Conference terri::cars_uk

Hmmm Username and Password required. And what is this Credible... etc bit.
and notice the very last line, the copyright! 

                                   Sign On
                                               System  . . . . . :   GBLSP001
 User  . . . . . . . . . . .                   Subsystem . . . . :   QINTER
 Password  . . . . . . . . .                   Display . . . . . :   DEC001


















    CREDIBLE         ATTRACTIVE          RESPONSIVE         EMPATHIC
                                        (C) COPYRIGHT IBM CORP. 1980, 1993.

    
    Mmmm they seem to have there own machine ...
    
    output from LPLAN option :-
    
    %TELNET-I-TRYING, Trying ... 16.36.32.7
    %TELNET-I-SESSION, Session 01, host lplan.reo.dec.com, port 2301
    -TELNET-I-ESCAPE, Escape character is ^]
    
    
    	Then asks for login info.
    
    Could be quicker than using ALL-IN-1 !

	The original intention (I think) was to allow Digital drivers 
to get quotes interactively from Leaseplan's database on their IBM AS400. 
I believe that other Leaseplan customers have this option. 

	 I seem to remember that there were problems getting an 
'auto-login' to work to the AS400 which is probably why the service 
is only available to those with accounts on the AS400. There were 
also some issues around keyboard mapping.

	For the techies, the link is achieved via Peer Server 
software running on an Alpha in REO with a 64K circuit to the AS400 
in Windsor.

regards,
	Ian

        For us non All-In-Bits users: the command is:
        	$ tn3270/port=2301 16.36.32.7
        (if you're on VMS, you'll need UCX of course).
        
        Now where do we get the username / password?
        
        Ian (IBM reverse engineering group).

The account appears to be `DIGITAL.'  Anybody know the password (miraculously, 
RACF hasn't disabled it - yet!)

Chris.

Miracles, I have used the system - even from a Sales Workbench laptop from 
home!!

From BA in ALL-IN-1 select LPLAN.

User is Digital, password is LPDIRECT

NB Must use ENTER not CR, with a laptop use ALT/CR!

Enter your personal details as requested

1 to view Voxils, and 2 for others (Audi to Volvo)

Use tab to move through or enter name/part name ie Volk or Volkwagen, and 
then same for model Gol or Golf. Use 4 to move back and 5 to move forward - 
doesn't work on laptop - anyone know the key mapping??

This is very useful and interesting database - some prices not too bad, 
others are well.....

Also prices seem to change at least weekly, so beware!

Any probs talk to Richard Jenkins at Leaseplan via 830-8066, or call Phyllis 
Wiggins@reo 830-1268....

I'll probably have this note deleted now......

Iain

    So, can you get auto-quotes instantly for non-Vauxhalls, or do you
    still have to request one?
    
    Greg

    Can someone post a list of non-vauxhall quotes from this system.
    
    I just tried using it and went round in circles after it kept asking
    for my name and number and started on about requesting eligibility.
    
    I just have no patience.
    
    Royston

    Likewise...
    
    I got the impression I was ordering a car rather than just obtaining a
    quote so I promptly exited.
    
    Chris.
    
    PS: Nice interface (NOT !!!)
    

>>    PS: Nice interface (NOT !!!)

	Welcome to the wonderful world of I.B.M. 

    I understand from my good friend Mr McWegg that to use the system
    to view quotes, your car must be up for renewal within 3 months 
    and that you have not ordered a new car.
    
    Anyone out there in this catagory that could help by viewing and
    posting the quotes listed.
    
    Royston

RE:  <<< Note 2477.11 by COMICS::SHELLEY "Thats all I have to say about that" >>>

�    I understand from my good friend Mr McWegg that to use the system
�    to view quotes, your car must be up for renewal within 3 months 
�    and that you have not ordered a new car.
    
    Wow! These IBM interfaces really are something. I wonder how they work
    that out.
    
    Laurie.

    I'd love to try it and see if it lets me in (I haven't ordered a new
    car and my old car is within 3 months of expiry) but I gave up trying
    to get an ALL-IN-1 account when they said all I needed to do was fill
    in an account request form, from ALL-IN-1 :-(
    
    tmp

    Re .13
    
    Trev, try the command in .4 from KERNEL::
    
    Should work
    
    Royston

.12�    Wow! These IBM interfaces really are something. I wonder how they work
.12�    that out.

	They work it out once you've passed the interface that asks for
	your name and badge number.

.13�    I gave up trying to get an ALL-IN-1 account ...

	You don't need one. See .4 (no warranty).

	Ian.

I don't mind the 3270 style interfaces, but I guess I `grew up' with them 
after being subjected to that sort of thing for the years I was with Philips.  
Shame the function keys don't always work as indicated with this particular 
application though.

Chris.

PS Anybody used Profs?  Amazing what can be done with such a limited user
   interface...

I have had a look through all the manufactures using the LPDIRECT link and
even the run of the mill Peugeots , Citroens , Fords seem to be rather 
expensive , but I have noticed some new quotes for the New Rover 200 dont
seem to bad but its to small for me .


				Stuart

    �I have had a look through all the manufactures using the LPDIRECT...
    
    So how about sharing some of them. What price were the Rover 200's ?
    
    Royston

    Thanks,  very interesting it was too.
    I did manage to browse the quotes.
    
    tmp

.18�    �I have had a look through all the manufactures using the LPDIRECT...
   � 
   � So how about sharing some of them. ...

	The problem Royston (as I believe you've now discovered)  is that
	there are so many.  I've put some in note 2290, but it is a time
	consuming business - and would take considerably longer if you were
	to include all the options for each car.

	Ian.

	[I can also run up a RUMBA connection with gives the potential for
	an automated procedure. Any HLLAPI programmers out there with some
	free time to spare?]

    Ian, thanks for putting in the quotes.
    
    Royston

    I used LPLAN this morning, and it asked me for a new password. I chose
    CARQUOTE.
    
      John

    You don't need to share the password as it will only apply to your
    username.
    
    Royston

	Re last 2

	I think you've missed John's point.  The password that expired
	is the one from the LOGON screen, the one that was previously
	LPDIRECT. For a time this morning you had to use CARQUOTE, but
	I see they've changed it back again now.

	Has anyone got an official announcement on how to use this system?!

	Ian.

    �official announcement on how to use this system?!
    
    No, but as far as I'm concerned you're the main man Ian !
    
    Royston

Could someone please clarify the use of the LEASEPLAN account.

Is it possible to access the lists even if your car is not yet ready for renewal.

Steve.

    See .11 . You need to be within 3 months of end of lease to view
    quotes. 
    
    See the listings in 2290 for some of the recent non-vauxhall quotes
    from lease plan.
    
    
    Royston

re.last

thank you,anyone fancy putting in some quotes for FIAT,TOYOTA,NISSAN

Steve.