September 2015 Newsletter

   
Product Update - Password Reset for User Managers
With the release of PartsTrader 3.1.3.0 on September 8, those with the User Manager role will see a small change to the Reset User Password function in the company profile section.  Users are now listed Last Name, First Name as shown in the image below. 
   
Refer a Collision Repair Shop.  Earn Bonus Points for Yours.
Tap into your network of repairer colleagues and earn Rewards for yourself in the process!
 
The collision repair industry is a tight knit community, but not everyone knows about PartsTrader and how it helps repairers gain better margins when suppliers compete for their business.  Here's your opportunity to provide a win-win for you and your peers.
  • Refer a collision repair shop to PartsTrader. 
  • If they activate a new PartsTrader account by December 31, 2015, your shop will be awarded 5,000 BONUS rewards points.
  • For every $10,000 the collision repair shop spends by December 31, 2015, you'll be awarded 5,000 BONUS rewards points.
  • If the referred shop spends $25,000 or more, you'll be awarded 25,000 BONUS points.
So if the collision repair shop you refer spends $30,000 by December 31, 2015, your shop will be awarded an additional 45,000 bonus points.  All for making a simple referral!  And that's in addition to the points your shop earns through your own Rewards-eligible purchases.

To get started, simply complete the referral form at this link.  After we verify that the shop is not an existing PartsTrader customer, we'll work to get them on board.

   
New Partners!  TG Products and DJS Fabrications Products Now Available.
We Like You.  You Should Get Stuff.
 
TG Products and DJS Fabrications products are now available in the Rewards Store. 
 
 
 
 
 
DJS Fabrications offers high quality dollies that allow you to easily move cars around your shop with and without tires. TG Products offers a fast and efficient way to repair damaged rails in minutes.

 Visit the Rewards Store to view all the products available for redemption.
   
On the Road with PartsTrader - Visit our booth at ARA and SEMA
If you are heading to Charlotte next month for the Automotive Recyclers Association Convention & Expo, be sure to visit PartsTrader Booth 216on the tradeshow floor.   PartsTrader supports the ARA at this important industry gathering as an Associate Sponsor.
 
Complete details can be found on the ARA Convention & Expo website.
  
PartsTrader will also be exhibiting at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas in November.   Be sure to include PartsTrader at booth 90421 in the Performance Pavilion. 

Register online on or before October 16 and save $50.  

For up-to-the-minute Show information, please visitwww.SEMAShow.com.
 
   
Gain Business Insight with PartsTrader Supplier Management Reports
Management Reports provide insight into your sales staff's quoting and sales history.  The reports can also provide guidance on your business partners and how they are performing for you.  Use these metrics to help plan and make the most of the sales opportunities available in the PartsTrader marketplace.
 
Learn more and download the Supplier Management Reports Quick Guide.
   
Gain Business Insight with PartsTrader Repairer Management Reports
Management reports provide insight and help you spot trends based on order history.  The powerful metrics at your fingertips can help you plan, manage your vendors and better understand how your staff utilizes the options available during parts procurement.
 
Learn more and download the Management Reports Quick Guide for Repairers
   
Repairer Tip of the Month - Add/Remove Email or Text Alerts
PartsTrader can be customized to help you stay abreast of a number of events—such as when a quote period has ended, or a supplier has changed a delivery date--that you might want to be alerted to via email or text. Did you know PartsTrader has this feature? Click here to learn more:  Setting Alert Preferences
 
 
…and if you are currently receiving too many alerts by email, text or fax, you will also learn how to adjust these, as well.
 
   
Supplier Tip of the Month - Add/Remove Email or Text Alerts
PartsTrader can be customized to help you stay abreast of a number of events—such as when a quote request has been submitted, or a customer has placed an order--that you might want to be alerted to via email or text. Did you know PartsTrader has this feature? Click here to learn more:  Setting Alert Preferences
 
 
…and if you are currently receiving too many alerts by email, text or fax, you will also learn how to adjust these, as well.
 
   
Top Performers in August
 
 
Congratulations to the PartsTrader August 2015 Top Performers!  The businesses listed have earned this designation based upon feedback provided by their customers - repairers provide feedback on suppliers, suppliers provide feedback on customers.   So when you are requested to provide feedback, you're helping all PartsTrader users.
 
Companies with a gear next to their name are companies that have earned the Top Performer designation at least six months in a row.  Other businesses trust these Top Performers, so you can too.
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