PBS Computer Vendor

[checkme]

Thanks to Mike Davis and Chuck Hartle for answering my questions on the Auto Soft company computer system. It seems from those answers that we are best to stay with R&R, but to satisfy our curiosity I would like to know if you have any expierence with a computer vendor named PBS. What can you tell me about their system and how it stacks up aganist R&R. Thanks!

[Chuck Hartle]

You got me. I have heard very little about PBS. A dealer in Central California told me they converted to it and had terrible results. However, I have heard that about every computer vendor, including ADP and Reynolds and Reynolds.

Hopefully, someone out there can give you an answer. Good Luck.

Chuck Hartle'

[Matt Parsons]

PBS is based out of Calgary, Alberta Canada. Unless their is a group of Canadian dealers monitoring this forum, you may not get much feedback on your question.

I do believe however that a dealer in Jackson, Michigan uses PBS with strong/positive results. For more information, I would suggest you contact the dealer - Wes Lutz - at Extreme Dodge.

Good Luck

[Mike Nicholes]

PBS has been in the Canadian Marketplace for a couple of years. They are mostly in GM dealers, but have some others also. When I first looked at their system (at the request of GM Canada) I was impressed that they were on the right track. I have had no other discussions with them past some challenges that I gave them over a year ago. Current users seem satisfied. They are a pure Windows based system which makes their hardware much less expensive than the mainline DMS around today. They are worth a look. Service in the US should be the biggest concern, along with proper training on the system. But, I believe, they are a valid player.
Mike Nicholes