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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.

  1. Hover over System Configuration, Vehicles, followedand byclick Manage Vehicle Makes.

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  2. The Manage Vehicle Makes page displaysdisplays, withshowing all ofcurrently thedefined availablevehicle choices.makes.

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    Adding Vehicle Makes

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Adding 
  1. Click Add Make.
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  2. Complete completeName thefield.
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  3. Click Save Changes.

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Editing Vehicle
Makes

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  1. Locate the Make you wish to modify in the list.
  2. Click the Edit button next to it.
  3. 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.

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Deleting
Vehicle
Makes

  1. To delete makes simply click the Delete button next toLocate the make you wish to remove from the list.

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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. 

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