Announcements

Ever wonder how to create a company vehicle for an existing stock number or how to send a unit back to the manufacturer? The answer is to use the Transfer Unit Out feature. This feature is available in IDS Astra G2 through Sales > Unit Inventory > Maintain Unit on the File pull down menu, […]

Curious if your systems are secure and want to learn how to be more protected? Watch this webinar recording to learn about security requirements like, Network edge firewall to secure your networks Antivirus/anti-malware solutions Multilayer backup strategy Email phishing concerns Security of browser policy Password complexity requirements & Much more!      Why IDS Cloud […]

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 […]