Request a Demo Request a Demo

Technology Done the Right Way

Software, Websites, and Marketing for Tire and Auto Repair Shops

Call 888-449-8473 and get started today!

See our plan to grow your business... In Action! Request a Demo!

How To: Add your email account to Outlook

September 18th, 2009

You can setup a POP account in any email client such as Outlook or Thunderbird.  Following are the settings you need to use to do so:

  • Incoming Mail Server: pop.thirstypixel.com
  • Outgoing Mail Server: smtp.thirstypixel.com
  • Username: your email address (e.g. bob@mydomain.com)
  • Password: use the password you setup when creating your account

Authentication is required so on the E-mail Accounts page, click “More Setting” to open the “Internet E-mail Settings” window.  Click on the “Outgoing Server” tab and check the box for “My outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication”.  Click OK and finish the setup.

Here is a PDF with screenshots of the setup in Outlook.

Posted in: TCS News

How To: Create New Email Accounts

September 18th, 2009

As part of the website package each clients get a setup of email accounts.  You can create new account or manage the password and forwarding features using the Email Administration Site.  When your site was launched you received an email with the User Account Name and Password.  Use this information to login.Email - add new1

To create new accounts:

  1. Click On “New Email Account” under Quick Links
  2. On the following page you will fill out the form and click on “Add” to add the email account.
  3. You will be redirected the the list of email addresses for your account where you can add more accounts by clicking on “Create Email Account” in the lower right of the page.

What is a “C ...[more]

Posted in: TCS News

The Inside Lane Has Arrived

September 17th, 2009

The Inside Lane is officially on the information superhighway. This blog allows TCS to continue its commitment to offer its customers the tools that help them grow while providing first-class customer service. The Inside Lane will provide a variety of information such as:

  • Automotive Industry News
  • Search Marketing and SEO Advice
  • Tips and Tricks on the Tire Power software
  • Step-by-Step instructions on common support requests
  • How To Videos
  • News about TCS and its Affiliates

You may even get a taste of the lighthearted corporate culture that is TCS. Everyone at TCS is a contributor to the Inside Lane so you will get insight from Support, Marketing, Sales and even the President.

We look forward to hearing your comments and suggestions, and don’t forget to follow us on Twitter.

Tags: TCS News, Blog, Update
Posted in: TCS News

PRESS RELEASE: TIRE WHOLESALER SALES SURGE WITH NEW TCS ONLINE ORDERING PRODUCTS

August 8th, 2009

(Cookeville, TN, 18 August 2009)  Tire wholesalers report sales and revenues are up in spite of the economic downturn, thanks to TCS’ ePower software and related products.

TCS’ ePower is a fully-integrated, real-time ecommerce system for wholesale businesses.  ePower empowers wholesalers to increased orders and streamlined business operations with many powerful features.  The newest features include the easiest-to-use single-point search and search analysis in the industry, a product compare and selling price feature, quick order feature, and real time order processing. “The response to ePower has been fantastic.  Users are both increasing sales while cutting back on overhead.  Retailers know what they want to order and are looking for the fastest most efficient means of doing so.  We are thrilled to not only meet this need but exceed the expectations of both our users and their customers,” stated Shawn Puckett, Director of Business Development.  With i ...[more]

Posted in: Press Releases, TCS News

PRESS RELEASE: TCS Software Acquires Internet Technology Company ThirstyPixel

July 28th, 2009

(Cookeville, TN July 28, 2009) Tire Company Solutions, software provider for the tire and automotive industries, announced today their acquisition of Utah-based ThirstyPixel (www.thirstypixel.com), an enterprise-level web development company.

“Dynamic internet technologies is an integral part of a successful tire and automotive services business,” explained TCS owner Barry Reese. “Expanding our technology footprint by bringing on a team of seasoned web developers gives us and our users a great competitive edge and greatly enhances the products and services we can provide to our customers.”

In addition to web site development, experts at ThirstyPixel have also successfully completed other large-scale custom projects in the spectrum of computer and internet technologies including portable OS (Operating Systems), ACH (Automated Clearing House), custom eCommerce systems, automated Loan Decisioning systems, and Flash-based dynamic data collection & processing. ...[more]

Posted in: Press Releases, TCS News

PRESS RELEASE: TIRE COMPANY SOLUTIONS ANNOUNCES EXPANSION TO SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT TEAM

July 8th, 2009

Tire Company Solutions, a tire and automotive service industry software provider, announced today the recent hire of Andy Stapleton to join their programming team as Senior Developer.

TCS is a leader in the tire and automotive service industry with its Tire Power Software, which includes POS, inventory, accounting, eCommerce and retail websites.

Mr. Stapleton has a degree in Computer Science from UTSC Texas and over 25 years of business experience in the technology industry. An expert in SQL he comes to us from San Antonio, Texas where he has an extensive background in desktop software and web development.  Mr. Stapleton is a well known icon in Clarion and SQL development groups, frequently writing articles for the language’s user groups. He is an original founder and member of Team TopSpeed, a developer of Clarion client server templates and conversion specialist in converting Clarion to utilize SQL and web-based technology.

In partnering with Microsoft, TCS ...[more]

Posted in: Press Releases, TCS News

PRESS RELEASE: TIRE POWER SOFTWARE EXTENDS MASSIVE SOFTWARE GIVEAWAY DEADLINE

May 18th, 2009

Tire Company Solutions (TCS), software provider for the tire, wheel and automotive industries, announced today they will extend their Software Giveaway Program deadline from May 15th to July 15th due to the massive response from the industry.

To date, TCS is considering over 100 applications submitted from tire dealers requesting to receive the free Tire Power Software package and have given away half of the 25 free software packages allotted to the program.  Because TCS is still receiving multiple applications daily from tire dealers desiring to upgrade their current technology to include TCS’s Tire Power software, the deadline to submit an application has been extended to July 15th.

“As we consider each application and award dealers with our free software, we are both humbled and honored we are able to contribute to the industry during these changing economic times.” stated Shawn Puckett, Director of Business Development for TCS.  “In addition to extending ...[more]

Posted in: Press Releases, TCS News

PRESS RELEASE: TCS – TIRE POWER SOFTWARE EXPANDS SPANISH SPEAKING SUPPORT AND SERVICE

March 31st, 2009

Tire Company Solutions (TCS), leading software provider for the tire, wheel and automotive industries, announces the addition of Luis Vega as Director of International Sales and Support.

“We are finding the industry is requesting more support and services in the Spanish language, both nationally and internationally.  In anticipation of the bi-lingual demand growing, we have expanded our bi-lingual staff.  Serving our clients in every capacity is our number one priority at TCS.  As the industry is rapidly changing in several different dynamics, TCS is committed to changing its team and services to best serve the industry,” recently stated Shawn Puckett, Director of Business Development.

Mr. Vega, a native of Puerto Rico, has a passion and track record in customer support and account management.  Vega is responsible for managing the company’s Spanish speaking support and services, growing TCS’s Spanish speaking partners and developing strategic plans for grow ...[more]

Posted in: Press Releases, TCS News

PRESS RELEASE: TCS ANNOUNCES TIRE DEALER STIMULUS PLAN: MASSIVE SOFTWARE GIVEAWAY AND SCHOLARSHIP FUND DONATIONS

March 12th, 2009

Tire Company Solutions (TCS) announced today their new 60-day software give-away promotion of their popular Tire Power software suite, to be gifted to 25 tire dealerships.

TCS has spent over 15 years developing and improving their suite of software solutions for automation of tire shop operations, both wholesale and retail.  With their free software offer, TCS is putting their reputation and dollars on the line to prove their dedication to growing the tire industry – regardless of the economy.

“Our primary motivation has always been to assist and grow the tire industry by easing the burden of day-to-day business operations and equipping every employee to sell more tires and provide superior customer service,” explains Vice-President of Business Development, Shawn Puckett. “We strive to be the best at improving the dealer’s business in all areas.  The most essential tool in today’s tire business is the IT infrastructure.  We are giving this to ...[more]

Posted in: Press Releases, TCS News
<< Previous 789101112131415

Tags

Press Releases TCS News ePower sell tires online tire wholesale website Marketing Web Power tire and automotive service website tire business marketing tire dealer promotions brand marketing branding Social media social media tire business customer marketing facebook tire dealer customer satisfaction customer surveys advertisement tire dealer marketing advertising ecommerce search engine optimization tire dealer website tire shopping website web design ITEC SEMA SEMA Show tire industry trade show tire industry news automotive service mobile website mobile tire sites mobile tire website tire dealer websites retread software retreading tire core software Tire Power Software tire business website tire company solutions growing spanish support tire industry point-of-sale tire industry spanish massive software giveaway tire dealer point-of-sale tire inventory management tire inventory software online catalog tire dealer ecommerce tire shop website social media marketing tire dealer facebook twitter tire dealer social media web development tire business software tire shop POS tpms tire business online tire dealer merchant services Carfax Integration Tire dealer POS facebook tire app facebook tire shopping tire facebook app tire store smm tire store social media marketing TC-Tread Track Tire Core mobile website design tire app tire catalog tire search applications blacks tire tcs customers tcs tire tire software tire website tcs reviews TCS SEO tcs websites tire company solutions tire store seo company tire store web design tire business economy tire dealer stimulus Blog Update tire dealer software tire POS customer history tire power Green Recycle Sandals Tire tire power reporting customer search color foreground background math aesthetic algorithm development application web software color website color tire estimator tire dealer location tire store promotion customer appreciation firefox internet browser search inventory four out the door tire dealer sales tools Tennessee Scrap Tire Update tire dealer association tire dealer event ttda meeting texas tire dealer association tire business tire dealer tire business management tire shop management tire business accounting tire business point of sale tire dealer customer service tire safety Florida auto service center McGee Auto Service & Tire McGeeAutoService.com Tire Business News Minute Trust in McGee to be gremlin free Employment Opportunity TCS TCS Facebook TCS SEO Services TCS Social Media Marketing TCS Social Media Marketing Services TCS Twitter TCS YouTube Tire Business Facebook ecommerce tire websites Edmunds.com independent tire dealers modern tire dealer Selling tires online walmart online tire sales seo Social SEO itd tire data tire data integration tire website design tire websites seo for tire companies seo services social media marketing tire companies tire company seo services internet business marketing tire store internet marketing tire store marketing retread plant software tire retread software digital marketing webinar Social Media Customer Success Customer Journey Online Experience Customer success

About TCS Technologies

TCS, an ARI company, develops and supports an innovative suite of point of sale and business management software, eCommerce websites, digital marketing services and data-as-a-service products designed exclusively for dealers, wholesalers, retreaders and manufacturers within the automotive repair, tire and wheel verticals. TCS is the industry's only complete technology provider, and our platform outperforms the competition through its seamless integration and superior functionality. For more than 20 years, we have provided our customers the best customer support in the industry, giving them the tools to build stronger, more loyal customers and ultimately a strong ROI. 

Contact Us

TCS Technologies, a LeadVenture Company
26600 SW Parkway Ave.
Suite 400
Portland, OR 97070
View on map >>
(P) - 888-449-8473
(F) - 888-338-8473
>>