New Web Site Frequently Asked Questions
- What do you need to do to access TriMega’s NEW website?
- What are the different user levels?
- What about logon’s for the Message Board?
- Why these new User Levels?
- Who should be the principle user?
- Where are Vendor Price Files on the new website?
- Is there a price lookup feature?
- Where can I find 2005 Catalog files?
- How do I print from the new website?
- How can I find something I’m looking for on the new website?
- Where can I go if I have questions or suggestions?
- What about the old website www.tpaoffice.com?
Q: What do you need to do to access TriMega’s NEW website?
A: It’s easy. Simply visit www.trimega.org.
To login to the “Members Center” of the new website, the dealer principle will need to first logon with your old tpaoffice.com Accounting Username and Password. On this initial logon, the dealer principle set up their own new username & password, and will be asked to set up individual users on the website*. To access all of the site features, you must logout, and then logon again using your newly created Username and Password. When this process is complete, the old Accounting Username and Password will become void. If you did not have an accounting user setup on the old site (tpaoffice.com), then you will need to logon with your regular username and password on your initial login.
*New users can be setup at a later time by the Principle User also.
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Q: What are the different user levels?
A: The four different user types are as follows:
Principal User - will have access to all sections of website, including the ability to set up new users (Principal, Accounting, Purchasing or Sales & Marketing Users). Only the Principal User can access User Setup.
Accounting User - will have access to all sections of the website (Pricing, Vendor Profiles, Marketing, etc) – EXCEPT, User Setup.
Purchasing User - will have access to all sections of the website, EXCEPT the Accounting Center and User Setup.
Sales & Marketing User - will have access to all sections of the website, EXCEPT the Accounting Center , User Setup and the Rebate Information contained in the Vendor Profiles in "Vendor Directory"
Note: There is no limit to the number of users each dealership can setup. There can be multiple users for each user type.
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Q: What about logon’s for the Message Board?
A: Now the same logon information (for any user type) will provide each user with access to the TriMega Message Board. Use the message board to communicate with TriMega members, ask questions and get answers!
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Q: Why these new User Levels?
A: The new user levels allow TriMega to better control the access to the highly confidential and sensitive information on our website. They also help you as a member restrict access to confidential (Accounting) information about your TriMega account, or Vendor Rebate information within your dealership. This helps makes us all stronger and more secure!
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Q: Who should be the principle user?
A: This is a decision that will vary from member to member – but ideally it should be the Dealer Principle/Owner. Remember only the Dealer Principle will have access to create new users (or remove users in the case of an ex-employee). There can be multiple principle users however.
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Q: Where are Vendor Price Files on the new website?
A: You can access price files for a specific vendor in the “Vendor Directory”. Every vendor has different types of pricing files posted for member viewing/download.
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Q: Is there a price lookup feature?
A: You can look up products, part numbers, list and catalog matrix prices, and direct costs using “Product Search”. There you can browse, search and find any of the 5000+ items found in TriMega's 2005 B5 Catalog. In Product Search you can search by Vendor Name, Prefix, Item Number or Product Description.
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Q: Where can I find 2005 Catalog files?
A: The catalog files are available in the “TriMega Programs” section in the Member Area. To get there, you must login into the website, then click on “TriMega Programs”, “TriMega Catalogs”, and download the desired catalog. Click on “TriMega Flyers” to access TriMega Flyer information and files.
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Q: How do I print from the new website?
A: Wherever you are in the website, there is a “Print this Page” button on the top navigation bar. Click this for a Printer Friendly version.
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Q: How can I find something I’m looking for on the new website?
A: You can use the “Search” feature on the top navigation bar at anytime to do a keyword search for all the content on the website. To search the members only content – you must be logged on as a member.
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Q: Where can I go if I have questions or suggestions?
A: You can complete the “Request Information” online form on the new website to ask a question about TriMega, your account or the new website. You can also contact your Account Representative. Additionally if you have any comments, feedback or suggestions about the new website, you can send an email to info@trimega.org
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Q: What about the old website www.tpaoffice.com?
A: Currently, the tpaoffice.com site is still up and running, and is being updated with current accounting data (it does not feature current vendor or program information). Beginning December 27th, if you enter www.tpaoffice.com it will automatically redirect to www.trimega.org. We encourage you to click on the “Make TriMega my Homepage” link, and you’ll never need to type in our new web address again!
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TriMega Purchasing Association
847-699-3330 | www.trimega.org
5600 N. River Road, Suite 700| Rosemont, IL 60018
