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Fast and Powerful Searching
Take a look at the quick search facilities in GA3, allowing you to use a single search box to find data from many sections of GA3, including documents, appointments, customers and vehicles.

What currencies does GA3 support ?
Garage Assistant GA2/GA3 does not incorporate any currency markings on documents This means it can be used in any desired currency such as Euro, USD or GBP

Software Refund Policy
We highly recommend that everyone take advantage of the free trial before purchasing. Because of the nature of the purchase, such as the fact that you receive activation details that cannot be returned, we do not normally offer a refund.

How do I log in to GA2 or GA3?
Each time you load up Garage Assistant GA2/GA3 you will be asked to log in. USER: admin PASS: admin

Adding a new document
In GA3 you have the ability to create Estimates, Job sheets or Invoices and later convert from these types for instance, converting an estimate to an invoice.

Customers & Vehicles
Whilst each document type has its own purpose, for consistency the general layout applies to all types with small differences which will be outlined below.

Adding Labour to Documents
The labour section as shown below allows you to enter in the items manually, or by choosing select you can automatically populate the information from the Pre Defined Labour Manager section, as long as you have set some items up in the labour manager.

Adding Parts to Documents
The Parts section as shown below allows you to either enter parts in manually, or you can choose a part from the stock control system, there are a variety of options and interactions for parts which we will also briefly explain..

Adding MOT Tests to Documents
For ease of use GA3 contains a quick select MOT options area, you can pre-configure the MOT pricing in the setup wizard along with options for outsourced MOTS and up to 3 classes of vehicle.

Adding Fixed Price Items to Documents
Along side the usual labour and parts, you can also add up to 3 fixed price items to the invoice, these are directly above the invoice figures to the right.

Setting Reminders
On the document screens you will also be able to view and set reminders as long as a vehicle registration is entered first.

Raising Credit Notes
There are two ways to raise credit notes in GA3, both have their differences which will be outlined below. It is recommended to always raise a credit note from the existing document, since this will cross link any information and adjust figures accordingly. The credit note will also display which invoice it has been linked with.

Policy Excess Invoices
If you are carrying out an insurance relating job for a customer, the chances are you may need to issue the customer with an invoice for their insurance policy excess, whilst showing this on the original invoice to the insurance company.