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Linnehan’s USA Computer Systems Announces the Debut of “The ANSWER”, Their Flagship Accounting-based Dealer Management System (DMS)

USA Computer Systems, part of the Linnehan Family of Businesses, has released their flagship product, christened “The ANSWER”.

by Staff
October 31, 2006
2 min to read


Trenton, ME – USA Computer Systems, part of the Linnehan Family of Businesses, has released their flagship product, christened “The ANSWER”.  The announcement is welcome news to independent auto dealers across the nation, many of whom have been eagerly awaiting the availability of a DMS that is completely integrated within Microsoft’s Great Plains Accounting solution.  Rhode Island dealer Gary Gosselin comments, “We have waited patiently for the completion of The ANSWER, because we recognize how truly unique this product is in the automotive industry.  We’ve been very impressed with everything we have seen, and are just beginning to scratch the surface of the capabilities of what USA Computer Systems has pioneered.”
Scott Pinkham, Chief Financial Officer of Linnehan’s Credit Now! Auto Company agrees.  “We have had the privilege of beta testing this amazing software, and it truly is the only complete solution that I have ever seen.  The ANSWER really has taken it to a whole new level from an Accounting perspective.  It actually goes beyond integration, as it is actually built directly into the Microsoft Accounting platform.”
In addition to the unprecedented level of integration with Accounting, some of the other features that set The ANSWER apart include the virtual elimination of duplicate data entry, as well as the increased efficiency resulting from the automated flow of data throughout all modules of the DMS.  USA Computer Systems’ affiliation with corporate leaders such as Microsoft and Carleton, Inc. provides an outstanding foundation for superior customer service and support.
“Creating The ANSWER for Independent Dealers has been an enormous undertaking, and we are ecstatic with the solution we have developed,” according to John Linnehan, Founder and Chief Operating Officer of USA Computer Systems.  Linnehan continues, “Having the advantage of being a used vehicle dealer, we have a unique perspective on the needs of our fellow dealers.  We also greatly appreciate the support and encouragement of the many dealers and industry leaders who have reviewed this product, and have expresses such positive impressions, even describing it as ‘The Cadillac of Dealer Management Systems’.”
USA Computer Systems is now scheduling on-line demos of The ANSWER by contacting National Sales Director, Jim Cramer at 1-866-668-7227.  Alternatively, dealers may also opt for an in-person visit to their spectacular headquarters in Trenton, Maine, where the DMS can be observed in full operation at Linnehans’ sales and finance headquarters. 

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