Here is the list of purchasing options for used cars


Option A: Vehicle purchase

• Create an estimate in the name of the garage that buys the vehicle
• Add the vehicle
• Create the stock number (e.g.: VA1)
• Purchase the vehicle via the “Purchasing” module

Note: You can then write a cheque to your supplier


Option B: Vehicle purchase with exchange

• Create an estimate in the name of the garage that buys the vehicle
• Add the vehicle to take back
• Create the stock number (e.g.: VA2)
• Open an estimate in the client’s name
• Make the purchase transaction for the vehicle that is in inventory with a stock number (F5)

                  E.g.: VA1  Honda Accord – 1 x 100,000

• Add the vehicle to be exchanged by entering its stock number (F5)

                  E.g.: VA2  Mercedes 1992 – 1 x 5,000

Option C: Vehicle purchase with financing / consignment

• Create an estimate in the name of the garage that buys the vehicle
• Add the vehicle
• Create the stock number (e.g.:  VA1)
• Purchase the vehicle via the “Purchasing” module and pay your supplier
• Make a transaction in the general ledger in your accounting system for the financing transaction

- Due at financing.
- Bank account.

• Add a note of the vehicle number on which the financing applies.
• In the inventory window, use the “Description 1” field to add this transaction’s reference.