Company Settings control how the program handles different features and options. The general tab allows you to set information about your dealership and begin configuring the different default options.
- Open the Company Information module. The General Information section will show. The general menu option on the left side of the screen may be highlighted.
Company/Location ID
This is the number for the location. If your dealership has a single location, this will be "1".
| If you want to add a new location, please contact your Motility Account Manager. If you are unsure who your account manager is, please contact the support team. |
Is Corporation
Only used with multiple-location dealerships. Check this box if the location displayed is Company 1 and other profit centers will be set to transfer as 1.
Transfer As
Only used with multiple-location dealerships. Leaving this option set to "1" will allow your dealership to transfer parts and units in the program.
Organization Name
Your dealership name will show here. This will print on reports, invoices, and receipts unless a DBA is entered.
Address / Phone Numbers
The dealership address is entered for your dealership when first starting out with the program. You may update phone numbers or other options as needed.
Do Not Validate VIN
Check this box to not have the program verify that unit VINs meet the standard length of actual VIN numbers (17 characters).
Use Cloud Scan
(Not Active)
Federal ID #
Enter the dealership location's federal tax ID number in this field.
State ID #
Enter the dealership location's state tax ID number in this field.
Sales Tax %-GST
(Canada) Enter your location's default GST percentage.
Auto / RV / Marine
Choose the relevant dealership type for this profit center or location.
Company Location
This field will show a 2 or 3 character abbreviation for your location.
DBA
If your dealership will be running under a DBA name, enter the name here.
ELT Number
Enter your dealership's Electronic Lien and Title (ELT) number into this field.
Dealer ID Number 1, Dealer ID Number 2, Dealer ID Number 3
These numbers may be used by our support team. Please do not change any numbers entered.
Auto Number Stock Numbers
Check this box to use the default stock numbers for units added to the program. The default will only allow numeric entry. You may choose the next number in sequence below.
Do Not Prompt to Add Used Make/Model to List
Check this box to not prompt users to add makes and models of used units to your dealership's Make / Model Pick List.
Odometer Type
Choose the option that applies for your dealership:
- MI - Miles
- KM - Kilometers
- HR - Hours
New Stock Number
When you have chosen to use the auto number stock numbers above, the next stock number will show in this field. You can enter a new number into this field, if desired.
Number of Digits for Auto Stock Numbers
When you have chosen to use the auto number stock numbers above, you can change the number of digits for the stock number by updating this field.
Language for Message Boxes
(Not Active) If you wish to spellcheck your message fields for another language than English, you may choose from the options in this list.
Multiple Vehicle Bus Deals
(Not Active)
Cash Drawer Beginning Amount
Enter the default starting amount for your cash drawer.
Time Clock Server
If your business is using a dedicated server to sync the system time, you may enter it into this field. When left blank, the system uses the default Windows time server.
Default New Entities to Companies
Check this box if you want the Is Company box to be checked automatically when creating a new entity.
Motility Account Number
Your account number with Motility will show here. Please do not make changes to this information.
P&S Operating Date
This will default to the system date. Changing this date will also change the date of transactions in the sales register.
Default Config Path
A default configuration path is shown in this field. Please do not make changes to this information.
Website
Enter your business website address in this field. The address entered here will print on receipts.