Ask the Expert: Is there a way to be sure that all of my fluid dispenses are billed to the customer?

June 4, 2013

According to the national average, 15 percent of oil changes go unbilled due to poor accounting and lack of transaction data.

Steve Kornet

Q: Is there a way to be sure that all of my fluid dispenses are billed to the customer?

A: According to the national average, 15 percent of oil changes go unbilled due to poor accounting and lack of transaction data. A fluid control system provides complete visibility to all dispense information and gives the user the ability to reconcile all dispenses.

Lincoln’s LFC 5000 fluid control system interfaces completely with dealer and fleet management software including ADP, AssetWorks and Procede, and other system interfaces are in development. It is a seamless process that validates the work order and automatically posts a dispense to the customer invoice. The LFC 5000 also can create a printed ticket for each dispense to help confirm that it is billed.

About the Author

Steve Kornet | Western Regional Manager, Lincoln Vehicle Service Equipment

Steve Kornet serves as the western regional manager for Lincoln, an SKF Group Brand. The company offers to professional vehicle service operations a full array of pumps, hose reels, meters, fluid management and used fluid disposal systems. For more than 100 years, Lincoln has been a preferred brand for car dealerships, fleet operations, independent mechanics and advanced do-it-yourself car enthusiasts. www.LincolnVSE.com.