All Friday Systems, Inc. news and announcements relative to our Lot Wizard software will be posted to this news feed. Additional information can be obtained by contacting our office.
Latest News & Announcements
Craigslist Ads Tool beta test begins
Vehicle inventory data and photos uploaded with Lot Wizard can now be easily posted to craigslist.org with our newest classified advertising tool. This beta test is available to all customers, and is accessible after logging in.
Published on 10/04/2007
New window stickers now available
New window sticker designs are now available for download! Previews of the new stickers are online now. All customers can download the "Deluxe Window Sticker Package" update via the Plain Paper section of the internet download utility.
Published on 06/13/2007
Google Base syndication now live
We've just begun syndicating classified ads for all dealers to Google Base. These free ads will display on several Google properties and partner sites utilizing the Google API.
Published on 06/07/2007
Lot Wizard help manual revised
Lot Wizard's user manual has been completely revised and is now available both online and through the software itself. Current users can connect to download automatic updates to obtain the new document.
Published on 03/09/2007
Welcome Windows Vista!
Microsoft's newest operating system, Windows Vista, is scheduled to hit the streets on January 30, 2007. We're pleased to announce that we have already confirmed complete Lot Wizard compatibility, and we look forward to helping our users with a smooth transition to the new platform.
Published on 01/12/2007
Sales growth continues in 2006
When compared to 2005 sales data, website sales increased 94.9% and Lot Wizard sales increased 74% for the year 2006.
Published on 01/11/2007
Motoverse.com launches
Our newest website, Motoverse.com, has officially launched!
Published on 12/11/2006
Chrome® vehicle data now integrated
A partnership with Chrome® Systems has been formed, enabling the use of extensive vehicle data on Friday Systems dealer websites. This data includes EPA fuel economy, NHTSA crash test ratings, NHTSA recall campaigns, stock photography, standard model features, and technical specifications.
Published on 06/23/2006
QuickBooks interface beta test begins
An interface to the popular QuickBooks accounting software is now being tested in a live environment by select customers.
Published on 06/05/2006
Website Sales increase 173% in 2005
Website sales for the year 2005 increased 173% over 2004. This success can be attributed to the constant expansion of website features and a wider variety of designs.
Published on 01/13/2006
Lot Wizard 2.7.36 released
The latest Lot Wizard release, 2.7.36, is equipped with a number of new features. Notably, zip code decoding capability now further simplifies data entry by revealing the city, county, and state of any valid zip code.
Published on 12/06/2005
Increased technical support hours
Our technical support call center is now open during the following hours: Monday through Friday from 9:00AM to 8:00PM EST and Saturday from 10:00AM to 2:00PM EST.
Published on 08/04/2005
Lot Wizard 2.7 final build released
Lot Wizard customers can upgrade to the latest version by using the Download Updates utility.
Published on 07/19/2005
Lot Wizard 2.7beta released to select customers
Lot Wizard version 2.7 has entered a beta testing phase. When this release is finalized, version 2.7 will add Metro2 reporting capabilities, Texas BHPH administration, HS Terrorist Watch List checks, and menu selling to Lot Wizard's core functionality. General release is scheduled for July 2005.
Published on 04/14/2005
2004 sales increase 44%
Sales growth continues for the year 2004 over 2003. Total 2004 sales increased 44% above 2003 sales.
Published on 02/07/2005
Letter writer added to latest release
A full-featured word processor was added to Lot Wizard 2.6.137. The letter writer allows users to create custom letters (complete with database field merge) for sales follow-ups and buy here pay here collection notices.
Published on 09/17/2004
First half of 2004 sales report
Sales growth continues in 2004! Lot Wizard unit sales have increased over 162% from January to June when compared to the first half of 2003.
Published on 07/07/2004
Full VIN decoding now available
A full VIN decoder was added to Lot Wizard. This feature simplifies data entry for over 75,000 cars, trucks and motorcycles. Automatic updates to this database will commence from this point forward.
Published on 04/30/2004
Lot Wizard partners with CARFAX®
Friday Systems, Inc. has partnered with the CARFAX® Service Link Program to help dealers provide CARFAX with vehicle history data. Dealers that choose to participate in the program can help create permanent dealership records in the CARFAX vehicle database. This is a free service. For further information about the program, call CARFAX® at 1-800-274-2277, ext 4255.
Published on 03/15/2004
Sales increase by 153%
As a result of a successful internet marketing campaign, Lot Wizard sales in 2003 have increased over 153% compared to 2002 sales figures.
Published on 01/15/2004
RV and motorcycle support added to Lot Wizard
Additional features have been added to Lot Wizard 2.6.78 to make it easy for RV and motorcycle dealers to use the Lot Wizard software.
Published on 07/08/2003
Lot Wizard leads rapid sales growth
F & I software sales are up over 50 percent in 2003 compared to the first half 2002 sales. A trend of rapid sales growth continues since the introduction of Lot Wizard.
Published on 07/01/2003
New website designs available
A wider variety of available dealer web site templates are now available. All of our web sites can be previewed and customized using our new Site Builder. This tool allows users to assemble and preview websites before the point of sale.
Published on 11/17/2002
Lot Wizard version 2.6.41 released
Lot Wizard's inventory module has been enhanced since version 2.6 to include two exciting new features. Photo capacity has expanded to maintain up to 25 photos per vehicle, and users of Kelley Blue Book's Karpower software can import their inventory directly into Lot Wizard.
Published on 11/04/2002
Lot Wizard version 2.6 released
An updated version of Lot Wizard is now available for download. Version 2.6 contains various module updates and program enhancements.
Published on 07/01/2002
Cars.com ad syndication now live
Lot Wizard can now automate classified advertising on Cars.com.
Published on 06/15/2002
Lot Wizard version 2.5 released
Version 2.5 of Lot Wizard is now available to all customers. This new build combines the Inventory and Document Processing modules into a single application. Combining these modules more closely relates inventory and sales information within the program.
Published on 03/01/2002
Additional Lot Wizard licensing options now available
Since the Lot Wizard launch, one of the most frequent customer requests has been a flexible pricing structure in regards to monthly subscription fees. In response to this demand, a new pricing structure has been established for dealers who wish to purchase Lot Wizard and pay no monthly fees.
Published on 02/04/2002
Autotrader ad syndication to begin February 2002
Following a recently completed testing phase with Autotrader.com, classified ad uploads to Autotrader are expected to begin by February 2002. Once Lot Wizard's Autotrader service is online, customers will be able to upload their inventory to Autotrader, Auto-Locate and customer web sites hosted at Friday Systems by clicking a single button.
Published on 01/17/2002
Buy Here Pay Here module coming soon
An in-house financing module is now under development has been scheduled for a September 2001 release. This buy here pay here administration program will be integrated with the existing Document Processing system.
Published on 07/24/2001
Lot Wizard general release
Lot Wizard is now available for dealerships in Delaware and Pennsylvania. This release includes our newest module that enables deal document printing.
Published on 06/01/2001
Lot Wizard beta launched
The final beta release of the Lot Wizard Inventory and Internet System is now available. This new program is our replacement for the UC-95 and NC-95 software. This new system enables used car dealers to keep track of their inventory and upload his inventory to the internet for classified ad syndication. This system is currently available in a limited test market phase. A final release is expected to be available by June 1, 2001.
