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With over 70 Ford Retail Dealers and Authorised Repairs, Gemini Systems provide DMS solutions for more retail dealers than any other DSP.  Gemini Systems’  Ford-centric DMS means our dealers have confidence and the assurance that Gemini Systems will continue its’ long and stable relationship with Ford of Britain. In fact, some dealers even say that Evolution is “THE Ford Dealer Management System”. The committed to our Ford Dealers also means we have created our own Ford Dealer Working Group where Gemini Systems senior staff attend…[Continue Reading]

Evolution DX Release 4, 2019 is now available (v1.17.1904.702) Please contact our support team on +44(0)1522 698 911 or log into the Raptor Support Portal to schedule the update. Log into Raptor New FeaturesDX-1190  Added the ability to copy and duplicate Journal Templates in EvolutionDX-680 (6564) Added the ability to change the payment type within cash book ImprovementsDX-1147 Updated the Returns Module to ensure Supplier Reference is always populatedDX-184 (7788) Enabled the Email button on the Parts Returns ReportDX-164 (8130) Added the ability to hit Return/Enter when using…[Continue Reading]

Evolution DMS Release 3 2018 is now available (1.17.1803.495) Please contact our support team on +44(0)1522 698 911 or log into the Raptor Support Portal to schedule the update. Log into Raptor Case     Fix/Change 3406    Integrated eVHC : Added the ability to view Parts & Labour types that have no Franchise set against them 5745    Added a “retry” to POLK interface feed 5772    Changes made to the POLK interface to now pick up backdated invoices 6135    Parts Stock Orders – Order Number/Supplier Reference…[Continue Reading]

Gemini Systems has joined forces with MotorCheck to bring its customers the benefit of data rich, yet competitively priced, vehicle provenance reports via its Evolution DMS. The new collaboration means that dealers can now seamlessly take advantage of MotorCheck reports to ensure used and part exchange stock has a clean history as well as streamline their stock inventory processes. All vehicle history reports are produced in a clear and professional, digital format, designed to be easily shared as marketing collateral with prospective buyers.   Crucially, through…[Continue Reading]

Evolution DX Release 2, 2019 is now available (v1.17.1902.681) Please contact our support team on +44(0)1522 698 911 or log into the Raptor Support Portal to schedule the update. Log into Raptor New Features DX-207 (8063) Added the ability select the quantity of Non-Stock parts to return, once added to a job sheet DX-124 (6321) Added the ability to assign automatic/default creditor costs to specific vehicle types (SEE HELP DOC HERE) DX-95 (8125) Implemented Making Tax Digital (MTD) functionality. Evolution DX is now recognised by HMRC (SEE HELP…[Continue Reading]

Evolution DX Release 1, 2019 is now available (V1.17.1901.676) Please contact our support team on +44(0)1522 698 911 or log into the Raptor Support Portal to schedule the update. Log into Raptor **Due to a change of internal systems to improve development processes, some development case numbers will have both an old and new number. Gemini Systems took this opportunity to do a large ‘bug fix’ update rather than concentrating on introducing new features.** New Features DX-90 8052 – Show message when parts are added to job below…[Continue Reading]

Gemini Systems are delighted to announce that Evolution DX is now recognised by HMRC as a Making Tax Digital (MTD) solution offering the following features: Digital record keeping Submit VAT Return View VAT Return View VAT Liabilities View VAT Payments For more information and how MTD works in Evolution DX, check out the Making Tax Digital section of our Help and Videos page For the full list of HMRC recognised MTD solution providers, please check the HMRC web page: https://www.tax.service.gov.uk/making-tax-digital-software Users of the Evolution DMS (which…[Continue Reading]

Evolution DX Release 5, 2018 is now available Please contact our support team on +44(0)1522 698 911 or log into the Raptor Support Portal to schedule the update. Log into Raptor 6513    Showroom System (EvolSales) user accounts are now merged with Evolution, **during this update a merge/delete/new procedure will be invoked which requires client intervention.** 5324    Email Read/Open/Bounce/Click rates will be available in Campaign365 for emails sent following the update (and after minor config) 6317    The system invoice header will now be included on sales ledger…[Continue Reading]

Gemini Systems has witnessed a big shift towards adoption of technology in recent years, with dealers aiming to reduce administration overheads and digitise processes. This shift has largely been driven by tighter margins and a more challenging market, which has made cost-cutting essential for many. The uptake of Gemini Systems’ app-based features, such as eVHC, video, digital service advisor, and technician clocking, was unprecedented in 2017 and 2018, as digitising these processes undoubtedly adds profit opportunities and reduces staffing costs. Another major dealership overhead is…[Continue Reading]

Evolution DX Release 4, 2018 is now available Please contact our support team on +44(0)1522 698 911 or log into the Raptor Support Portal to schedule the update. Log into Raptor 897      The ‘Technician Invoiced Labour’ has been updated and Recovery Rate has been added 4764    The Labour and Parts Type selection boxes are now dynamically sized to ensure all text is visible 5533    There was a spurious problem where users might get stuck in Sublet Order credits following a warning message, resolved 6597 …[Continue Reading]