Pinewood Host+ vs Auto.Works

Professionally welcome sales and service customers into a dealership with Host+, Pinewood DMS’ meet and greet app. Seamlessly linked with the CRM module in Pinewood DMS, supporting the reception, sales and service teams to make customer communication even easier. Host+ provides real-time access to the entire CRM database, allowing users to see appointments a day in advance, view expected arrival times of customers, and access the full CRM record, including view of survey scores, previous contacts and a next desired vehicle. Customers can sign off work raised to digital job cards, using an e-signature on the app. Record arrival videos when a vehicle arrives onsite, showing the current condition including any damage, protecting staff against any possible liability claims. Complete a full vehicle health check with the customer, providing transparency on any issues highlighted. Host+ integrates with HPI / BCA, for the simple creation of vehicle appraisals. Record the step-by-step process through to completion, supporting any damage with photo and video proof, or using notes.

Auto.Works app allows businesses to take control of their marketing photography and videos, speeding up and guiding users through a step-by-step process of framing, reviewing and uploading images and/or videos. Our versatile software configuration allows it to be used directly with existing systems and software, integrating with websites, DMS providers, manufactures etc. Marketing statistics prove consistent high quality images and video improve stock turn and margins. * Integrates with your vehicle stock-list (formats include api or csv) * Image framing masks to help continuity and best photography practice * Automatic camera settings implemented for the specific shots e.g. exterior front three quarters, or photo of the boot * Image naming, uploading, notifications etc. all configurable * Video automated mixing and uploading to your YouTube channel facility * Damage/imperfection identification facility * Online reporting/policing, allows you to see from your PC what vehicles have been photographed and videoed