SMS / November 2015 Coming Soon: SMS - Version 15.2 – Available January 2016 • Vehicle database – The “VIN Decoder” feature automatically displays a vehicle’s brand, model type and year of manufacture as indicated by the serial number. You can also use the drop-down menu to manually select the brand, model and year of manufacture. • Ability to open more than one estimate or work order from the billing screen. • The first phase of SMS integration with the Mitchell 1 website is complete. You can also access manufacturer-recommended maintenance suggestions by entering the number of kilometers displayed on a vehicle’s odometer. • SMS can now be displayed in Windows at 125% of the standard view. Windows 10 and Remote Connection Recently, several of our customers have received an invitation to download Windows 10. Please note that this new version of Microsoft’s Windows operating system is not compatible with our VPN remote connection. To continue using a remote VPN connection with Windows 10, you will need to purchase new licenses. SMS is Compatible with Windows 10 Before updating your system to Windows 10, please make sure that you have already installed the latest version of SMS (AutoWay, CollisionWay, GlassWay) – Version 15.10. If you update to Windows 10 from an older version of SMS, note that our technical support team may need to assist you to ensure the optimal performance of your system. Welcome Antonio Brito! The Carrus team is proud to announce the arrival of a new member: Antonio Brito, who began working with the technical and customer support team in October. Antonio brings many years of professional experience in the auto industry to the table and he will be happy to assist you with any questions you may have! Has there been a change in your business? Let us know! In order for us to provide you with the most efficient and helpful service possible, please advise us about any changes in your business at least 10 business days in advance. This will allow us to reserve a time to complete any technical maintenance your equipment may require as a result of the changes. AAPEX and SEMA in Las Vegas Thank you to event organizers PH Vitres d’autos, LKQ and 3M for giving us the opportunity to make the trip to Las Vegas as an official partner. A welcome cocktail and dinner were arranged by the organizing committee, of which Carrus is a proud member. AAPEX SEMA SHOW Canada Night 2015 This year Carrus is proud to once again be the official sponsor of Canada Night in Las Vegas, one of the most-enjoyed events in the industry. Thank you to the more than one thousand attendees who participated this year! Carrossier ProColor 2015 Conference Below are photos from the latest conference held by Carrossiers ProColor in Montreal, which took place October 29 – 31 at the Fairmount Queen Elizabeth hotel. It was great to meet with our carrossier clients and participate in the workshops! Alain Mcdermott driving the LKQ race car! Josée Levert in action at the Carrus booth The AIA Forum in Drummondville This year’s AIA (Automotive Industries Association of Canada) Forum was held on October 7 at the Centre Expo in Drummondville. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth! Several conferences were held during the Forum, covering a range of topics including the importance of customer service, a subject that is near and dear to Carrus. Bernard Lefebvre, President of the AIA in Quebec, who delivered the opening speech at the Forum. Photo credit: AIA A successful Sales Expo for Uni-Select! Thanks to everyone who stopped by to see us during our two days in Drummondville. Melinda English and Dennis Gosselin at the Centreexpo Cogeco in Drummondville, September 22-23. All-In-One Business Solutions for the Automotive Aftermarket %%Member_Busname%% %%Member_Addr%%, %%Member_City%% %%Member_State%%, %%Member_Country%% %%Member_PostalCode%% Tel : 450-449-8720 or 1 800 561-2190 Fax : 450-449-8722 Email : cs@carrus.ca | www.carrus.ca Info Carrus © 2015 by Carrus Technologies Inc., a subsidiary of Mediagrif Interactive Technologies Inc. No part of this newsletter may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission of the author.