Announcements

A recent update to Windows Defender anti virus application has caused it to believe that some of the Astra database files may be viruses. Defender is quarantining these files causing many different file errors within the IDS Astra and G2. Normally it is possible to restore the file from the quarantine list to get Astra […]

Looking for a way to optimize your Repair Event Cycle Time (RECT)? Find out how IDS RECT Reporting can help you pinpoint your biggest bottlenecks and provide you with a clear path toward improvements. IDS worked closely with RVDA and RVIA to develop the RECT standards. With IDS RECT Reporting you are provided a free, […]

Our hotly-anticipated IDS Astra G2 Release 19.3 is almost here. Watch the webinar recording to learn everything about this upcoming release,   You wouldn’t want to miss this – sign up for our next RECT webinar here. Have questions? Just email Scott Kipp at scott.kipp@ids-astra.com

Manage Your Dealership, Not Your Server Tired of looking aſter your dealership’s system server? Then let us manage, maintain and operate a safe and secure server for you via IDS Cloud – allowing you to focus on growing your business, minus the costs and headaches involved in maintaining your own hardware. Webinar Recording Watch this […]

As you may already know, there has been a surge in the number of businesses being hacked for Bitcoin mining and ransomware. As a result of their success, these bad actors have become businesses in their own right – meaning that their exploits are not going anywhere anytime soon. However, there is a way for […]

We have partnered with Podium to help you improve your interaction with your customers. The integration with IDS’ dealership management system, Astra G2, will allow RV and Marine dealers to seamlessly connect with Podium without requiring a separate login. This platform allows dealers to collect and encourage online customer reviews, gather insights on review performance as […]

How involved are you in accounting at your dealership? Most dealership owners and/or general managers are rarely accountants. They rely on their controllers or office managers to ensure that accounting is correct and financial statements are accurate and timely. However, you need to be on the lookout for signs that their accounting department could be […]

Did you know that traditional IDS Astra does not allow you to sell Extended Warranty after a deal has been posted? In G2, this limitation no longer exists. You can now sell Extended Warranty after a deal has been posted even if an Extended Warranty was sold in the original deal. You also have the […]

Did you know that 89% of your customers and prospects would rather communicate with you via text message than phone call?  The way we communicate with our customers is changing every day, and many of the industries we do business with each day (i.e. dentistry) have been using text messaging for years. To provide our […]

Utilize our new Unit Build Feature to input unit details into your system automatically, streamlining your inventory and sales quote entry process.   Why You Should Try It:   Work Less Enter unit inventory and sales quote details without typing anything yourself. Improve Accuracy Eliminate manual entry to reduce the risk of errors and increase […]