Ohio dealers – this is kind of a big deal! Your trusty legislators have decided that as of May 1st, your Documentary Fees will no longer be taxable! We put some fancy footwork into this version to auto-magically make that change in your System Options on that day. Still, check your pending sale dates and prospects carefully!
California has several sales tax updates on April 1st – they are in this update so come and get’em!
Wisconsin has a fine selection of online DMV resources in Frazer, and we’ve just added one more! Premier EVR is now available for online registrations.
Frazer Dealer Management Software
Mar. 21st, 2023
Version 3.5487
Receipts. Not everybody wants them, but everybody has to print them. In Frazer you can print customized full-page, half-page and one-third-page receipts and if you have an Epson receipt printer you can even print very receipt-y looking receipts. This week we just fixed a display issue on half and third page receipts, but what a great opportunity to let y’all know about all the options!
Frazer Dealer Management Software
Mar. 14th, 2023
Version 3.5483
Have you checked out Frazer’s accounting features yet? There’s a pre-loaded Chart of Accounts in the software that you can add to and customize to suit your needs! There is even a log you can check to see if any of your employees have made changes to it. We added an entry this week to show when an account type was changed.
Frazer Dealer Management Software
Mar. 7th, 2023
Version 3.5481
Texas dealers have to specify the county in which the vehicle they are selling is being titled. Frazer has a field for that on the Sales window, and you can even set a default. This isn’t new, but we did improve the way it works.
Frazer Dealer Management Software
Feb. 28th, 2023
Version 3.5479
Colorado forms have been updated per our regularly scheduled legal review – get your updates while they’re fresh!
Frazer Dealer Management Software
Feb. 22nd, 2023
Version 3.5477
No cash? No problem! The Sales window can now handle electronic payments for deposits.
The Illinois maximum doc fee has been raised from $324.24 to $347.26.
Tennessee changed a line on their SLS-450 tax form, so we updated our line by line instructions on the Frazer sales tax report to accommodate the change.
The credentials have been updated and services restored for uploads to CDK Data Services and Carvant.
Frazer Dealer Management Software
Feb. 14th, 2023
Version 3.5475
Tax rates have been updated in California and Ohio.
The Michigan maximum doc fee has been raised from $230 to $260.
Frazer Dealer Management Software
Feb. 7th, 2023
Version 3.5473
Now you can work a deal on the Mid-Atlantic Finance portal and import it into Frazer when you are ready to complete the sale!
Frazer Dealer Management Software
Jan. 31st, 2023
Version 3.5471
Are you using Quickbooks Online? Have you been wishing on every star that Frazer would export to it? We’re just about ready to release it for everyone, but you can try it now if you don’t mind sharing your feedback with us! Just give us a call to get the beta version and check it out!
Frazer Dealer Management Software
Jan. 24th, 2023
Version 3.5469
Calibrated the calipers and groomed the gears – all behind the scenes.
Frazer Dealer Management Software
Jan. 18th, 2023
Version 3.5467
Removed some unnecessary fields from the FrazerPay payment window to make it easier to use for card-present payments.
Frazer Dealer Management Software
Jan. 10th, 2023
Version 3.5463
FrazerPay’s online payment portal - paymycar.com - has added a new terms and conditions checkbox to the customer payment window
If you haven’t been fully using the accounting features in Frazer and suddenly wish to do so, you might find some wild numbers when you print your first balance sheet. Keep calm, and use the Frazer Accounting Setup Tool (it’s FAST) to set your balances and get things back on track. We have an accounting support team here to help if you have questions at any point during the process.
Frazer Dealer Management Software
Dec. 27th, 2022
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Happy Holidays! We’ve put our release schedule on ice for two weeks to allow our elves some time to make merry. In some locations, we are literally on ice…
Frazer Dealer Management Software
Dec. 20th, 2022
Version 3.5459
On the System Options – Dealership Information tab, there is now a field for Commission Number in the Notary section.
Frazer Dealer Management Software
Dec. 13th, 2022
Version 3.5455
Made a few adjustments to our Monroney Labels setup window. Monroney Labels offers replicas of original manufacturer window stickers for purchase through Frazer, DealerCarSearch, and the Monroney Label app.
The Frazer forms in Kentucky and Iowa have been legally reviewed and updated to a 12/12/22 revision.
Frazer Dealer Management Software
Dec. 6th, 2022
Version 3.5453
If you use Frazer’s DealerSocket and Credit Acceptance uploads, be sure to update to keep them running smoothly, as they now require a more secure transfer method.
The Frazer forms for Michigan have been legally reviewed and updated to a 12/22 revision.
Frazer Dealer Management Software
Nov. 30th, 2022
Version 3.5451
Have you been using Frazer without the Accounting features and now want to clean up your General Ledger balances? The Frazer Accounting Setup Tool (FAST) helps you to straighten out that existing data. This week we made some improvements to it, so if you’ve never noticed the FAST tool before, now is a great time to check it out! Look for it under the Accounting menu.
Frazer Dealer Management Software
Nov. 21st, 2022
Version 3.5449
Just a few minor maintenance items this week, due to Thanksgiving. We at Frazer are extremely grateful for you, our community of car dealers. May you all enjoy peace and success!
Frazer Dealer Management Software
Nov. 15th, 2022
Version 3.5447
Hemmings , the classic car marketing website, updated their setup process, so we followed suit and updated the Hemmings window in Vehicle Uploads.
Keep track of all the details. Now you can attach a provider or vendor to your itemized title, registration, and other Government Fees.
Wisconsin dealers now have access to DLRdmv for online registration and temp tags in Frazer.
Frazer Dealer Management Software
Nov. 8th, 2022
Version 3.5445
If you are using electronic payments in Frazer, and your merchant name needs to be different from your dealership name, we have a “Merchant Information” window where you can designate the name and contact info that appears on your receipts. It’s always been in Frazer; we just made it easier to find as its own tab in Electronic Payments Setup.
Frazer Dealer Management Software
Nov. 1st, 2022
Version 3.5443
The Frazer forms in Minnesota and Pennsylvania were legally reviewed and updated. We do this for all state-specific forms every two years, so that you can print our forms free of charge and free of worry.
Released a beta version of a feature that will import deals into Frazer that you have worked out on the Mid-Atlantic Finance Company portal. Look for a wide release soon, or call us to try it out in beta!
Frazer Dealer Management Software
Oct. 25th, 2022
Version 3.5441
Tiny little ghouls and goblins went around and took all of our candy this week. So we just made a few minor improvements while we stock our developers up with more sweets to keep them going!
Frazer Dealer Management Software
Oct. 18th, 2022
Version 3.5439
Dear California, you have about a million different tax rates, but we’ve got you! Stay updated and keep those county and city tax rates accurate!
Frazer Dealer Management Software
Oct. 11th, 2022
Version 3.5437
In Ohio, the Frazer Bill of Sale and Retail Installment contract forms have been legally reviewed and updated to their 9/22 revisions.
Frazer Dealer Management Software
Oct. 4th, 2022
Version 3.5433
Vitu online registration is now available in Indiana!
What’s it been now, thirty years or so? Looks like email is not just a passing fad. So we’ve added the option to include email addresses on the Customer Listings report.
Frazer Dealer Management Software
Sept. 27th, 2022
Version 3.5431
Hello Kentucky dealers! We have improved our tax calculations for you. Sales tax has its own field and will no longer be combined with the Motor Vehicle Usage tax. So your dealer service fees, service contracts, and anything else that is taxable can be charged separately from the vehicle price.
Frazer Dealer Management Software
Sept. 20th, 2022
Version 3.5429
Good thing we bought that service contract! We got in touch with our Service Contract Provider to fix a broken Service Contractor Provider prompt message. If your system options are set to ask for a provider and you sell a service contract, we will now pop up a window asking you to select a provider.
Frazer Dealer Management Software
Sept. 13th, 2022
Version 3.5427
The great state of Missouri has changed the way they would like their Electronic Sales file to be formatted. Please update your Frazer system to get the new format!
Save a plate, use a tag transfer! Before this update, the tag transfer option in Frazer was only available in a handful of states. We’ve done our homework and have now made it available to every state that allows license plate transfers.
Frazer Dealer Management Software
Sept. 7th, 2022
Version 3.5425
MonroneyLabels, our premium window sticker offering, has been released in all states! Get the most accurate data about the features on your vehicles on these professional looking reproductions of the original factory window stickers!
Do you know how to check to see if your Windows operating system is running in Compatibility Mode for an older version, or even why you would care? For most people, the answer is no, so we have released a detection system that will alert you if it finds this setting and will offer to turn it off for you with a big “Fix it Now!” button.
Frazer Dealer Management Software
Aug. 30th, 2022
Version 3.5423
Smiles are free, but great service sometimes requires more investment! The maximum dealer service fee in Washington has been raised from $150 to $200.
Important news for those of you who are uploading inventory directly from Frazer to AutoList! They are only going to accept uploads from CarGurus from now on, so please check out their new requirements. Frazer will continue to send the upload if it’s already set up, but at some point in the near future AutoList won’t accept it anymore.
In other inventory upload news, we’ve added “Retail Price” to the Carbase.com upload.
Today is the day! Windows 7, 8, and 10 Enterprise (10 Pro is fine) no longer have Windows support or updates, so we’ve been notifying you that we want to make sure your customer and business data are safely stored on a secure device. Frazer will no longer operate on computers with these unsupported Windows operating systems. Please give our support team some grace during this time as they assist your fellow dealers with moving their Frazer software to new computers.
Frazer Dealer Management Software
Aug. 23rd, 2022
Version 3.5417
Okay, you big shots! We have updated our Inventory Listings and our Inventory Valuation and Status reports to accommodate values of 100,000,000. We’re delighted to see that you are growing your business with Frazer!
Frazer Dealer Management Software
Aug. 16th, 2022
Version 3.5413
If your favorite buttons are the ones that say “Payments” we have great news for you! We have re-vamped our Miscellaneous Receipts so that you now can process non-vehicle-related electronic payments with FrazerPay! Look for it in its usual spot under the Miscellaneous Menu, or in the Payments Hub. For those who use the Frazer accounting system, you will notice that these payments now post to the General Ledger under their own Journal.
Frazer Dealer Management Software
Aug. 9th, 2022
Version 3.5409
Minnesota dealers may now raise their minimum late fee from $8.84 to $9.36. Doesn’t that sound weird, “minimum late fee?” It means that you’re charging a percentage of the payment as a late fee, usually 5%, but no less than the minimum late fee amount. Neat, right?
Frazer Dealer Management Software
Aug. 2nd, 2022
Version 3.5407
New reports for MonroneyLabels help you keep track of which inventory you’ve printed labels for, as well as how many you have purchased within a date range.
New York State residents may now designate an “X” for gender on their driver’s license. We’ve accommodated for this option on our customer information windows.
Frazer Dealer Management Software
Jul. 26th, 2022
Version 3.5403
Kick those window stickers up a notch with MonroneyLabels! Proprietary VIN decoding gives you the most accurate features listing, sourced from the manufacturers. Professional grade appearance even has a scannable QR code for your more tech-savvy customers. Check it out on the Vehicles menu and the vehicle window in Frazer!
Frazer Dealer Management Software
Jul. 19th, 2022
Version 3.5399
All that planting in the Spring and careful maintenance has paid off! No visible changes this week – lots of background work to make room for our newest feature – stay tuned! It was knee high by the Fourth of July so if the harvest looks good, we’ll be sharing it with you soon!
Frazer Dealer Management Software
Jul. 12th, 2022
Version 3.5397
For our Missouri dealers who also sell RV’s – Allegro is now exported to your Electronic Sales Report file as a valid Make.
AutoTrader asked us to make a few changes to the way we send sales comments and features, so if you upload inventory from Frazer, run an update to be sure that everything displays correctly on your website.
Frazer Dealer Management Software
Jul. 6th, 2022
Version 3.5395
Just a few touchups this week. Hammered out a ding here, buffed out a scratch there, checked the belts and topped off the fluids.
Frazer Dealer Management Software
Jun. 28th, 2022
Version 3.5393
The state of Missouri now says, “Show me an E for Admin Fee!” on wholesales on the Electronic Sales Report. The “E” is for exempt, as the report does not take Admin Fee into account for wholesales. Done!
Inventory uploads to the Cox Automotive and O.V.E. websites have been updated to match changes on the vendor’s side. If you upload your inventory to these websites please update your Frazer software by August 31st to avoid disruptions to your service.
Frazer Dealer Management Software
Jun. 14th, 2022
Version 3.5389
We see you, Minnesota! You may now use DLRdmv online registration and temp tags in Frazer.
Georgia dealers, you are always on our minds! We have improved the way we access vehicle values for TAVT and yes – if you use sales tax – we have those updates covered as well!
Frazer Dealer Management Software
Jun. 7th, 2022
Version 3.5387
As July approaches, there are plenty of states and localities updating their tax rates. Please update your Frazer software to be sure you have these changes!
Frazer Dealer Management Software
Jun. 1st, 2022
Version 3.5385
Microsoft has stopped maintaining Windows 7, 8 and Server 2008. It’s like when you stop changing the oil in a car. You can get away with it for a while, but it will eventually blow the engine. Be sure that your Frazer computers are all running on Windows 10 or higher to keep things running smoothly. We will be reminding those who need to upgrade with a pop-up message when they open Frazer.
Frazer Dealer Management Software
May 24th, 2022
Version 3.5381
Bring a covered dish to the housewarming party!
All the SiriusXM checkboxes and setup buttons have finally found a home! SiriusXM now has its very own button and window on the Integrations tab in System Options.
FrazerPay now has a home for all of its most useful features – and we are talking uptown style! If you use FrazerPay, look for the new “Payments” menu item on the main window. You’ll find access to customer payments due, recurring payments, online payments, and much more!
Frazer Dealer Management Software
May 17th, 2022
Version 3.5379
The New Feature seeds we’ve planted are sprouting! We tidied up the Sales tab of your Vehicle windows to make room for… well you’ll see. Stay tuned!
Frazer Dealer Management Software
May 10th, 2022
Version 3.5377
The Frazer Forms department has friends in high places – our legal eagles have completed their periodic review of the Frazer forms in Maryland and Indiana and the latest updates are in for the Retail Installment Contracts, Buyers Orders, Conditional Delivery, and Ride Sharing Prohibition Agreements.
Frazer Odometer statements have been in the software since before some of you were born. They have now been modernized so that you can preview them and print them to PDF!
Frazer Dealer Management Software
May 3rd, 2022
Version 3.5375
Florida dealers who print the DR-95B Tax Credit for Repossessed Vehicles, please note! You may be doing this anyway, but written off vehicles must now have a repossession processed in Frazer in order to appear on the report.
Frazer Dealer Management Software
Apr. 26th, 2022
Version 3.5373
They’re heeeeere! FrazerPay merchants may now set up a flat automatic convenience fee for one-time payments where the customer is not present. Look for the Convenience Fee button on your FrazerPay setup window!
Frazer Dealer Management Software
Apr. 20th, 2022
Version 3.5371
As the April showers poured down, began construction of an ark to keep our servers dry.
Frazer Dealer Management Software
Apr. 12th, 2022
Version 3.5369
The Frazer forms in Oklahoma have been updated per their regularly scheduled legal review.
Now, we’re not trying to be your mom, but Frazer cares about compliance. Newly entered electronic payment methods will now have the option to store the card or bank account for future use. This gives you an opportunity to make sure that your customer agrees to store that payment method “on file.”
Frazer Dealer Management Software
Apr. 5th, 2022
Version 3.5365
Attention Illinois and Missouri dealers! Your Frazer forms have been updated per our regular legal review process.
One of the many sites that Frazer can send inventory to, 360VINSpin, has gone out of business, so we have removed their listing from the software.
Frazer Dealer Management Software
Mar. 29th, 2022
Version 3.5363
It’s seed-planting time at Frazer Headquarters! We’ve cultivated our data tables to get ready for a bounty of valuable new features!
Frazer Dealer Management Software
Mar. 22nd, 2022
Version 3.5361
California dealers, we just got a monster wave of new tax rates that will go into effect on April 1st . Grab your update soon!
Tarrant County, Texas has informed us that they would now like their Inventory Tax files submitted in CSV format. We are pleased to oblige.
Frazer Dealer Management Software
Mar. 15th, 2022
Version 3.5359
Ashland County, Wisconsin will have a $20 Wheel Tax starting on May 1st, 2022. Update now to be sure your system is ready!
Did you know you can create your own letters in Frazer and have them fill in names, vehicle info, dollar amounts, and more? We just added recurring fees (often used to add CPI to payments) to the available list of letter codes! If you haven’t tried it before, check out Letters and Labels under the Customers menu in Frazer.
Frazer Dealer Management Software
Mar. 9th, 2022
Version 3.5355
Late fee defaults that you set in system options normally apply when you use our streamlined method to enter a purchased customer or a pre-existing sale, but until now, they did not always accommodate the way these fees can be structured in Tennessee. And now… it works just as smoooooooth as Tennessee whiskey!
Frazer Dealer Management Software
Mar. 1st, 2022
Version 3.5349
Texas dealers – please update! We’ve updated your titling county selections to accommodate the new law that, as of March 1st 2022, allows you to designate not just “dealer” or “customer” county, but whichever county the vehicle will be titled in!
We rerouted power from the rear deflector shields to our integration server. This means you’ll be able to import leads faster and more efficiently from Dealer Car Search, Selly Automotive, and soon – 700 Credit!
Okay, you don’t have to keep it a secret anymore – FrazerPay Merchant Services, built and supported by Frazer, is ready for all Frazer subscribers! We’re here to make your life easier while saving you money on your electronic payment processing!
Frazer Dealer Management Software
Feb. 23rd, 2022
Version 3.5347
Gave Frazer a wash-n-wax to prepare for the next round of fresh new features.
Frazer Dealer Management Software
Feb. 15th, 2022
Version 3.5343
In Pennsylvania, sales to customers from the county of Lackawanna dated on or after April 1, 2022 will include a $5 County Fee.
We went to the ‘wescue’ with Washington and West Virginia warranties, adding the option for Implied Warranty to WA and As Is to WV.
Are you importing your leads from Dealer Car Search yet? Well what are you waiting for - now they have credit application information attached!
Frazer Dealer Management Software
Feb. 9th, 2022
Version 3.5341
FrazerPay is rocking out a fine selection of PIN debit terminals! Keep those card-present transactions secure, all while saving money on your payment processing!
Frazer Dealer Management Software
Feb. 8th, 2022
Version 3.5339
Tennessee dealers may have noticed some problems connecting to EZDealerTag over the last week or so. Our people called their people and it is working once again.
Harris County, Texas has a new Inventory Declaration format for 2022 (2021 sales).
Frazer’s financing integration with UACC will now download and print exactly the forms you need for your UACC deals – what a time to be alive!
Frazer Dealer Management Software
Feb. 1st, 2022
Version 3.5335
Chopped up several of our desks to keep the furnace going. It’s below zero up here in our Canton headquarters. Brr!
Frazer Dealer Management Software
Jan. 25th, 2022
Version 3.5333
To comply with updated rules from the Show Me State, the Missouri Electronic Sales report will now indicate whether an admin fee was charged on the sale.
In Pennsylvania, the doc fee has a higher maximum, and we’ve removed the county fee for Luzerne county.
Frazer Dealer Management Software
Jan. 19th, 2022
Version 3.5331
FrazerPay merchants may now opt to use an EMV card reader for card-present transactions. Stay tuned for more device options from FrazerPay!
Frazer Dealer Management Software
Jan. 11th, 2022
Version 3.5329
For our dealers in Harris County, Texas: Updated to the latest version of the Yearly Inventory Tax statement.
In Massachusetts, we added a field for “Registration” to the Government Fees window.
Frazer Dealer Management Software
Jan. 4th, 2022
Version 3.5325
Are you ready for a payment processing solution that is all Frazer, all the time? You asked, we listened, and it’s here. Give us a call if you’d like to check out the all new FrazerPay!
Frazer Dealer Management Software
Winter Holiday, 2021
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We kept things in maintenance mode over the holidays. Be sure to update – many states and localities change their tax rates at the beginning of the year and the Frazer elves are on top of it!
Frazer Dealer Management Software
Nov. 2nd, 2021
Version 3.5303
For Sales S-7: Adds credit reporting first delinquency info to purchased accounts and the recourse buyback windows.
For C-7 PayMyCar: whenever a sale is canceled or deleted, deletes the attached PayMyCar account.
For R-3-6 Projected Collections, adds a window to select maximum number of days past due for an account to be included in the report. Changing the saved default for R-3-6 will also change it for R-3-3.
For MN: updates wheelage tax for 2022, affecting the counties Freeborn ($10 to $15), Mille Lacs ($10 to $20), and Redwood ($10 to $20).
For R-3-S Sales of Receivables, when no customers are in the given date range, the report header will explain this. Also, the R-3-S window will show sort by last name selected as its default if no selection was made previously.
For Recurring Fees C-B-4, updated report to include bad checks and other reversed transactions.
For WI: Increases Wheel Tax from $20 to $40 for Janesville starting January 1, 2022.
For CA: allows default OSF3 to show up even if the amount is $0, under the additional fees section.
Frazer Dealer Management Software
Oct. 10th, 2021
Version 3.5295
On C-8 Finance Company Uploads, removed Right House Capital vendor.
On V-8 Vehicle Uploads, FirstLook/Max vendor: adds Sales/Internet Comments to the file upload.
On the Adjust Pricing window, for Wholesale deals, disables the Service Contract option.
For WI: updates wheel tax to include Port Edwards as of 01/01/2022. The wheel tax for Port Edwards is $35.
For Dealer Car Search inventory uploads and lead imports, enables real-time sync.
Frazer Dealer Management Software
Sept. 21st, 2021
Version 3.5285
For AL: M-1-2, System Options, Sales Tab - Changes the age of consent to purchase a vehicle from 19 to 18.
Frazer Dealer Management Software
Sept. 14th, 2021
Version 3.5283
For NY: Raises the Doc Fee in NY from $75 to $175
For GA: Adds CVR Direct Import option
Frazer Dealer Management Software
Sept. 9th, 2021
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Happy Labor Day!
Frazer Dealer Management Software
Aug. 31st, 2021
Version 3.5279
A vehicle can now be floored without having any costs entered on the General tab.
For TX: BHPH dealers remitting sales tax on a deferred basis: adds a notation 'L' next to tax amount 1 on Sales Reporting, R-2-4: when running for deferred taxes in TX, when the line item is a final payment and the tax amount (and net taxable amount) is less than the standard calculation (due to late payments with SI sales).
V-8 Vehicle Uploads, DealerSync vendor, adds VideoURLs column to the upload files.
Customer Reporting, R-3-5-6: will now include a line for recurring fees written off
For WA: DMV Online, License Express vendor- the mileage sent will now be the mileage at the time of sale instead of the mileage listed on the vehicle.
Frazer Dealer Management Software
Aug. 24th, 2021
Version 3.5275
For V-8 Vehicle Uploads, AutoClick vendor, adds OriginalCost and TotalCost columns to the upload files, at the request of the vendor.
When using SVR integration in Frazer to render a GPS map, the Long and Lat will be extended to 7 decimals for a more accurate GPS location.
Frazer Dealer Management Software
Aug. 17th, 2021
Version 3.5273
This week was just too muggy! We did a nip here and a tuck there for maintenance, as well as some work on a top secret new feature. Shhh…
Frazer Dealer Management Software
Aug. 10th, 2021
Version 3.5269
SiriusXM 3-month trials recently became available for all retail auto sales, and Frazer is serious about you and your customers’ privacy. We’ve added a reminder message so that your customers have a chance to decide whether to activate the trial or opt out. If you’re pretty sure that your customers would all enjoy some free satellite radio, you can turn that reminder off in Frazer System Options.
For OH: Who knows what tax changes lurk in the heart of the great Midwest? Well… someone here does! We’ve prepared for Paulding County, Ohio to reduce their tax from 7.25% to 6.75% on October 1st, 2021.
Frazer Dealer Management Software
Aug. 3rd, 2021
Version 3.5265
For NJ: We took a trip down the shore and integrated with myNewJersey.com, so now our New Jersey dealers can print temp tags right from Frazer!
Our new Finance Offers browse is sure to raise eyebrows! Now you can view multiple offers from multiple lenders for all of your prospects, all in one window. Look for it under the Sales menu, option K, “Finance This Deal Offers.”
Flushed transmission, inflated tires, and other process improvements.