating the latest version of Tire Power with Carfax QuickVIN Nov. 1 – 5.


About Tire Company Solutions
Tire Company Solutions, a Microsoft Certified Partner, develops and markets both off-the-shelf and custom software solutions, ecommerce platforms and support and consulting services to independent tire and automotive service companies. In business within the Windows environment for over 16 years and headquartered in Cookeville, TN, TCS has created information technology solutions for tire and automotive centers with one focus: making them more profitable.  In addition to the software, TCS offers ecommerce solutions, consulting services and website creation for its customers.  For the latest news, information or an online demonstration, visit the company’s website, www.tcstire.com or call 1-888-449-8473.

About Carfax (www.carfax.com)
Millions of used car buyers and sellers each year rely on Carfax, the most trusted provider of vehicle history information. Using the unique 17-character vehicle identification number (VIN) found on vehicle dashboards and title documents, Carfax instantly generates a detailed Vehicle History Report on any used car or light truck. Carfax Vehicle History Reports™ provide valuable information that helps used car buyers and sellers make better decisions. For more information about Carfax or to sign up for Carfax Service Link, visit www.carfaxonline.com/slaftermarket.

CONTACT:
Molly Reese
TCS Technologies
888-449-8473
mreese@tcstire.com
http://www.tcstire.com

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Customer Statements

Friday, July 30th, 2010

Running batch customer statements is easy in Tire Power.  Tire Power gives you many different options for printing your statements, allowing you to have the information on statements your customer’s desire.  Below is a list of the different options you have to choose from.

Customer Type

  • Specific Customer
  • All Customers
  • Or even by a specific Tax Group

Choose from different types of statements

  • You can print all unpaid items up to a particular end date
  • You can print a summary statement and choose your on date range

Choose from 3 different envelope styles.

Choose from 2 different printing styles.

  • Summary style – Which prints transactions in summary mode
  • Detailed style – Which prints not only the transaction but also all the detail lines on each transaction in a report style format

The big plus is that you can print additional transaction information on the statement as well.

Here is a sample list of the options you can choose from:

  • Work Order Number
  • PO Number
  • “Ship To” Address
  • Vehicle Description
  • Vehicle Mileage

If you are a multiple location, you also have the added benefit of printing one customer statement per customer for all your locations.

Remember, you can also use all these options to print a customer statement for one specific customer for those companies that misplace your statement or maybe have some other special needs.

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Basic Principles to Motivate Employees

Thursday, July 29th, 2010

1. Motivating yourself will Motivate employees
Enthusiasm is contagious. If you enjoy your job, it helps others enjoy theirs too. If you do a good job of taking care of yourself and your own job, you will have much clearer perspective on how others are doing. You are setting an example for employees to follow.

2. Work to align goals of the organization with goals of employees
Frequent reviews and strategic goal setting sessions will help to ensure that company goals and personal goals are in alignment. Managers need to make the goals of the company very clear so an employee can be sure the goals they set will contribute to the success of the company. Employees will buy into the goals of the company when they are allowed to have input.  Goals should meet the SMART rule: Specific, Measureable, Action, Realistic and Time oriented.

3. Understand what motivates each employee
Start by evaluating what motivates you. A key to motivating others is knowing what inspires them. Everyone is not motivated by the same method. Some want recognition, others money, learning, spending time with family and etc. Is their job configured to motivate them properly? What can you do to better motivate yourself and others?

4. Recognize that supporting employee motivation is a process, not a task
People and organizations change all the time so it is important to continually look at what motivates you and the employees and to make sure the processes you have in place are still effective. It is an on-going process.

5. Support employee motivation by using organizational systems (for example, policies and procedures) — don’t just count on good intentions
Use reliable and comprehensive systems in the workplace to help motivate employees. Don’t just count on cultivating strong interpersonal relationships with employees to help motivate them. Use established compensation systems, employee performance systems, and organizational policies and procedures to support employee motivation.

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