Simple GMS is just that – a simple, easy-to-implement and use garage management system. It’s an entry level solution designed to help you say goodbye to paper diaries and manage your garage more efficiently. If you haven’t used a garage management system before this may seem like a daunting change. That’s why we’ve put together this guide, to show you how simple it can be to make the transition. We’re going to look at some of the key features of Simple GMS and the associated benefits so that you can see if it’s right for you and your garage.
Why Simple GMS?
Simple GMS is an all-in-one online application created to help you manage jobs, customers, vehicles and more.
Its purpose is to allow you to replace your desk calendar with one simple online app.
Here’s a look at what you can do with Simple GMS.
Job workflows and overviews
Use the task board within Simple GMS to keep track of all the jobs you and your team are working on. The drag and drop feature makes it easy to change the status of jobs and all staff can quickly make updates as jobs progress.
Take bookings
Allow customers to book online without them needing to contact you. Save time, money and resource whilst making it simple for customers to get their vehicle booked in.
Customer check-in
When customers arrive to drop their vehicle off they can check-in using a QR code with Simple GMS so that you know they’ve arrived and they’re not left waiting whilst you stop working on another job. This is one of the most popular features of Simple GMS as it improves customer experience and again saves you time and hassle during the day-to-day.
Live vehicle information, MOT history and address lookups
Simple GMS makes sure that you have all the information you need in one place. This is again designed to save you time and to make all aspects of managing your garage as simple as possible.
We've connected Simple GMS to a number of services to help you work quickly and with good data. Using just the vehicle registration number Simple GMS can show you:
- Vehicle make and model
- Colour
- Engine size
- Fuel type
- Date of first registration
- Date last V5C was issued – a good indicator about a change of ownership
- MOT due date
- MOT history – including advisories
- Tyre and wheel size – OE and alternatives
- Vehicle make and model
- Colour
- Engine size
- Fuel type
- Date of first registration
- Date last V5C was issued – a good indicator about a change of ownership
- MOT due date
- MOT history – including advisories
- Tyre and wheel size – OE and alternatives
SMS customer updates
Communicate with customers easily and effectively through Simple GMS’ text messaging function. Send appointment reminders, MOT due date reminders, messages letting them know their vehicle is ready and more.
Invoicing and payment tracking
Creates invoices, monitor payments and keep on top of outstanding debts effortlessly with Simple GMS’ one-click invoicing feature. Send all invoices by email or text without the need to do any printing or manual writing of invoices. We can also connect everything up with your accounting software, saving you even more work.
Book your demonstration
We've designed Simple GMS to make managing every aspect of your operation much easier.
In addition to the features and benefits we’ve already looked at; you will benefit from world-renowned reliability – we have over 1,000 satisfied independent garage customers. Our systems are secure, scalable and fully certified.
We also support you every step of the way from our UK offices. Our Simple GMS experts are always here and ready to help.
If you want to learn more we can provide you with a free, no obligation demonstration of the service. We want to make sure that when you start using Simple GMS you’re getting the most value possible.
Book your demonstration now and start the process of implementing a garage management system that will simplify and amplify every aspect of your operation.