Workorder Processing Checklist

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Workorder Processing Checklist

Vehicle / Client Information

☐ Correct client selected

☐ Correct vehicle selected

☐ Full VIN entered

☐ License number verified

☐ Current mileage entered

☐ Phone numbers verified

☐ Email address verified

☐ Delivery date/time entered

☐ Service advisor assigned


Initial Client Communication

☐ Customer concerns documented clearly

☐ Vehicle walk-around completed

☐ Existing damage noted in Vehicle Notes

☐ Special handling instructions recorded

☐ Return parts request discussed

☐ Estimate expectations reviewed with client


Service Analysis Review

☐ Previous recommendations reviewed

☐ PM schedule reviewed

☐ Service history checked

☐ Inspection concerns reviewed

☐ Carfax history reviewed (if applicable)


Estimate Preparation

☐ Workorder started as Estimate when appropriate

☐ Services described clearly

☐ No abbreviations used

☐ Expected charges reviewed

☐ Diagnostic statements complete

☐ Client authorization obtained

☐ Signed estimate received when required


Parts Entry

☐ All required parts entered

☐ Correct quantities entered

☐ Vendor information added where appropriate

☐ Tax flags verified

☐ Core charges reviewed

☐ Non-stocking costs entered accurately

☐ Inventory quantities checked

☐ Save button pressed after entries


Labor Entry

☐ Labor descriptions complete and professional

☐ Correct technician assigned

☐ Units entered properly

☐ Actual time entered if tracked

☐ Labor rate verified

☐ Tax status verified

☐ Sublet status verified if applicable

☐ Save button pressed after entries


Recommendations / PM

☐ Future service recommendations entered

☐ Safety concerns documented

☐ PM items updated

☐ Personalized notes added where appropriate


Inspection Checklist

☐ Checklist completed

☐ Measurements entered clearly

☐ Pass / Next / Fail selections verified

☐ Notes added where needed

☐ Checklist saved


Revisions / Additional Authorization

☐ Client contacted before additional work

☐ Revision amount documented

☐ Person contacted recorded

☐ Time/date logged

☐ Description of additional work entered

☐ Revised estimate approved


Totals Review

☐ Workorder re-summed

☐ Parts totals verified

☐ Labor totals verified

☐ Tax totals verified

☐ Environmental/shop fees verified

☐ Deposits verified

☐ Discounts reviewed carefully

☐ Profitability reviewed on Job Cost screen


Payment Posting

☐ Correct payment methods entered

☐ Credit card processed successfully

☐ Check/reference numbers entered

☐ A/R balance posted correctly

☐ Posting date verified

☐ Close Today checked if appropriate

☐ Save button pressed


Printing / Delivery

☐ Correct print format selected

☐ Invoice reviewed before printing

☐ Inspection report included if needed

☐ Recommendations included

☐ Copies printed as required

☐ Email/PDF sent if requested

☐ Technician worksheet printed if needed


Final Review Before Closing

☐ All services completed

☐ Technician marked work complete

☐ Recommendations reviewed with client

☐ Final invoice reviewed for accuracy

☐ Payments verified

☐ Client questions answered


Workorder Closing

☐ Workorder closed successfully

☐ History updated properly

☐ Accounting totals verified

☐ Inventory updated correctly

☐ Follow-up scheduling completed if needed


DAILY MANAGEMENT REMINDER

Before Daily Closing:

☐ Run Daily Receipts report

☐ Run Drawer Summary

☐ Verify totals balance

☐ Review completed workorders

☐ Check for floating A/R balances

☐ Review audit concerns

☐ Backup system data if scheduled