CHICAGO - F&I Administration Solutions (F&I Admin), a provider of software solutions for the administration of automotive F&I products integrated SCS Auto with more than 20 menu systems for electronic rating and electronic contracting. All rating data and all forms are sourced directly from the F&I Admin administration system - SCS Auto - so there is no additional effort for a provider on SCS Auto to support the menu integration.

“Over two years ago we built an open, standard interface to connect electronically with menus and other dealer sales systems for both electronic rating and electronic contracting.” said Kumar Kathinokkula, COO of F&I Admin. “Since then, the adoption by both the menu systems and dealers has been unprecedented.”

The SCS Auto interface to menu systems eliminates any need for a provider to maintain data outside the administration system. This is because all connected systems, including the administration system, access the same database for rates and contracts, so no additional maintenance or effort is required. In addition, transactions are recorded in the same system, so when a dealer enters a contract through a menu, it is immediately visible from within the administration system and is also immediately available to the dealer for electronic remittance and reporting.

“We are very pleased with the way menu systems have embraced the connectivity, and we are especially pleased with the way it is helping our provider customers sell more products,” said David Trinder, CEO of F&I Admin. “When an agent selling one of our customers’ products enters a dealership knowing that the product is supported on just about any selling system the dealership may be using, it significantly adds to the confidence in the process. At the same time, it allows the agent to focus on products and not technology.”

SCS Auto is a fully integrated, Web-based solution built for automotive aftermarket product and service providers to automate and streamline the F&I product administration process. It is specifically designed to support vehicle service contracts, GAP, tire & wheel, appearance protection, limited warranty, theft, key replacement, prepaid maintenance and more. In addition to connectivity to over 20 menu systems, it is also broadly connected to other service providers in the industry, including parts databases, payment plan providers and a credit card provider for the payment of claims.

“This is yet another step in our commitment to connect to all possible partners in the industry to create efficiencies and savings for all parties involved,” said Trinder.

A full list of menu and other dealer selling solutions that are electronically connected to SCS Auto can be found under the “Partners” tab at www.fiadmin.com.