HOUSTON, Sept. 14, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Universal Computer Systems (UCS) announces the release of two new Honda Interactive Network (IN) interfaces for U.S. Honda and Acura dealerships. The new IN interfaces feature real-time, web services-based two-way communication between dealerships and the Honda host. UCS is the first dealership management system provider to release these interfaces.
"The extensive testing process using the actual UCS System with the new Honda interfaces was a great success. We received very positive feedback during this critical phase of the IN Plus Realtime project. I would like to extend special appreciation to the UCS team for developing and testing the interfaces so quickly," reports Simin Modifi, Senior Project Leader for ISD Dealer Systems Development for Honda.
The VIN Status Inquiry application automatically submits manufacturer inquiries to Honda when an advisor starts a repair order in UCS' Repair Order Startup application or adds a reservation in the Reservations application. Dealerships can also manually submit inquiries within UCS' Service Invoicing application. Inquiries are returned from Honda with information on campaigns, vehicle service contracts, warranty status, and the service contract information. These details are automatically integrated into the Service Invoicing software.
The Repair Order Reporting application automatically reports any closed repair orders to Honda once the invoice has been finalized. Warranty lines submitted using this application are stored on Honda's Interactive Network for warranty claim purposes.
Dealership personnel at Criswell Acura, one of the first dealerships to use the interfaces, are excited about the results. Warranty Clerk Shannon Angell states, "I am thrilled with the new Repair Order Reporting interface. Because the majority of the information is automatically entered in the correct fields, I save so much time and can submit claims faster. With the Claim Interface Transaction Summary page on Honda's Interactive Network, I always know which claims are ready to be submitted as soon as the repair orders are closed." General Manager Gary Wasson comments, "The VIN Status Inquiry interface is a fantastic thing. The integration is totally automatic, which really speeds up my service advisors' processes."
Michael Creagh, Vice President for UCS, states, "We were honored to be selected by Honda for the initial development phase and are proud to be the first dealership management system provider to offer interfaces with the Honda IN Plus Realtime program. These new interfaces are another example of how UCS continually strives to enhance the automation and power of the UCS Computer System to benefit our clients."
About Universal Computer Systems
Universal Computer Systems, (UCS) Inc., based in Houston, Texas, supplies comprehensive software solutions specifically designed to meet the needs of automobile dealerships. Founded in 1970, UCS has built a reputation as being the industry leader in innovation. UCS offers LAN-based architecture and distributed processing, while providing the most integrated suite of PC-based software applications available for dealerships. For more information on UCS, visit the company's web site at www.UniversalComputerSys.com, or call the UCS Marketing Department at 1-800-231-6347.
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