Add a VIN — get a complete listing
VIN decoding fills the specs, AI writes the copy, and you fine-tune the details. Bringing a whole auction run home? Import it in one pass.
- NHTSA VIN auto-decode (batches up to 50 VINs)
- Auction import from CSV, XLSX, or pasted VINs with auto-mapped headers
- One-click AI descriptions in professional, casual, or enthusiastic tone
- Ten spec fields + a curated equipment-options list per vehicle
From acquisition to sold, with the costs to match
A seven-stage lifecycle keeps each vehicle’s status accurate, and a cost ledger shows exactly what you have in every car — so you know your true gross before it sells.
- Seven-stage lifecycle: acquired → recon → available → on-hold → sold/wholesaled/disposed
- Acquisition cost + recon/parts/labor/detail/transport/fees/inspection categories
- Each cost with a vendor, invoice number, and incurred/paid dates
- Photo galleries with visibility, ordering, rotation, and workflow tags
List once. Show up everywhere.
Publishing puts a car on your own website with faceted search and pushes it to the marketplaces shoppers already use — and listing badges let you advertise a car before it’s even ready.
- Publishes to your AutoDealer.io website automatically
- Syndicate to Google, Facebook, Cars.com, CarGurus, AutoTrader, OfferUp + CSV feeds
- Facebook Catalog auto-lists and de-lists by eligibility
- Listing badges: Coming Soon, Sale Pending, Price Reduced, Special, Sold
Inventory software FAQ
Common questions about managing inventory on AutoDealer.io.
Does it fill in vehicle details from the VIN?
Yes. Paste a VIN and specs are auto-decoded via the NHTSA vPIC database (in batches of up to 50 at a time). AI then writes the listing description, so a car goes from VIN to a complete listing in seconds.
Can I import an auction run-list or a spreadsheet?
Yes. Import from CSV, XLSX, or a pasted list of VINs. Column headers are auto-mapped (with collision resolution), each row is reviewed before commit, and duplicates are caught by VIN and stock number.
How do AI vehicle descriptions work?
One click generates a description in your choice of tone — professional, casual, or enthusiastic — and you can add dealer guidance/highlights. Edit anything before it publishes.
Can I track reconditioning and acquisition costs?
Yes. Track the acquisition cost plus post-acquisition cost categories (recon, parts, labor, detail, transport, fees, inspection, and other), each with a vendor, invoice number, and incurred/paid dates.
Where can I post my inventory?
Your inventory publishes to your own AutoDealer.io website and can syndicate to channels including Google Vehicle Listings, Facebook Marketplace, Cars.com, CarGurus, AutoTrader, OfferUp, and generic CSV feeds. Facebook Catalog listings are added and removed automatically as a vehicle’s eligibility changes.
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