Advanced Search & Filtering

Find anything in your fleet instantly

Stop scrolling through endless lists. Rikols' powerful search and filtering tools help you find exactly what you need in seconds.

Whether you're looking for a specific VIN, tracking recalls by vehicle make, or finding overdue repairs, our search tools get you there instantly.

Global Search

Universal Search Bar

Your most powerful tool for finding information:

What You Can Search:

** VINs** - Find specific vehicles instantly (partial VIN matches work too!)
** Tag numbers** - Search by license plate or asset tags
** Vehicle makes** - Find all Ford, Chevrolet, Toyota vehicles, etc.
** Vehicle models** - Search for Silverado, F-150, Prius, etc.
** Recall descriptions** - Search recall text for specific issues
** Remedies** - Find recalls by repair type or solution

Search Tips for Instant Results

Lightning-fast lookups

Type just 3-4 VIN characters to find matches
Use make/model combinations: "Ford F150"
Search recall keywords: "brake" or "airbag"

Precise results

Full VIN search for specific vehicle
Exact tag number for license plate lookup
Campaign numbers for specific recalls

Find it even with typos

Partial matches work great
Minor spelling errors are forgiven
Alternative spellings are recognized

Advanced Filtering System

Status Filtering

Focus on recalls that need your attention:

** Needs Attention** - Your primary work queue

Newly discovered recalls requiring review
Overdue repairs needing immediate action
Critical safety issues demanding attention

** In Progress** - Track ongoing repairs

Scheduled repairs and work in progress
Vehicles at repair shops or awaiting parts
Active work being handled by your team

** Repaired** - Celebrate completions

Successfully completed recalls
Vehicles back in safe service
Performance tracking and success metrics

** All Statuses** - Complete overview

Everything in one view for comprehensive analysis
Historical data and trend identification
Complete fleet status assessment

Department Filtering

Smart Department Access:

Admins see all departments with filtering options
Department Managers automatically see only their departments
Quick department switching for admins managing multiple teams
Department performance comparison side-by-side

Department Filter Benefits:

Focused workflows - work on one department at a time
Performance tracking - compare department efficiency
Targeted actions - address department-specific issues
Team coordination - align with department managers

Time-Based Filtering

Flexible Date Ranges:

** Last 24 hours** - Today's urgent items and recent changes
** Last 30 days** - Current month's activity and trends
** Last 60 days** - Quarterly performance review
** Last 90 days** - Seasonal analysis and long-term trends
** All time** - Complete historical view and compliance records
** Custom range** - Specific date periods for targeted analysis

Time Filter Use Cases:

Daily standup meetings - focus on last 24 hours of activity
Weekly reviews - analyze last 7 days of progress
Monthly reporting - generate 30-day performance summaries
Annual compliance - review full year of recall management

Column Customization

Show/Hide Columns

Customize your view to match your workflow:

Available Columns:

** VIN** - Vehicle identification number
** Tag Number** - License plate or asset tag
** Issue Date** - When recall was published
** Make/Model** - Vehicle manufacturer and model
** Department** - Responsible department
** Status** - Current recall status
** AI Score** - Importance ranking (Premium)
** Description** - Recall issue description
** Remedy** - Recommended repair action

Personalized Views

Create custom column layouts for different tasks:

Quick review - VIN, Make, Status, AI Score
Detailed analysis - All columns for comprehensive review
Mobile view - Essential columns only for phone access
Print view - Optimized columns for report generation

Sorting and Organization

Smart Sorting Options

Click column headers to sort by:

** AI Importance** (Premium) - Most critical recalls first ** Issue Date** - Newest or oldest recalls first ** VIN** - Alphabetical vehicle organization ** Make** - Group by vehicle manufacturer ** Status** - Group by recall status ** Department** - Organize by responsible team

Multi-Level Sorting

Combine sorting criteria for advanced organization:

Primary sort: AI Importance (highest first)
Secondary sort: Issue Date (newest first)
Result: Critical recalls ordered by recency

Bookmark Common Filters

Save frequently used filter combinations:

Morning review - Critical recalls from last 24 hours
Department focus - Your department's in-progress recalls
Weekly planning - All recalls due for completion this week
Compliance audit - All completed recalls from specific date range

Share Filtered Results

Export your filtered views:

PDF reports - Print-ready filtered recall lists
Excel exports - Spreadsheet data for external analysis
Email summaries - Share specific recall groups with team members
Dashboard links - Share live filtered views with colleagues

Advanced Search Techniques

Search Operators

Use these techniques for power searching:

Exact Phrases: Use quotes for exact matches

"brake pedal" - finds exact phrase only
"transmission fluid" - precise recall description matches

Multiple Terms: Combine search terms

Ford brake - finds Ford vehicles with brake recalls
2020 airbag - finds 2020 vehicles with airbag issues

Exclusion: Use minus sign to exclude terms

Ford -Transit - Ford vehicles except Transit models
brake -pedal - brake recalls excluding pedal issues

Search by Recall Characteristics

By Safety Impact:

Search: airbag steering brake fire for safety-critical recalls
Search: seat mirror light for less critical issues

By Vehicle Type:

Search: truck van sedan SUV for specific vehicle categories
Search: commercial passenger for usage-based filtering

By Repair Type:

Search: software update replacement inspection for repair complexity
Search: dealer recall campaign for service requirements

Mobile Search & Filtering

Touch-Optimized Interface

Full search power on mobile devices:

Large search buttons - easy to tap on phone screens
Swipe filters - gesture-based filter activation
Voice search - speak your search terms (browser dependent)
Quick actions - common filters accessible with one tap

Mobile-Specific Features

Location-based filtering - find recalls near your current location
Camera search - scan VIN barcodes to search (browser dependent)
Offline indicators - know when search results might be stale
Pull-to-refresh - manual search result updates

Search Pro Tips

Start broad, then narrow - begin with make/model, then add status filters
Use saved filters - create bookmarks for your daily workflows
Combine multiple techniques - mix search terms with date and status filters
Check your scope - remember department managers see only their data

Common Search Workflows

** Daily Morning Review:**

Search: status:needs-attention + date:last-24-hours
Sort by: AI Importance (if premium)
Focus on: Critical and high-priority results

** Weekly Department Meeting:**

Filter: Your department only
Date range: Last 7 days
Sort by: Completion status
Export: Summary for team discussion

** Monthly Performance Review:**

Date range: Last 30 days
Filter: All statuses
Sort by: Department
Export: Performance metrics and trends

Reset and Clear Functions

Quick Reset Options

** Reset button** - clear all filters and return to default view
** Clear search** - remove search terms but keep filters
** Clear filters** - remove filters but keep search terms
** Default view** - return to your role's standard dashboard view

You now have the power to find any vehicle, recall, or piece of information in seconds. No more hunting through endless lists - just instant, precise results every time.