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BRODIE'S TIRE & BRAKE
We started with a DOS-based system called “NTS” in 1985 and, as you can imagine, we had a lot of data to convert. The data conversion to the TABS AutoBiz System made our changeover painless, and saved us a lot of time and money. Some of the features we appreciate about our new system are:
- The “authorization” feature and integration with WorldPac make the TABS AutoBiz System more convenient.
- Very little training was needed because the system is so easy to learn. New users come up to speed very quickly.
- Reports and statements are generated immediately.
- Inventory control is better, and easier to accomplish.
- The Quick Quote feature is an invaluable tool at the front counter, and stores customer quotes for future access.
We are extremely happy with the TABS AutoBiz System, and with the upgrades and support.
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Mike Metzler, President |
| Brodie's Tire & Brake |
| North Petaluma, CA |
| (707) 778-7808 |
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CARTECH OF SACRAMENTO

You will be so thankful you bought TABS AutoBiz Software. I will be happy to talk with you about TABS' first-rate products and service, or even show you how well the system works, so please give me a call!
- Statements that used to take me a day to produce are now done at the click of a mouse, and look so professional. We continually get compliments about how attractive, easy to read, and impressive our invoices and statements look now.
- We can call up any point in time of a customer's history, instead of spending time to research it.
- Creating invoices with TABS AutoBiz Software is so much faster and easier than writing them by hand. Most of the information gets entered automatically.
- The automated Postcard feature really brings the customers back, and saves us money over the service we were paying. Initial set-up is simple, then a push of a button when you want to send them takes care of the rest. Now we have control over what gets sent, who it gets sent to, and when.
- TABS AutoBiz Software is an amazing deal for the price. We love it!
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Raffaella Lettini, President |
| CarTech of Sacramento, Inc. |
| Sacramento, CA |
| (916) 363-2886 |
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D & D Automotive & Tire
I previously used the TABS System, so there wasn’t any question when we opened our new shop about what program we would use to run our new business! I highly recommend purchasing the TABS System for many reasons:
- The TABS System saves us hours every day, at the counter helping customers and when we close out our day.
- The TABS Workorders, Invoices, Statements and Reports are all quick, accurate, and easy to create. Plus they look really professional.
- The ‘Authorization Button’ makes it easy to document customers’ approvals, and we don’t forget to do it later.
- With TABS, we can reprint a past Daily Report, definitely simplifying auditing and reconciling.
- Customer history takes almost no time to pull up, so we have more time to help our customers.
We really appreciate the great support!
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Haili Holt, Manager |
| D & D Automotive & Tire |
| San Ramon, CA |
| (925) 362-8755 |
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FIVE POINTS TIRE

TABS AutoBiz Software is saving a lot of time compared to our old system. TABS made the transition to a new system easy, and they are there to support us whenever we need them. They converted five years of data flawlessly, including customers, vehicle history, vendors, inventory, and invoices! TABS AutoBiz Software also has many features we really like:
- TABS AutoBiz Software is Windows-driven, so we don't have to go to a separate computer to pull up our distributors, parts lists or specifications.
- TABS is faster and easier to navigate, with fewer screens to go through to get your work done.
- All our accounting can now be done on the computer. The accounting functions are definitely a lot easier to use than our old system, and the integration with QuickBooks is great.
- Statements are so easy to create now. We no longer have to stand by the printer waiting for them to print and fixing paper jams.
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Mark Lewman, Owner |
| Five Points Tire |
| Redwood City, CA |
| (650) 365-0280 |
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MACKEY TIRE & SPA

The TABS System definitely gets my recommendation. If I can be of any help with questions you may have, feel free to call me.
- The TABS System has dramatically improved our efficiency when compared with our old DOS system. One day we had to reenter data for 32 invoices lost by the DOS system, and 23 were lost the next day.
- The Timeclock feature is excellent and easy to use. In particular, all our employees like the messaging system. I personally like this feature because I can automatically notify my staff of meetings and share other important information instantaneously, without interrupting their interactions with clients.
- Inventory Entry and control is easy. Instead of having to printout my whole inventory list, I can select any combination of 10 different criteria of items to inventory. I take inventory monthly, and with the TABS System I just print out a complete list before I start.
- The Referred By button is very useful in tracking where my advertising dollars are most effective.
- With this system, I am able to remain inside a customer's Workorder while going to the Internet to check my suppliers' inventory. This enables me to not only complete sales more quickly, but helps me to make sales that would have otherwise been lost.
- I really like the add-on parts and labor Authorization Button. It is fast, easy, and leaves no room for error. My front counter sales force also likes this feature because it's automatically transported into the Workorder, so they don't have to worry about entering it on the customer invoice at the end of a long day.
- We started the TABS System "cold turkey" with almost no time for training beforehand. The few problems we had were promptly taken care of. After a busy week or two, we were up and running at full speed. The 3½ years of data that were converted by TABS were error free, and you know how important that is!
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Hugh Mackey, Owner |
| Mackey Tire & Spa |
| Lakeport, CA |
| (707) 263-0277 |
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MISSION TIRE SERVICE
You will be glad you purchased the TABS System and no longer have to do all your work by hand!
- This is our first computer system, but TABS is so straightforward that we were able to use it productively after only 10 hours of training.
- We really like the Model Guide feature that lets you immediately find tire sizes for any vehicle.
- The Inventory Quick Quote look up for single items or packages saves a lot of time. Customers are impressed by our efficiency now.
- We can look up all of a customer's vehicles on one screen, and even see all of the related invoices with the click of a button.
- The Authorize button shows up to 4 phone numbers to choose from, and all the add-on authorization information transfers directly to the invoice. We don't have to remember to do it later, which puts both the BAR and us at ease.
- We are able to print customized statements and select which ones we want from a range of criteria.
- It's great to be able to have control over our inventory, keeping close track of which items sell and which don't.
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Joe Hanlon, Owner |
| Mission Tire Service |
| Hayward, CA |
| (510) 247-0971 |
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OK TIRE
I definitely recommend purchase of the Tabs AutoBiz System. It has the features you need to operate a large and successful shop, at a price much lower than similar systems on the market. The Automated Accounting saves us lots of time & money on bookkeeping, and we like using plain paper for everything instead of expensive forms. TABS Daily Reports make it easy to track profit centers, and to spot the areas we need to focus on. The TABS AutoBiz System has dramatically improved the efficiency of our business, making our customers and us happier.
We really enjoy the Annual User Group meetings. They keep us informed about new and upcoming program improvements, and how to use them. The meetings also give us a chance to interact with other TABS users and give our input and ideas. Unlike most other software companies, our opinion matters. Most of our requests for system enhancements have actually gotten implemented.
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Nancy Goldthwaite, Owner |
| OK Tire & Automotive |
| Sacramento, California |
| (916) 331-2751 |
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You will be very happy with your purchase of the TABS System.
- The TABS System is truly user friendly, from Point-of-Sale to the Accounting side.
- The Quick Quotes feature is an invaluable tool at the front counter, and it will store customer quotes for easy future access.
- The full-color customizable Postcard feature is excellent and really grabs customers' attention. We can now remind them automatically when their oil changes or other scheduled maintenance items are due. We can also use the postcards to let customers know about specials we are running.
- When calling a customer and adding on parts and labor, it's done through an easy authorization button that transports the information into the workorder. This way we don't forget to include the items on the workorder, plus we don't have to remember to enter them on the final invoice at the end of day, because the TABS System does it all for us. The authorization feature has saved a lot of time and money.
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| | Stephan's Auto Haus |
| | Sacramento, CA |
| | (916) 456-3040 |
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TredShed TirePros is one of the largest and most successful Auto Repair shops in the East Bay Area. We are very happy with the TABS System.
- The conversion process from our old system was unbelievably seamless. Within three weeks TABS converted five years worth of data, with 21,000 invoices and 16,000 customers and all their vehicles, and the data was virtually intact!
- The Timeclock is full-featured, yet fast and very simple to use. Along with the sophisticated Scheduler, we are now able to keep on top of our workflow.
- Our overall efficiency has really improved since implementing the TABS System, leading to happier customers and employees, which translates to our bottom line.
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| TredShed TirePros |
| Pittsburg, CA |
| (925) 432-3422 |
| | Craig@TredShed.com |
| | www.tredshed.com |
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News:
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5/29/2008 New Major Features in Release Version 6.4 In addition to the Vehicle Inspection Sheets, Phone Number Lookup, Activant, Barcode / VIN Scanner, VIN Decoder, Oil Change Window... 5/15/2008 Custom Vehicle Inspection Sheets Off-the-shelf standard Vehicle Inspection Sheets don't work for everyone. Maybe you've "made do" with hand-writing your own information in many... 5/5/2008 Credit/Debit Card Processing Total Auto Business Solutions, Inc. has partnered with Payment Processing, Inc. to streamline workflow for their tire, wheel and service... 4/21/2008 Integrated Phone Number Lookup TABS AutoBiz simplifies shop management. When you enter a phone number, whitepages.com is quickly searched... 4/15/2008 Print Oil Change Window Stickers & Barcode Labels The Cognitive Advantage DLX Printer is state-of-the-art, durable, compact, reliable, and fast - just what busy service... 4/2/2008 Scanner Integration A very handy new gadget, the rugged and easy to use MOTOROLA PHASER BARCODE / VIN SCANNER is a recently integrated tool that accurately... 3/19/2008 ACTIVANT Catalog TABS AutoBiz announces the addition of ACTIVANT Parts, Labor & Tire Catalog and Ordering System - with recommended service intervals at point-of-sale... 3/5/2008 Export Data to Excel & Access Press a button, and your TABS AutoBiz shop management reports are exported. This feature joins their scheduler, timeclock, QuickBooks payroll... 1/12/2008 CARFAX Vin Decoder TABS AutoBiz POS & Accounting System now integrates with Carfax VIN Decoder at and record-level branding with your shop name appearing on CarFax reports... 12/15/2007 Office Expansion TABS AutoBiz attributes their growth to exceptional customer support, providing you with the computer tools you need to stay competitive, and... 11/20/2007 TABS AutoBiz for Canada At the request of integration partner ALLDATA, and others, TABS AutoBiz is available for tire, wheel and service shop management... 10/29/2007 Signature Capture Enabled A new peripheral device has been integrated with TABS AutoBiz Software. With Topaz Systems signature pads, your customers can sign... 10/7/2007 Solutions for All Sizes, from One-Man Shops to Warehouses To further increase system flexibility, TABS has added a new type of Invoice style specifically for Warehouses, as... 10/5/2007 NAPA PROLink Interface A new much-requested feature has been added to the line-up of TABS AutoBiz Shop Management Software point-of-sale integration partners... 9/28/2007 Recommended Services TABS Shop Management System now helps track Recommended Services, attaches them to Vehicles, includes them when... 6/22/2007 Automated Scheduled Web Backup TABS has never charged extra for software updates, despite the long list of requested enhancements present in each new release... 3/9/2007 Tire & Wheel Plus Sizing Calculator Quickly and easily find plus-size tires or wheels for any vehicle using a powerful graphical interface. When selecting a plus size, you can... 11/14/2006 WHI Solutions' Nexpart Automated Ordering TABS AutoBiz Systems has added another integrated partner. WHI Solutions, Inc. (formerly called "Wrenchead") enables you to order directly... 9/6/2006 Website Development Options Do you have a website, or do you want one? TABS now offers a module that will update your website every day behind the scenes... 8/17/2006 Vendor Catalogs with Photos & Specs TABS Shop Management System users who purchase from NTW's Pioneer Tire Supply, ATD, or AmPac, have tire and wheel catalogs...
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Testimonials:
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Brodie's Tire & Brake "The data conversion to the TABS AutoBiz System made our changeover painless, and saved us a lot of time and money." CarTech of Sacramento "I will be happy to talk with you about TABS' first-rate products and service, or even show you how well the system works, so please give me a call!" D & D Automotive & Tire "Customer history takes almost no time to pull up, so we have more time to help our customers." Five Points Tire "TABS AutoBiz Software is Windows-driven, so we don't have to go to a separate computer to pull up our distributors, parts lists or specifications." Mackey Tire & Spa "The Timeclock feature is excellent and easy to use. In particular, all our employees like the messaging system. I personally like this feature because I can automatically notify my staff of meetings..." Mission Tire Service "The Authorize button shows up to 4 phone numbers to choose from, and all the add-on authorization information transfers directly to the invoice. We don't have to remember to do it..." OK Tire & Automotive "The Automated Accounting saves us lots of time & money on bookkeeping, and we like using plain paper for everything instead of expensive forms." Stephan's Auto Haus "The full-color customizable Postcard feature is excellent and really grabs customers' attention. We can now remind them automatically when their oil changes or other scheduled..." TredShed TirePros "Our overall efficiency has really improved since implementing the TABS System, leading to happier customers and employees, which translates to our bottom line."
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