> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.gellerwash.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Customers

> Create and manage customer records used across vehicles, job cards, and invoices.

## Overview

Use Customers to add and manage your client records. These records connect to vehicles, job cards, and billing.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Open Customers" icon="users" href="https://gellerwash.com/app/customers">
    Manage your customer list.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Add vehicles" icon="car" href="https://gellerwash.com/app/vehicles">
    Link vehicles to customers.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## List view

* **Actions**: New customer, Column manager
* **Search**: Find by name, phone, or address
* **Columns**: Customer Name, Phone Number, Address
* **Empty state**: Shows “No customers” until you add your first record

## Create a customer

<Steps>
  <Step title="Start a new record">
    Click New customer.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter details">
    Add the customer's name, phone, and address.

    <Tip>
      Keep addresses consistent for better invoice formatting.
    </Tip>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save">
    Save the customer to make it available for vehicles and job cards.

    <Check>
      You can now attach vehicles and create job cards for this customer.
    </Check>
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Manage columns

Use Column manager to show or hide fields and reorder columns for your workflow.

## Troubleshooting

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="I can't find a customer by phone">
    * **Data entry**: Ensure the phone number is saved on the profile.
    * **Search scope**: Try searching by name or address.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Duplicate customers appeared">
    * **Merge policy**: Edit or archive the duplicate entry; keep the one linked to vehicles/job cards.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

<Check>
  Your customer directory is ready for daily operations.
</Check>