What you will accomplish

You will record where a vehicle is parked right now so the map, the car record, and the parking report all agree.

When to use this guide

Use this guide when a vehicle enters storage, changes spaces, moves onto a lift, or needs its location corrected.

When you assign the spot in the app, the Parking Spots map, the Cars record, and the parking report all stay in sync. That helps every teammate see the same location without calling around the building.

Before you start

• The car should already exist in Cars.
• The parking spot or zone should already exist in Parking Spots.
• Confirm the real destination before changing the record.
• If your team uses photos or inspection events for moves, complete that workflow before or during the move.

Assign a car from the Parking Spots map

1. Open Parking Spots

   Go to the Parking Spots page.

2. Use Map view

   If you do not see the facility map, open the view controls near the top of the page and choose Map.

3. Find the destination spot

   Use the search box or visually find the spot on the map. Look for the spot name, such as A1 or LIFT-1.

4. Click the spot

   Click the destination spot. A dialog opens with information about that spot.

5. Choose the car

   If the spot is empty, use the car search field in the dialog to find the vehicle. Search by customer name, plate, VIN, make, or model.

6. Save the assignment

   Click the button to add or move the car to the spot. The exact button text may change based on whether the spot is empty or already has a car.

7. Check the map

   Confirm the spot now shows the assigned vehicle. This is your quick check that the record matches the facility.

Move a car from one spot to another

Use this when a car already has a location and needs to move.

1. Open the current spot

   On Parking Spots, click the spot where the car is currently located.

   Tip: In Table view, find the row under Currently Parked, then open the ⋯ menu on the right side of that row.

2. Choose Move Vehicle

   In the spot dialog, click Move Vehicle.

   Expected result: A Move Vehicle window opens. You can search for the new spot or zone by name.

3. Pick the destination

   Type or select the new spot (for example B3) or zone (for example Outdoor Lot). Read the vehicle name and plate one more time before you continue.

4. Save the move

   Confirm the move. The app ends the old assignment and starts the new one.

5. Verify both spots

   The old spot should look open. The new spot should show the car on the map and in Table view.

Assign a car from the car record

Sometimes staff are already looking at the car record—for example during intake or when a customer calls about their vehicle. In that case, start on the car page instead of the map.

1. Open the car

   Go to Cars and open the vehicle.

2. Use the parking location control

   Near the top of the car page, find the parking button. If the car is already parked, it shows Spot: and the spot name (such as A1) or Zone: and the zone name (such as Outdoor Lot). If the car has no location yet, the button may say Assign location.

   Expected result: You see the current spot or zone name—or a prompt to choose one—without leaving the car page.

3. Choose the spot or zone

   Click the parking button and select the new spot or zone. You can pick a numbered spot or a flexible zone when an exact box is not required.

   Why zones matter: A car in an outdoor overflow area may be assigned to Outdoor Lot instead of C2 when staff do not need a precise space number.

4. Save and confirm

   Save the change, then confirm the car record shows the new location. Open Parking Spots if you want to double-check the map.

Assign a car to a zone from the map

When cars park in a flexible area, you can start on the zone instead of a numbered spot.

1. Click the colored zone on the map

   On Parking Spots, click the colored background area (for example Outdoor Lot), not a numbered spot box.

   Expected result: A zone window opens showing capacity and cars already inside.

2. Add or move the car

   Search for the vehicle and add it to the zone, or move an existing car from the list.

   Why this matters: The zone record updates even when no exact spot number is required.

3. Confirm Zone on the car record

   Open the vehicle in Cars. The parking button should read Zone: Outdoor Lot (or your zone name).

   Expected result: Map and car record agree—staff are not guessing which screen is right.

For full step-by-step help with zones, capacity, and moving cars between spots and zones, read Work with zones on the map.

Assign a car to a zone (no exact spot number)

Some facilities park cars in a larger area—such as an outdoor lot or overflow lane—without assigning a numbered spot. Use a zone when the exact box does not matter.

1. Open the car record

   Go to Cars and open the vehicle.

2. Click the parking location button

   Near the top, click Assign location (if the car has no spot yet) or the current Spot: / Zone: label.

3. Choose a zone name

   In the picker, select a zone such as Outdoor Lot or Indoor Bay instead of a numbered spot like A1.

   Why this matters: A zone tells your team the general area. A numbered spot tells them the exact space. Use zones only when your process allows flexible parking inside that area.

4. Save and confirm on the map

   Save the change. Open Parking Spots and confirm the car appears inside the colored zone area on the map.

   Expected result: The car record shows Zone: Outdoor Lot (or your zone name). The map highlights the zone, even if no single spot box is selected.

Assign a car on a lift spot

Lift spots can hold more than one vehicle (for example ground level and upper level). Always check the level before you save.

1. Find the lift on the map

   On Parking Spots, look for a spot labeled Lift 1 (or your lift name).

2. Click the lift spot

   Open the spot dialog. Read which level is Present, Reserved, or open.

   Why this matters: Putting two cars on the same lift level in the app when only one fits there physically causes retrieval mistakes.

3. Pick the correct level

   Choose the empty level before you assign the car. Do not stack two cars on the same level in the app if only one fits there physically.

4. Save and verify

   Confirm the lift spot shows the car on the level you chose.

   Expected result: Staff retrieving the car know whether to lower the lift or use the upper deck.

What the status colors mean

Common mistakes to avoid

• Do not assign a car to a spot until you know where it is physically parked.
• Do not use a zone when your team needs an exact space number.
• Do not create a new spot just because you cannot find one. Search first, then ask an admin if the spot is missing.
• If a customer has more than one car, check the year, make, model, plate, and VIN before saving.

Troubleshooting

What to do next

• If the spot was reserved before the car arrived, confirm the reservation row on Parking Spots looks correct after you assign the car.
• If the spot was only planned ahead of time, you may also have a reservation to clear. See Reserve a parking spot.
• To review parking history for billing or audits, open Review the parking report.
• If staff cannot find the spot quickly, review Find parking spots and available spaces with the team.