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Frequently Asked Questions
- If I am a Parts Distributor, how do I get started with IAP so I can use their eCommerce solution?
- If I am a Shop Management System Company, what do I do to get integrated with IAP?
- How can I check my system out to see if it meets the requirement for IAP eStore application?
- What browsers are currently supported with the IAP eCommerce Application?
- How do I clear the cache on my browser?
- Can a Service Dealer change where the “Begin” button takes them to look for parts?
- What shop management software packages integrate with IAP to auto part stores and warehouses?
- Can a service dealer hide their cost on the computer screen so their customers can’t see the cost?
- Can the service dealer give feedback to their part store or warehouse on cost, availability, or any other comments back to the parts distributor?
- Can a Service Dealer look up more than one type of auto part at a time?
- Can a Service Dealer use a labor guide on the website?
Contact sales@iapshop.com. Someone will contact you to see if you and your distribution platform system is already supported by IAP. If so, it is very easy to get setup and takes between 24 and 48 hours once IAP gets the necessary information from you.
Contact sales@iapshop.com. Once the necessary IAP SMS agreement and NDA have been completed, IAP furnishs you with a Software Development Kit. It is a very simple and straight forward process, and given the large number of SMS companies that have integrated with IAP, it is a very well documented and utilized SDK.
There is a link: http://www.iautoparts.biz/systemcheck_standalone.htm that allows you to check your system.
Internet Explorer 6 or later, Firefox 4, Google Chrome, Safari, and Android 3.0.
see the table below
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Yes. On the Find Parts line, click the Change Default link and set the default lookup on that page. Note, that this setting can be set differently for multiple users within a Service Dealer location.
Mitchell1 5.9 and 6.4, RO Writer, ALLDATA MANAGE, FastTrak, Garage Operator, StockTrac, Lankar, MaxxTraxx Pro, Pace YES Management, Protractor, TABS, TireShop, Counter Control, Winworks, and many others all integrate with IAP For a complete list, go to SMS Partners
Yes, a Service Dealer can hide the cost temporarily on the Parts List page or the Quote page. If they always want cost hidden, they can set the Cost Display preference in the My Profile - Preferences Tab. There are two options for hiding cost. The first click will hide all cost fields but display the list price. The second click will display a scrambled code as the cost and still display the list.
Yes, using the Future Sale (or Lost Sales) button (F$) on the Parts List page, service dealers can provide feedback on cost, availability, preference to other brands and write in their own free form comments. These comments are collected and sent to the Parts Distributor weekly, typically every Friday.
Yes, Service Dealers can choose multiple categories, groups, and parts at a time to look up. It is very simple and easy, just click all the part categories, groups or part types and then click the Parts List button to see all of the different parts. Also, in the new version of the software, the Quick Pick list on the bottom right of the screen, mulitple selections can be made from those part types as well.
Yes, Mitchell1’s labor guide is available for Service Dealers. Contact your part distributor store manager to request the labor guide be added to your eCommerce website.