The latest version is V2.12 - Released September 2008: This contains all the previous updates - if you are using any older version of GARAGEBase Pro from Aug 2003 V2.1 then you can upgrade straight to V2.12 - without losing any data. V2.8 onwards is Windows Vista compatible - V2.8 onwards will still work with Windows XP and all previous version of Windows.

September 2008 V2.12

Purchase Ledger: This has now been added allowing users to complete their full VAT returns using just GB Pro. The export to Sage still remains and has been made easier. We have also added a new front screen and one or two other cosmetic changes.

August 2008 V2.11

Added security: You now have greater control to access various areas of the system by 'Access Level passwords. This is set in 'Master Setup'. The old delete password can now be changed by the owner. Access Level passwords can be turned on or off and set up from within Master setup - Access level Passwords.

SMS (text) messages for service and test reminders: You will now be able to send groups of personalized messages containing the owner name - licence number and test expiry date for test and service reminders. From Search engine 1 you can create the file that contains this data and then import it into a variety of SMS applications - this way you can choose the best SMS deals and are not tied into just 1 application. We have a link from Master setup - Application Buttons to SMS providers.

Service packs: Create 'Service packs' from your parts list and then add them to an invoice by the click of 1 button. Service pack prices can be the same as the individual selling price or can be reduced or not shown at all.

Lock invoice: You can now lock an invoice at the 'Invoice per vehicle' screen. Unlock using the 'Access Level' password if you are using it.

Export to Sage: We have made it easier to capture the data when exporting to Sage. Please note that existing users who use Export to Sage will need to go to Accounts Manager - Master setup - Tax entry. You will need to ensure that your nominal names are correctly set up within GB Pro. This should only take a minute or two.

What we have removed: We have removed from Accounts Manager - Stock control - Supplier details, the ability to allocate individual parts supplied by each supplier. We found that this was method was overcomplicated and not used by anybody( based on our help questions and research). Please note this does not effect the ability to name the suppliers in the ' Product name' entry screen which remains a vital and much used part of the system. To safeguard your data 'Customer Name' changes / Edits are now are done from Search Engine 3.

March 2008 V2.10

What's been added:

The ability to send text messages for test and service reminders ( the software for this ( SMS Sender) is free and will be released after final testing is complete). You will ideally need an ADSL ( Broadband) connections on your PC to use this feature. You will need to prepay for the messages that you send approximately 12p per message.

We have included 3 application buttons that you can program to start other applications while still running GARAGEBase Pro

One of these will be for the DVLA look feature that is being arranged and due to go live very soon.

From Search Engine 1 you can now print Avery labels for Test and Service Reminders

Payment of your raised invoices can now be made by just the click of a button from - Customer details - Pay inv button. Cash sale invoice receipts should still be entered via the account button as normal.

Feb 2008

What's included: All that is in GARAGEBase Pro + VOSA safety check reminder letters- Yearly safety check planner ( for your customers) - 2 & 6 yearly Tacho inspection dates and reminders - Tail lift weight reminders LOLA + Add credit card percentage charges to invoices. TRUCKBase is not available as a download so please contact our office on 0800 011 33 50.

Sep 2007 V2.9 - Our best ever new feature - it's a must

You can now move vehicle service history from owner to owner - allowing you to see a full history of what work you have done to a vehicle and when - no matter who owned the vehicle. You can also view service history and see what customer owned the vehicle when you did the work to it. Gone are the days of full stops and commas !!

An additional invoice layout which prints nothing from GARAGEBase Pro in the top 2.5" of the invoice: View this new invoice format

April 2007 V2.8 - Compatible with Windows Vista and XP

The full install version is now compatible with Windows Vista - plus all other versions of Windows including XP and Small Business Server. If you intend to use GARAGEBase Pro on a Vista PC now or in the future then you will need at least the full install of V2.8.

Aug 2006 V2.7 - includes new invoice design

You can now add an Order Number to the Invoice - Stock profit margin is now shown as an absolute price and not an average

Increase your parts price by a fixed percentage 'globally' either by 'Product Category' or the complete parts catalogue.

Increase your hourly rate to all customers by a fixed percentage.

An additional new invoice layout with the option to print without a discount column (called short invoice) and also redesigned to avoid going to 2 pages so soon - we have had positive feed back on this design during testing.

The option to print an invoice showing the total hours and the agreed hourly rate

Stock values shown on stock check report in product analysis.

Cash accounting paid added customer name and postcode

The choice to print an invoice showing a discount column or not in the parts list, on the invoice - "Short invoice"

Job sheet telephone number added and new job sheet design.

Customer details – inv list : drill down to now see payments allocated to that invoice

Payments allocated to each invoice listed by invoice date in SE3 Group banking date report

Vehicle service history now readable from start screen "Vehicle licence number" box: "Click yellow vehicle no box"

Send SMS (Text) messages to your customers - for example to inform them of when their vehicle is ready for collection or not