Vehicle Makes
Vehicle Makes in OPS-COM allows administrators to define and manage the picklist of vehicle manufacturers (e.g., Ford, Honda, Toyota) used throughout the system. This feature is essential for accurate vehicle identification, comprehensive record-keeping, and ensuring consistent data entry for all vehicle-related information.
Using this Feature
Managing Vehicle Makes
Clickis done through the AdminManage OptionsVehicle Makes page.
- Hover over System Configuration, Vehicles,
followedand byclick Manage Vehicle Makes.

- The Manage Vehicle Makes page
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page Adding Vehicle Makes
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Adding
- Click Add Make.
and- Complete
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two required fields followed by- Click Save Changes.

Editing Vehicle
Makes
To
edit
vehicle
makes
click
- Locate the Make you wish to modify in the list.
- Click the Edit button next to it.
- Make your updates and click Save Changes.
Deleting
In order to delete a vehicle make, it must not be in use by any vehicles in the system. Administrators must first ensure that no vehicles are currently assigned this make youbefore wishit tocan makebe updates to.removed. This willprevents openvehicle arecords newfrom modalhaving windowblank allowingor youinvalid to changeinformation. the existing name of that item.

Deleting
Vehicle
Makes
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Best Practices & Considerations
- Accuracy and Completeness: Maintain an accurate and comprehensive list of vehicle makes to ensure precise data capture and easier searching for vehicle records.
- Consistency in Naming: Use clear, consistent, and recognizable names for vehicle makes to avoid confusion and ensure data uniformity.
- Data Integrity: Always verify that no vehicles are
sureassigned youto wisha specific make before attempting to delete thisit. vehicleReassigning make.
Important
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