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VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SYSTEM

Maintenance Planning & Workshop Management

Overview

Our Vehicle Maintenance System (VMS) is a complete workshop management platform built specifically for coach, bus and truck operators. Trusted by operators across the industry, it is used every day to manage vehicle maintenance, inspections and workshop operations.

More than just a maintenance records system, VMS combines powerful defect reporting and inspection planning with comprehensive tools for managing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. From job cards and workshop control to detailed vehicle histories and statutory inspection records, it gives operators complete visibility and control over every aspect of vehicle maintenance.

VMS streamlines the whole maintenance process, helping operators keep workshops running efficiently while ensuring records are accurate, up to date and maintained to the required standard.

  • Scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities
  • Comprehensive defect and accident reporting
  • Driver App including walk-around checks
  • Electronic job cards for the workshop
  • Six-month planner and workshop planner
  • Comprehensive tire and inventory management
  • 1,000Companies Worldwide
  • 2,825Users Worldwide
  • 16,500,000Activities Handled

Key Features

Vehicles

Comprehensive details of each vehicle can be entered into the system which includes the vehicle make and model, license information and test dates.

Employees

Details of each employee can be created in VMS or can be replicated via the integration from Coach Manager.

Driver App

Our award-winning Driver App is fully integrated with VMS and complies with all statutory walk-around check and defect reporting requirements.

Defect Reporting

The defect reporting system allows user definable defect types, stored common descriptions and a full implementation of the statutory reasons for failure to be used to record defects reported by employees.

Accidents and Incidents

Accidents or incidents can be managed through VMS including the ability to record a detailed description of any damage together with third party information where appropriate.

Activities and Job Cards

In addition to ensuring proper control of all statutory safety issues, VMS also provides a complete solution for operators looking to manage the maintenance of their vehicles for maximum efficiency and longevity.

Electronic Job Cards

The Electronic Job Card not only allows your workshop to become paperless, but also goes way beyond what can be achieved with the original paper document.

Six Month View Planner

The system automatically generates a six month view of scheduled activities which emulates the traditional wall planner.

Activity Diary

The activity diary has the capability of showing activities in both the future and in the past.

Workshop Planner

The highly visual bay planner has a drag and drop facility to allocate activities into user definable bays.

Workshop Optimizer

The graphical workshop optimizer facilitates the smoothing of daily workloads with automated rescheduling of subsequent activities.

Fluid Usage

User definable fluid types can be created within the system and then each time the vehicle is filled the fluid type, amount, cost and employee can be recorded.

Tire Management

The tire management module has been designed to manage the maintenance and history recording of individual tires fitted to vehicles in the fleet.

Inventory and Warranties

Our optional inventory control module is seamlessly integrated into both scheduled and unscheduled activities in VMS.

Invoicing and Accounting

The optional invoicing and accounts receivable module has been designed for clients operating a commercial workshop and is also fully integrated with both scheduled and unscheduled activities.

GPS Vendor Integrations

Using our Google Maps Platform integration, it is possible to show the current location of a vehicle directly within VMS.

Reports

VMS includes comprehensive standard and user definable reporting facilities throughout the entire system with onscreen previews, printed reports and data export.

Book your demo

See how VMS can work for your business. Every business has its own goals, challenges and ways of managing its operations. Get a closer look at how our solution can fit around how you work, with a personalized demo tailored to what matters most to you. Book a demo and discover what’s possible.

What our customers think

Coopers Tours transferred their coach booking system to Distinctive Systems in early 2022.   I can honestly say from the initial training we did to any ongoing support we need they have been great throughout.  Like any new system it felt daunting at first, but TBS is easy to navigate and has made our working lives so much easier and more efficient for ourselves and for our passengers.  The staff are all very friendly and helpful and I would recommend them to anyone in the Coaching Industry.
Gaynor ConcannonTravel Consultant, Coopers Tours
The most unbelievable software. Since I started using Coach Manager, it has changed my business from being paperwork-heavy to a very easy and organised business to run. You simply book something in and the system will automatically invoice the client and track whether they’ve paid. It is a really well thought-out system which covers every angle and saves you all the work. But the best thing about Distinctive Systems is the support. When you call, you get through very quickly and speak to someone who knows exactly what they’re doing. They are extremely helpful and patient. I can honestly say it’s the best customer service experience I’ve ever had.
David GrossnassPanda Coaches
We are proud to have used Distinctive Systems' Coach Manager software for over 20 years and, more recently, its Tour Booking System. Both have become fundamental to the smooth and efficient running of our business. Throughout our long-standing relationship, the Distinctive Systems team have always been exceptionally helpful, providing excellent training and software support. Their commitment to customer service is outstanding - they have even travelled to our office in Devon to offer support in person. We would highly recommend Distinctive Systems to any coach or tour operator looking for reliable software backed by a knowledgeable, responsive and genuinely supportive team.
Beckie & LucyA.B. Coaches
Distinctive Systems, TBS, VMS & Coach Manager are a vital part of our daily business. We truly do not know how we ran our operations before we started using this system. Why We Love TBS, VMS & Coach Manager: Easy bookings (The booking process is fast and simple), Clear schedules (We see all our coach trips and jobs in one place), Saves time (Automated tools cut down on paperwork and mistakes), Great support (The team helps us fix any problems right away). Stress-Free Business Growth: More work (We handle a much higher volume of jobs easily), No added stress (The automation keeps our team calm and organised), Better daily flow (Workloads are balanced without burning out our staff), Happy clients (We deliver faster answers to our customers).
Symon DawsonDirector, R.B. Travel
We have been super impressed with the service from Distinctive systems. From our initial enquiry right through to the implementation, training and support we could not fault the high level of customer experience that we have received. Nothing has been too much trouble and the team have kept us up to date at each stage of set up, they have also supported some of our less computer savvy staff, they have supported training for our accounts team and generally been on hand at the click of a button or a call to answer any questions we have had. Anyone thinking of using Distinctive systems I can highly recommend.
Candice MasonDirector, Masons Minibus & Coach Hire Ltd
As a busy coach and bus operator, having dependable scheduling software is essential, and Distinctive Systems has consistently delivered for us. Their software plays a vital role in helping us plan our services efficiently and gives us confidence that our operations are running as smoothly as possible. Beyond the software itself, the team are always on hand to help us. We are proud to work with Distinctive Systems and look forward to continuing the relationship for many years to come.
Lorilee KirkpatrickHouston's Coaches

Pay Monthly Subscription

VMS is available on a flexible monthly subscription with an initial minimum term of 12 months, including software updates and ongoing support.

A Perfect Fit for Every Operator

Built on decades of industry experience, VMS delivers the flexibility, reliability and performance operators need. Available in Full and Express versions with flexible capacity options, VMS scales with your business giving you the right tools today, with the ability to grow tomorrow.

Express vs. Full

VMS Express provides a streamlined version of the system, ideal for operators with straightforward workshop and maintenance requirements. It offers the core functionality needed for statutory compliance and manufacturer-recommended routine maintenance, with a simpler setup and faster learning curve.

 

As your business grows, upgrading to the full version is quick and easy.

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Flexible Capacity Options

Choose the capacity level that matches your current fleet size, then increase as your operation expands. Both Express and Full versions are available with limited or unlimited capacity.