Gaston

Gaston is a software solution aimed at small to medium-sized garages and automotive repair shops, providing a range of features to streamline operations and enhance efficiency. According to the vendor, Gaston caters to the needs of automotive mechanics, garage owners, automotive repair shop managers, service advisors, and parts managers. The software offers features such as work order administration, parts invoicing, employee time tracking, customer management, vehicle administration, workshop planning, financial management, and integration with external services like HaynesPro Workshopdata and Gaston Schade.

Key Features

Work Order Administration: According to the vendor, Gaston allows users to create and manage work orders, quotes, proformas, and workshop invoices. It also enables tracking of maintenance and repair services for vehicles, along with their work order history and transaction results.

Parts Invoicing: Gaston provides a feature to generate sales invoices for customers or passers-by, allowing for quick creation of invoices for both parts and services provided.

Employee Time Tracking: The vendor states that Gaston offers functionality to track and manage employee working hours, leave, vacation, sickness, and training. It aims to maintain accurate records of employee activities and productivity.

Customer Management: Gaston includes features to manage and maintain customer data, including contact information and outstanding balances. Users can keep track of customer accounts and open invoices for efficient communication and follow-up.

Vehicle Administration: According to the vendor, Gaston allows users to maintain a comprehensive database of vehicles, including registration details, work history, and transaction results. The software also offers the ability to retrieve vehicle information directly from VWE for ease and accuracy.

Workshop Planning: Gaston aims to optimize daily workshop planning for each mechanic and type of work. It provides features to efficiently allocate work orders and optimize employee availability for increased productivity.

Mijngrossier and Aldoc Integration: Gaston offers integration with Mijngrossier and/or Aldoc, allowing users to easily select and order parts. According to the vendor, this integration automatically includes the most up-to-date prices in work orders.

VWE and Postcode Integration: Gaston provides integration with VWE and postcode services, enabling users to retrieve relevant vehicle data based on license plate number and complete address details based on postal code. This feature aims to ensure accurate information for efficient service.

Financial Management: Gaston includes features for managing cash, bank, and journal entries, processing purchase invoices, tracking accounts payable, and maintaining debtor and creditor administration. The software allows users to generate financial reports such as balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and VAT returns.

HaynesPro Workshopdata Integration: According to the vendor, Gaston integrates with HaynesPro Workshopdata, providing users with access to essential maintenance and repair data. Users can browse technical drawings and repair manuals, utilize the Electronic Diagnosis module, and stay informed with technical service bulletins and recall actions.