The Wrenchead and WORLDPAC catalogs are initiated from the Online Order tab of the work order dialog.The Software was designed to work seamless with a number of electronic catalogs using modern communication tools. As a result, the integration of the catalogs with the work order system is very unique and powerful.
The Wrenchead and WORLDPAC catalogs are initiated from the Online Order tab of the work order dialog.
Before you can use the catalog, you must identify the vehicle's year, make, model, and engine. The 
icon allow you to quickly enter the vehicle information on one dialog or you can use the smart labels beside each field. A quick list of the last 25 vehicles you looked up is provided under the vehicle information. When using the catalog within the work order, the vehicle card will automatically pass the information to the catalog when using Activant or NAPA. NAPA will require that you enter the vehicle information specific to their vehicle table listings. This is only required the first time you use the catalog for that vehicle. Subsequent lookups will remember the information.
To Search for a Labor Operation from an existing labor line item.
On the Work Order editor screen, double click the Labor Line Item to open the update labor line item dialog.
Click the Labor Guide button on the toolbar to open the labor guide dialog.
If you have a preset labor search configured, you will be presented with the labor operations and times. If not, either type in a text search in the Guide Search field or navigate the Category/Group/Description drop down menus on the right side of the window.
Click on the labor operation you require. If there are multiple option for the job such as air conditioning interference, hold down your CTRL key while selecting them. See example below.
Click on Apply to update the work order with the labor descriptions and time.
Tip: There are two options available to you when applying labor to the work order from the labor guide. They are to copy labor descriptions and copy labor sub operation descriptions. These options are located directly beneath the Guide Search field. By default, copy labor descriptions is checked and copy labor sub operation descriptions is not.
To Insert a New Labor Line Item and Search the Labor Guide.
Right click on an existing line item within the service package.
Choose either insert above or insert below depending on where you want the new item to appear relative to the item you selected in step 1.
Choose Labor.
A new Update Labor Line Item dialog will appear. Click on the Labor Guide button.
Either type in a text search in the Guide Search field or navigate the Category/Group/Description drop down menus on the right side of the window.
Click on the labor operation you require. If there are multiple option for the job such as air conditioning interference, hold down your CTRL key while selecting them. See example below.
Click on Apply to update the work order with the labor descriptions and time.
Tip: There are two options available to you when applying labor to the work order from the labor guide. They are to copy labor descriptions and copy labor sub operation descriptions. These options are located directly beneath the Guide Search field. By default, copy labor descriptions is checked and copy labor sub operation descriptions is not.
To Search the Labor Guide (Stand Alone Catalog)
Click the Labor Guide button on the toolbar to open the labor guide dialog.
Either type in a text search in the Guide Search field or navigate the Category/Group/Description drop down menus on the right side of the window.
The labor operations and times are displayed.
Labor Search Tour (Stand Alone Catalog)
To Search for a Part from an existing material line item.
On the Work Order editor screen, double click the Material Line Item to open the update material line item dialog.
Click the Catalog button on the toolbar to open the Catalog dialog. If you have multiple catalog user ID's configured, select the catalog you wish to use.
If you have a preset part search configured, you will be presented with the parts available that match the application. If not, either type in a text search in the Catalog Search field or navigate the Category/Group/Description drop down menus on the right side of the window.
If the part description is underlined, additional information is available via Activant's Cover to Cover feature. Information includes: pictures, OEM part numbers, specifications, warranty, etc. Simply click on the description to launch it.
Click on the part you require. The quantity will default to the PC (Per Car Quantity).
Click on Apply to update the work order with the part number, description and suggested selling price. If the part number is found in inventory the part will be drawn from inventory automatically.
Tip: There are two options available to you when applying parts to the work order from the catalog. They are to copy part descriptions and copy parts pricing. These options are located directly beneath the Catalog Search field. By default, they are both checked.
Time Saver: You can also right click on the item and choose the catalog to use. This saves you from having to open the material item dialog and then save it when exiting the catalog.
To Insert a New Material Line Item and Search the Catalog.
Right click on an existing line item within the service package.
Choose either insert above or insert below depending on where you want the new item to appear relative to the item you selected in step 1.
Choose Supplied Item then Unsourced Part.
A new Update Material Line Item dialog will appear.
Click the Catalog button on the toolbar to open the Catalog dialog. If you have multiple catalog user ID's configured, select the catalog you wish to use.
Either type in a text search in the Catalog Search field or navigate the Category/Group/Description drop down menus on the right side of the window.
If the part description is underlined, additional information is available via Activant's Cover to Cover feature. Information includes: pictures, OEM part numbers, specifications, warranty, etc. Simply click on the description to launch it.
Click on the part you require. The quantity will default to the PC (Per Car Quantity).
Click on Apply to update the work order with the part number, description and suggested selling price. If the part number is found in inventory the part will be drawn from inventory automatically.
Tip: There are two options available to you when applying parts to the work order from the catalog. They are to copy part descriptions and copy parts pricing. These options are located directly beneath the Catalog Search field. By default, they are both checked.
To Search for a Part (Stand Alone Catalog)
Click the Parts Catalog shortcut.
Either type in a text search in the Catalog Search field or navigate the Category/Group/Description drop down menus on the right side of the window.
The parts information will be displayed.
Part Search Tour (Stand Alone Catalog)
Using All Lines. (Check Other Manufacturer Lines in the Entire Catalog)
Select the part number you wish to check other product lines against.
Click the smart label on the Query button.
Click All Line.
Select all the lines you wish to query on by clicking in the corresponding boxes.
Click Apply. The cross referenced line items will be displayed.
Using Interchange (Parts Cross-Referencing Utility)
Interchange is used to cross-reference part numbers. This can be a useful tool if you have a competitive part that has been taken off the vehicle. An example might be an OEM belt or a Gates belt and your supplier stocks Dayco.
From the Parts Catalog Tab
Right click the part number.
Choose Interchange.
The part numbers that cross-reference to the selected part are displayed.
From the Interchange Tab
In the Search field, type the part number and then press enter.
The part numbers that cross-reference to the selected part are displayed.
Click on the part number for the application and then click Apply to return the information back to the work order.
Tire Fitment provides the standard tire sizes for the vehicle models, Lug Nut Torque Ft/Lbs, inflation and rim width.
Open the catalog and click the Tire tab. The standard tire fitment information for the selected vehicle will be displayed.
To search your inventory for tires in that size, select the tire size, right click and choose Search Inventory.
Tip: The Software can provide you with tire price lists from your tire supplier. Ask your local representative for details.
To check pricing and availability:
Search for the parts in the catalog as per normal.
Click the box under the C column for each part your want to check. Or, click the heading box for the entire manufacturer to select all parts.
Choose the online supplier from the Supplier drop down list.
When using the master list as a supplier, only pricing is provided.
Click on the Check Availability button.
If the part is found in the local inventory, the I column box will be selected. If you do not have enough quantity to satisfy the application the checkbox will be magenta.
If the part is found at the supplier specified through online ordering, the O column box will be selected and your pricing from the supplier will be returned. The sell price defaults will calculate your selling prices if implemented. When the parts are found in the supplier's distribution center or warehouse, the O will display a magenta W. When the part is found at another store within their network, the O will display a blue N.
If the supplier has an alternate part for the application, it will be listed directly below the part you inquired on and will be blue in color.
Click Apply to return the part and pricing information back to the work order. The quantity will default to the PC (Per Car Quantity).
To Search for a Part from an existing material line item.
Important: The first time you look up parts using the Napa Catalog, you will require to link the software's vehicle card to the Napa vehicle card. You will be prompted a dialog is provided with the existing vehicle information to help.
On the Work Order editor screen, double click the Material Line Item to open the update material line item dialog.
Click the Napa Catalog button on the toolbar to open the Catalog dialog.
If you have a preset part search configured, you will be presented with the parts available that match the application. If not, either type in a text search in the Catalog Search field or navigate the Category/Group drop down menus on the right side of the window.
Click on the part you require. The quantity will default to the PC (Per Car Quantity).
Click on Apply to update the work order with the part number, description and suggested selling price. If the part number is found in inventory the part will be drawn from inventory automatically.
Tip: There are two options available to you when applying parts to the work order from the catalog. They are to copy part descriptions and copy parts pricing. These options are located directly beneath the Catalog Search field. By default, they are both checked.
Time Saver: You can also right click on the item and choose the catalog to use. This saves you from having to open the material item dialog and then save it when exiting the catalog.
To Insert a New Material Line Item and Search the Catalog.
Important: The first time you look up parts using the Napa Catalog, you will require to link the software's vehicle card to the Napa vehicle card. You will be prompted a dialog is provided with the existing vehicle information to help. Right click on an existing line item within the service package.
Choose either insert above or insert below depending on where you want the new item to appear relative to the item you selected in step 1.
Choose Supplied Item then Unsourced Part.
A new Update Material Line Item dialog will appear. Click on the NAPA Catalog button.
Either type in a text search in the Catalog Search field or navigate the Category/Group drop down menus on the right side of the window.
Click on the part you require. The quantity will default to the PC (Per Car Quantity).
Click on Apply to update the work order with the part number, description and suggested selling price. If the part number is found in inventory the part will be drawn from inventory automatically.
Tip: There are two options available to you when applying parts to the work order from the catalog. They are to copy part descriptions and copy parts pricing. These options are located directly beneath the Catalog Search field. By default, they are both checked.
To Search for a Part (Stand Alone Catalog)
Click the Parts Catalog shortcut.
Either type in a text search in the Catalog Search field or navigate the Category/Group/Description drop down menus on the right side of the window.
The parts information will be displayed.
Part Search Tour (Stand Alone Catalog)
To check pricing and availability:
Search for the parts in the catalog as per normal.
Click the box under the C column for each part your want to check. Or, click the heading box for the entire parts list.
Choose the online supplier from the Supplier drop down list.
When using the master list as a supplier, only pricing is provided.
Click on the Check Availability button.
If the part is found in the local inventory, the I column box will be selected. If you do not have enough quantity to satisfy the application the checkbox will be magenta .
If the part is found at the supplier specified through online ordering, the O column box will be selected and your pricing from the supplier will be returned. The sell price defaults will calculate your selling prices if implemented. When the parts are found in the supplier's distribution center or warehouse, a W will be displayed in purple.
If the supplier has an alternate part for the application, it will be shown in the comments next to the listed part.
Click Apply to return the part and pricing information back to the work order. The quantity will default to the PC (Per Car Quantity).
To Search for a Part from an existing material line item.
On the Work Order editor screen, double click the Material Line Item to open the update material line item dialog.
Click the Catalog button on the toolbar to open the Catalog dialog. If CARQUEST is not your default catalog, click the drop down arrow beside the catalog button on the toolbar.
If you have a preset part search configured, the search term will automatically be inserted into the catalog search field. If not, type in a text search in the Catalog Search field or navigate the Category/Group/Description drop down menus on the right side of the window.
Click the binoculars icon to initiate the search.
If the part description is underlined, additional information is available. Information includes: pictures, OEM part numbers, specifications, warranty, etc. Simply click on the description to launch it.
If the part is found in the local inventory, the I column box will be selected. If you do not have enough quantity to satisfy the application the checkbox will be magenta.
If the part is found at the supplier specified through online ordering, the O column box will be selected and your pricing from the supplier will be returned. The sell price defaults will calculate your selling prices if implemented. When the parts are found in the supplier's distribution center or warehouse, the O will display a magenta W. When the part is found at another store within their network, the O will display a blue N.
If the supplier has an alternate part for the application, it will be listed directly below the part you inquired on and will be blue in color.
Click on the part you require. The quantity will default to the PC (Per Car Quantity).
Click on Apply to update the work order with the part number, description and suggested selling price. If the part number is found in inventory the part will be drawn from inventory automatically.
Tip: There are three options available to you when applying parts to the work order from the catalog. They are to copy part descriptions, copy parts pricing and copy parts quantity. These options are located directly beneath the Catalog Search field. By default, they are both checked.
Time Saver: You can also right click on the item and choose the catalog to use. This saves you from having to open the material item dialog and then save it when exiting the catalog.
To Insert a New Material Line Item and Search the Catalog.
Right click on an existing line item within the service package.
Choose either insert above or insert below depending on where you want the new item to appear relative to the item you selected in step 1.
Choose Supplied Item then Unsourced Part.
A new Update Material Line Item dialog will appear.
Click the Catalog button on the toolbar to open the Catalog dialog. If CARQUEST is not your default catalog, click the drop down arrow beside the catalog button on the toolbar.
If you have a preset part search configured, the search term will automatically be inserted into the catalog search field. If not, type in a text search in the Catalog Search field or navigate the Category/Group/Description drop down menus on the right side of the window.
Click the binoculars icon to initiate the search.
If the part description is underlined, additional information is available. Information includes: pictures, OEM part numbers, specifications, warranty, etc. Simply click on the description to launch it.
Click on the part you require. The quantity will default to the PC (Per Car Quantity).
Click on Apply to update the work order with the part number, description and suggested selling price. If the part number is found in inventory the part will be drawn from inventory automatically.
Tip: There are three options available to you when applying parts to the work order from the catalog. They are to copy part descriptions, copy parts pricing and copy parts quantity. These options are located directly beneath the Catalog Search field. By default, they are both checked.
Using Interchange (Parts Cross-Referencing Utility)
Interchange is used to cross-reference part numbers. This can be a useful tool if you have a competitive part that has been taken off the vehicle. An example might be an OEM belt or a Gates belt and your supplier stocks Dayco.
From the Parts Catalog Tab
Right click the part number.
Choose Interchange.
The part numbers that cross-reference to the selected part are displayed.
From the Interchange Tab
In the Search field, type the part number and then press enter.
The part numbers that cross-reference to the selected part are displayed.
Click on the part number for the application and then click Apply to return the information back to the work order.
Tire Fitment provides the standard tire sizes for the vehicle models, Lug Nut Torque Ft/Lbs, inflation and rim width.
Open the catalog and click the Tire tab. The standard tire fitment information for the selected vehicle will be displayed.
To search your inventory for tires in that size, select the tire size, right click and choose Search Inventory.
Tip: The Software can provide you with tire price lists from your tire supplier. Ask your local representative for details.
CARQUEST Catalog (20:00)When searching for parts an automatic ePartExpert to AAIA vehicle ID conversion will be performed and if successful that vehicle ID will be passed to Wrenchead automatically.
To Search for a Part from an existing material line item.
On the Work Order editor screen, double click the Material Line Item to open the update material line item dialog.
Click the Wrenchead Catalog button on the toolbar to open the Catalog dialog.
Find all the parts you require according to the instructions provided to you by your parts supplier and add them to your order.
Click the Order Review tab to see your list of parts.
Click Copy & Return at the top left of the dialog to return your parts information to the work order.
Time Saver: You can also right click on the item and choose the catalog to use. This saves you from having to open the material item dialog and then save it when exiting the catalog.
To Insert a New Material Line Item and Search the Catalog.
Right click on an existing line item within the service package.
Choose either insert above or insert below depending on where you want the new item to appear relative to the item you selected in step 1.
Choose Supplied Item then Unsourced Part.
A new Update Material Line Item dialog will appear. Click on the Wrenchead Catalog button.
Find all the parts you require according to the instructions provided to you by your parts supplier and add them to your order.
Click the Order Review tab to see your list of parts.
Click Copy & Return at the top left of the dialog to return your parts information to the work order.
To Search for a Part (Stand Alone Catalog)
Click the Parts Catalog short cut.
Find all the parts you require according to the instructions provided to you by your parts supplier.
The WORLDPAC catalog is initiated from the Online Order tab of the work order dialog.
Right click on any line item on the work order and then click OnDemand5.
Choose:
TSB - Technican service bulletins
Repair - Repair information and instructions
Maintenance - Maintenance information & schedules
Estimate - Estimating guide.
Once part information has been applied to the work order, you can place the order for the parts as required. Please refer the Supplier Connection topic for instructions.