Welcome to CARS Training for Mechanics and Garage Personnel!  This webinar provides instructions on how to perform the following functions in the CARS system. Although the webinar is geared toward GEM Garage personnel, some of the functions covered are commonly used by all CARS users.  Please feel free to forward the video to the section(s) as you see fit (the time that a specific section begins has been provided in parenthesis for your convenience).

  • Requesting a CARS account for a mechanic in a GEM Garage (0:58)
  • CARS Search Functionality (7:15)
  • Entering a WorkOrder (8:52)
  • Adding a Preventative Maintenance (PM) line to a WorkOrder (13:46)
  • Creating an Invoice for one or more WorkOrders (22:33)
  • Searching assigned vehicles for PM status (26:11)
  • Change the default printer in CARS to a .pdf file (29:12)


IMPORTANT UPDATE: As of July 1, 2022, shops do not need approval for work orders up to $150. This amount has increased from the previous allowed amount of $100.


The SFM call center for authorizations can be reached at DPA_CallCenter@state.co.us.