Quality Design Systems (QDS) Chooses MechanicNet as a Preferred Partner - The Smithers Report

Quality Design Systems has launched its new Preferred Partnership Program to fuel
new business information solutions for the tire and automotive service markets. The
program is designed to couple QDS' expertise in system integration and end-to-end
business management tools with products and services from the tire and automotive
service industries. Joining the program is MechanicNet Group, Inc., who will
enhance QDS' dealer connectivity and marketing resources with industry-leading
consumer retention and loyalty programs for tire, automotive service and repair
businesses. "Through this partnership, QDS is able to offer service dealers a suite
of web-enabled services that provide an entirely new customer/dealer interface,"
QDS said in a news release. Dealers can use the Internet to automatically send
maintenance reminders, thank-you notes, recommended service intervals and
checklists to their customers, as well as provide access to daily update and
work-order information. Customers can make online appointments and track vehicle
history.