Xtime, CenPOS Offer Streamlined Service Checkout
Xtime announced the integration of CenPOS’s payment solution with Xtime’s Spectrum platform, offering a new payment option to dealership service customers.

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. — Dealers using Xtime can now leverage the payment processing capabilities of CenPOS (div. Elavon) to customers creating an enhanced vehicle ownership experience through quicker online and in-lane payment options, the companies announced.
Executives said the CenPOS payment solution has been integrated into Xtime’s Spectrum platform, making it easier to capture and report customer payments efficiently, either in the service lane from a tablet device or any service department workstation.
“Dealers should look at the service experience they are offering their customers in order to drive greater customer loyalty and retention,” said Tracy Fred, vice president and general manager of Xtime. “The powerful combination of CenPOS and Xtime’s single platform gives both service management and advisors a more streamlined and easy-to-use solution that meets consumers’ demands and saves them time and energy throughout the entire service experience, from write-up to payment.”
“With extensive expertise in providing payments for the auto industry, together with Xtime, we can offer rich, secure solutions that are specific to the needs of this industry,” said Joey Orozco, director of business development at CenPOS. “By streamlining service check-out, dealerships can increase customer satisfaction and save their customers valuable time.”
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