BY News Editor ON 13/01/2009 10:15

The following new vehicles were added to the Inter-est system in December:

Audi A4 2008 On
Ford Fiesta 2009 On
Ford Streetka
Honda Accord 2009 On
Mercedes C Class 2007 On
Seat Ibiza 2009 On
Citroen Berlingo 2008 On
Citroen Nemo 2008 On
Vauxhall Tigra 2004 On
Volkswagen Scirocco 2009 On

We also added vehicle-specific Vision graphics for the following vehicles:

Audi A4 2008 On
Audi A5 2007 ON
Audi A6 2004 To 2008
BMW 1 Series 2004 To 2007
BMW 1 Series 2007 On
BMW X5 2007 On
Citroen C5 2008 On
Ford Kuga 2008 On

BY News Editor ON 28/11/2008 11:41

As a result of the VAT rate change announced earlier this week, the standard rate of VAT will change to 15% on Monday 1st December 2008. This has two implications for you as an Inter-est user:

1. The VAT rate used by Inter-est to calculate the net total value of  an estimate will be 15% for estimates created on or after 1st December.  Estimates created before this date will be unchanged at 17.5%. All printed reports now clearly state the VAT rate being used.

2. Users of the Inter-est system will be charged VAT at 15% for estimates created on or after 1st December, and 17.5% for estimates created before that date.

Please contact us if you require further information.

BY News Editor ON 21/11/2008 12:04

Inter-est Vision now includes support for Thatcham escribe methods packs.

For vehicles where Thatcham data has been released since February 2008, escribe will display a methods pack. A methods pack is an escribe methods manual which only contains those panels which are relevant to the estimate you have created, plus any standard information pages such as VIN location. This information is accessed by clicking on the escribe button in Inter-est Vision.

Click here to view a video showing a methods pack being accessed in escribe.

BY News Editor ON 22/10/2008 08:53

Due to a high level of demand for Inter-est training, we are pleased to announce that we will be running training courses in County Antrim and Edinburgh during November.

A full Inter-est training day will be held at Transport Training Services Ltd., Crumlin on 4th November. On the 18th November we will be running a half-day Vision refresher course at the Edinburgh Training and Conference Venue in the centre of Edinburgh.

These courses are likely to fill-up quickly - so if you are interested in attending we recommend that you go to the Training page and make your booking now.

 

BY News Editor ON 13/10/2008 08:49

Vehicle-specific graphics for the following Thatcham variants have been added to Vision:

BMW 1 Series 2004 To 2007

Nissan Micra 2003 To 2006

Nissan Micra 2007 On

Vauxhall Astravan 1998 To 2006

Vauxhall Astravan 2007 On

BY News Editor ON 08/09/2008 09:19

Vehicle-specific graphics for the following vehicles have just been added to Inter-est Vision:

Honda CR-V 1997 TO 2002

Nissan Primastar

Renault Trafic

Vauxhall Astra 1998 to 2004

Vauxhall Vivaro

We frequently add new graphics, so be sure to check back here regularly for updates.

BY News Editor ON 19/08/2008 15:30

Vehicle-specific graphics have recently been added to Vision for the following:

Make	Model	Year
Audi	A5	2007 on
BMW	1 Series	2007 on
BMW	X5	2007 on
Citroen	C5	2008 on
Fiat	500
Ford	Fiesta	2002 on
Ford	Focus	2008 on
Ford	Mondeo	2007 on
Honda	Civic	2006 on
Hyundai	i30
Kia	Ceed	2007 on
Mazda	2	2008 on
Meredes	C Class	2007 on
Mini	Mini	2007 on
Peugeot	308	2008 on
Renault	Laguna III	2008 on
Subaru	Impreza	2008 on
Subaru	Impreza	2008 WRX STi
Volkswagon	Tiguan	2008 on
Volvo	V70	2007 on

Please keep checking back regularly for more updates!

BY News Editor ON 06/08/2008 09:28

Security must always be paramount when using internet services, and we take this seriously when considering how to best serve our users.

Your unique username enables us to identify you as an individual.  The password we provide at registration is only intended for use for the first time you logon.  Following initial use, it is essential that you change it to a word of your own choosing to ensure the confidentiality and security of your estimating records.

• Log onto Inter-est using your existing password
• The Estimating tab is the first screen you come to.  There is a button labelled ‘password’ to the bottom right of this screen.
• Click the ‘password’ button and enter your new password in the space provided.
• Retype your new password to confirm
• Click ok

To ensure passwords remain secure, we recommend that they are 6 or more characters long, and are a combination of letters and numbers.  It is often a simple matter to substitute numbers for letters to make a memorable word more secure.  For example, 4 can be used instead of an A; 3 instead of an E or 5 instead of S.   Inter-est is not case sensitive.

For additional security, you should also consider periodically changing your password.  We do not enforce this practice but strongly recommend you consider doing so for your added protection.

BY News Editor ON 30/07/2008 07:59

We are pleased to announce that AutoFlow have released changes to their Body Management System that enable closer integration with Inter-est.

AutoFlow have improved the way they import .esx (export) files, allowing AutoFlow jobcards to show painted panels where appropriate. 

BY News Editor ON 25/07/2008 16:20

You will notice that we have made a minor cosmetic change to Vision. By popular demand we have renamed one of the tabs!  On the initial Vision screen, the tab previously labelled 'Panel Detail' is now entitled 'Graphics'.

Please continue to send us your feedback by emailing us at info@inter-est.net.