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  1. Q: How do I find an accessory?

    A: There are several ways to locate a specific accessory.  See “ Navigating the Virtual Counter ” for a step by step approach using icons and drop downs. Or, if you know the part number, simply enter it into the search field. You can also search by...
  2. Q: Can I see what items can be residualized by Volkswagen Credit?

    A: The Volkswagen Virtual Counter does flag items that can be residualized.  These appear under the “Dealer” tab as “Financing Eligible”.  Remember that Volkswagen Credit’s Residualization policies can change 2 to 3 times per year. ...
  3. Q: How do Customers order Navigation Disks & SD Cards?

     A: Starting July 1st, 2014 all Updates for RNS315, RNS510, and BOSCH navigation are available through: www.navigation.com/vw or, 1-866-462-8837 (Monday – Friday : 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Eastern Time and Saturday: 10:00am - 2:00 PM Eastern T...
  4. Building Quotes

    When you have a customer who wants specific items on the phone, at the counter, or communicating through email correspondence,  it’s easy to add them in the List / Cart by using any of the following enhanced search tools.  Quick Add is useful ...
  5.  EP. 6 – Exploring the SimplePart Control Panel

    In this video, we'll explore the basics of your SimplePart Control Panel's performance reports and how to use these to quickly understand the performance of your online parts business.
  6. Your Guide to: Shipping Best Practices

    Once you decide to start selling online, shipping becomes a huge aspect of your parts counter’s operations and sales. Shipping is not only a necessity, but a profit center for many dealers. It can also be a deal-breaker for many customers when sh...
  7. Q: Where do I find the Q1 2016 MDO Catalog?

    A: Virtual Counter does not currently contain an MDO catalog. This could be added in the future. For now, a high quality downloadable MDO catalog is attached below as a PDF file which is updated quarterly. Looking for the Q2 2016 MDO catalog? C...
  8. Searching Orders

    How to Search Orders When you log into the Control Panel and you need to locate a specific order, there are a few different ways to search for it. You can either use the "Orders" drop down in the menu at the top of the page. You can also use the "R...
  9.  EP. 5 – Check and Adjust Tax Rates

    In this video, we'll go over how to use our platform's built-in tools to check and adjust tax rates for your business.
  10.  EP. 3 – Configure Your Profile

    In this video, we'll review how to set or update the basic profile information for your parts website - information like your address, business name, phone number, and more.