Real Time Labor Guide Crack
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Sandy - Thank you so much for your glowing review! I'm happy you find the reports useful - we have plans for even more reports to help you see how good your business is doing. As for logging you out - it should only do that if you're idle for more than 4 hours and that is for your safety and security. Any tickets you are in the middle of should be available in the in-progress section for you to pick up right where you left off. If either of those don't seem to be happening for you feel free to give us a call and we'll try to help figure out what's going on with your setup.
What do you expect for $10.00 a month .... The program does what they claim it to do quite well. Sure some of the labor times are wrong just like every other labor "GUIDE" out there. At least they are attempting to create a "Real Time" program to be fair to the techs and customers. If you have a problem with the labor time let them know. I think with enough constructive criticism and truthful testimonies from real techs. The labor times will be changed accordingly until the times are correct. They also give you 3 labor options to choose from which the low one is close to Mitchell on several vehicles I have compared. We all do not have access to factory tools, equipment and data therefore the labor guide should reflect that as well, Hence a little more labor time. Getting the job done right or getting the job done in the allotted time of what a guide says are usually two different times anyhow. These are guides not mandatory labor times, should be used and modified as needed. Rust - Corrosion - Owner Repair - Oil/Grease Soaked Engine - Electrical Parts that have been upgraded with a new harness or pig tails.... Etc. Labor should be fair but not a race to meet the book time. Times are changing and labor guides should as well.
Affordable, Easy and quick to get an estimate now with invoicing options .
A good second opinion for $10.00 a month if you have a system.
Do not have to be at the shop computer to get an estimate for a repair. You can use your cell phone if needed.
As we proceed forward as we all know technology gets better, faster and cheaper as supply goes up. There are now competitors that offer a 3d screen of the parts area you are working on and suggested process and procedures at a much lesser price then Mitchelles or alldata. I would love to see Real Time step up to that!!
Reliability is crucial when it comes to labor guides. If the times are way off, your shop could either underestimate labor times and lose money, or overestimate labor times and overcharge customers.
Labor times are one of the most important data points for your shop. If you and your service advisors have to hunt down the information you need from a difficult-to-navigate user interface, you risk losing valuable time that you could instead be putting toward growing your business.
With Tekmetric's built-in labor guide, you can access trustworthy labor times in seconds, and seamlessly incorporate them into your workflows for building labor matrices and repair orders. No third-party labor guide subscription required.
Dowell Systems, Inc., developer of revolutionary Web-Based and CD-Based Estimating Software for the ever-changing Automotive and Truck Repair Industry for over 20 years, has recently completed the roll-out of its newly enhanced website, www.laborguide.net .
About Dowell Systems, Inc.
Dowell Systems, Inc. is a software development company providing the automotive repair industry with simple, accurate, and cost-effective estimating and shop management tools since 1989. For more information on Dowell Systems products or services or to request a free trial of the Real-Time Labor Guide, Real Time Pro or Automotive Expert, call (800) 487-0249 or visit
Carfax QuickVIN is one of the many no-cost benefits enjoyed by more than 27,000 service locations and software providers, including Dowell Systems. Carfax QuickVIN helps Real-Time Labor Guide users eliminate the risk of costly data entry errors and ensure they order properly-fitting parts.
Real-Time Labor Guide customers that are members of the Carfax Service Network have access to the Carfax QuickVIN tool. As an added benefit, Carfax Service Network members also are automatically enrolled in the Carfax Service Loyalty Program. One element of the program features participating shops in the new myCarfax app when car owners are looking for local shops to have their vehicle serviced or repaired.
About Dowell Systems, Inc.
Dowell Systems, Inc. is a software development company providing the automotive repair industry with simple, accurate, and cost-effective estimating and shop management tools since 1989. For more information on Dowell Systems products or services, or to request a free trial of the Real-Time Labor Guide or Automotive Expert, automotive professionals may call (800) 487-0249 or visit
The new online version of the Real-Time Labor Guide will be released shortly. Once the product is released you will all have the opportunity to try the new program for free until April 1, 2013. Click on the link above to view the full sneak peak email.
Another major benefit of the Real-Time Labor Guide Online is we have the ability to seamlessly update as often as possible (monthly, weekly, daily even) without the hassle of sending out a CD, or having you download new files. This ensures you always have the most up to date information with the newest features available.
How much is the new online version? After the free trial period has expired, The Real-Time Labor Guide Online has a monthly subscription cost of only $10 per month per user. That is less than the current annual update for the Real-Time Labor Guide ($128.00).You can add additional users to your account at any time, and you may cancel your subscription at any time (your account will remain active for the remainder of your paid subscription period).
How do I pay for the new Real-Time Labor Guide Online once my free trial has expired? You may setup your automatically recurring payment in the Billing section of your account. Currently, we accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. We also provide a choice for your automatic subscription payment; monthly, quarterly, or annual payment options are available (customers who select the quarterly or annual payment option will receive a discount).
I recently read an article on Forbes.com which touched on how proper communication between customers and auto mechanics can ensure quality repairs and extend the life of your car. It also discusses the importance of not delaying routine car maintenance and small repairs to save a few bucks, as it can come back to haunt you by compromising the safety of the vehicle and/or leading to major repairs later.
One additional thing I would suggest to customers is to keep a small notebook in the car to log issues as they happen (or soon after, like when they are done driving). The worst thing is trying to describe the issue and forgetting important details.
In parallel with the latest programming developments, Dowell Systems felt it was time to refresh their logo and reposition their brand. Those visiting www.laborguide.net will experience that new logo design along with more contemporary and intuitive navigation and new, more relevant content. In addition, Real-Time Labor Guide is embracing social media to give customers and visitors an opportunity to engage, communicate and network through new outlets including Facebook ( ), LinkedIn ( -systems-inc-), and via blog, These social media channels will allow Real-Time Labor Guide to establish relationships and converse with customers in new ways, while continuing to develop cutting edge solutions for automotive repair professionals.
Dowell Systems, Inc. is a software development company providing the automotive repair industry with simple, accurate, and cost-effective estimating and shop management tools since 1989. For more information on Dowell Systems products or services, or to request a free trial of Real-Time Labor Guide or Automotive Expert, automotive professionals may call (800) 487-0249 or visit
Not only are these businesses preparing for the next generation of automotive repair technology, they are desperately craving it. According to the survey nearly 73 percent of respondents would be interested in being an early adopter for the latest web-based application from Dowell Systems for automotive repair professionals. Additionally, over 50 percent would be interested or very interested in utilizing the application on a tablet pc (such as iPad) or a smart phone (such as iPhone or Android powered device).
No matter the reason it is evident that there is much demand for the development of these new tools. These days, everything moves fast and the needs of automotive professionals are many and varied. The philosophy for any good technology company, including Dowell Systems, should be to listen to the needs and wants of their customers, and with that input as guidance develop a product with the latest, most dependable and reliable technology available.
Beginning late September of 2011, Dowell Systems, Inc. sent out over 15,000 surveys to automotive repair shops throughout the United States. Our goal was to determine the current needs and concerns of the automotive repair industry when it comes to the latest technology tools.
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