Platinum Multi-Branch - add a customer from another branch

Multi BranchUpdated 20 Sep 20262 min read

In a Platinum multi-branch account, a customer who has visited another branch does not need to be created again. This article shows you how to find that customer in the shared database and add them to your branch.

The following is a guide on working with Customers in Workshop Software's Platinum Multi-branch system. This guide is specifically for anyone with Platinum Multi-Branch subscription.

How to add a customer that has used another branch

Please note: At this time, this feature can only be used in the customer quick add on invoice and events/bookings.

1. Click on the '+' icon next to the main search bar in Workshop Software, and select 'Customer Invoice'

Workshop Software platinum multi-branch - add a customer from another branch showing '+' icon next to the main search bar ...

2. Click on the '+' to add a new customer.

Workshop Software platinum multi-branch - add a customer from another branch showing '+' to add a new customer

3. Click on 'Search Branches'

Workshop Software platinum multi-branch - add a customer from another branch showing ' search branches '

4. A pop up box will appear and you can now search with any of the following details in the 'Search By' field:

  • Mobile
  • Email
  • Registration/Plate Number
  • VIN

Workshop Software screen showing mobile email registration/plate number vin

5. Enter the value in the field provided and click on 'Apply'. This will search for that item in all branches and provide a list:

Workshop Software screen showing this will search for that item in all branches and provide a list

6. Select the customer or vehicle that you want to use:

Workshop Software platinum multi-branch - add a customer from another branch showing customer or vehicle that you want to use

7. Click on 'Create & Add' to add the customer into your company system, and to add this also to the invoice or booking:

Please note: If you search by the mobile number or the email, only the customer will be added. HOWEVER, if you search by the Vehicle (VIN, Registration/Plate Number), it will bring BOTH the customer and the vehicle across to your branch.

Workshop Software screen showing however , if you search by the vehicle (vin, registration/plate number), it w...

Good to Know

  • You can search for a customer by name, phone number, or email address using the search bar.
  • This feature is also available on the Workshop Software mobile app if you have mobile access enabled on your account.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this change affect existing invoices for this customer?

Changes to customer details (such as name, address, or contact information) apply to future invoices. Existing completed invoices retain the details that were on the invoice at the time it was created.

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