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== Summary ==
 
== Summary ==
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This article explains how to set up your vehicle stock so that it can be uploaded to Auto Trader.
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This article explains how to set up your unit stock so that it can be uploaded to Auto Trader.
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To add this option to your Platinum system please {{SalesContact}}.
  
 
== More Information ==
 
== More Information ==
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In order for your vehicles to be uploaded from Platinum to Auto Trader, you will need to have your Platinum [[Downloading a Platinum Update|up-to-date]] as of 28/01/10.
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{{Units}}
  
 
=== What to do in Platinum ===
 
=== What to do in Platinum ===
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Make sure that vehicles have the following details filled in for them to be eligible to be uploaded to Auto Trader:
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Make sure that units have the following details filled in for them to be eligible to be uploaded to Auto Trader:
 
* Manufacturer
 
* Manufacturer
 
* Model Description
 
* Model Description
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* Mileage
 
* Mileage
 
* Price
 
* Price
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* Category
  
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You will need to make sure that in {{Menu|Add or Edit Vehicles}}, the {{DataPrompt|Auto Trader}} flag is ticked on the [[How Can I Assure my Vehicles Will Upload to FindIt?|{{Tab|Web Publishing}}]] tab.  
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The category entered against the unit must be one from the below list of approved categories for it to be correctly categorised.
  
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The Upload to Auto Trader will also include the [[Getting the Most Out of Your Vehicle Pictures on FindIt|Vehicle Pictures]] that are stored on the vehicle details in Platinum.
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* Adventure
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* Custom Cruiser
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* Classic
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* Commuter
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* Enduro
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* Minibike
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* Moped
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* Motocrosser
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* Naked
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* Quad/ATV
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* Super Sports
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* Roadster/Retro
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* Scooter
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* Sidecar
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* Sports
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* Sports Tourer
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* Super Sports
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* Super Moto
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* Tourer
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* Trail Bike
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* Trials Bike
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* Three Wheeler
  
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{{Note|title=Remember|text=You must enter your DealerEdit ID into Platinum before this will work. Go to {{Menu|{{VS}}|Maintenance Options|Parameters|Web Publishing}}.}}
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You will need to make sure that in {{Menu|Add or Edit Units}}, the {{DataPrompt|Auto Trader/Bike Trader}} flag is ticked on the [[How can I assure my units will upload to Catalyst FindIt?|{{Tab|Web Publishing}}]] tab.
  
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=== What to do out of Platinum ===
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The Upload to Auto Trader will also include the [[Getting the most out of your unit pictures on Catalyst FindIt|images]] that are stored against the unit within Platinum.
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Go through your vehicle stock and made sure the criteria above are all filled in and that the {{DataPrompt|Auto Trader}} flag has been enabled. Platinum on a daily basis will upload to [http://www.catalyst-findit.com Catalyst-FindIt]. When this upload runs, it will create a file called '''VSWEBDEO.CSV''' which is stored in the VS folder stored in the Pics folder within your Platinum company Folder, e.g. {{FilePath|P:\SX\SXCo1\Pics\VS\VSWEBDEO.CSV.}}
 
  
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'''If you have not done so already, you will need to contact [[Third Party Websites linked to FindIt#Auto_Trader|Auto Trader support]] and make sure that they have given you the ability to import a file to their Web Portal.'''
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Units are uploaded to AutoTrader '''<u>three times a day at 07:00, 11:00 and 17.00</u>'''. The upload from their end may take slightly longer.
  
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* From this point you will need to leave Platinum and go to the  [http://www.Dealerportal.Autotrader.co.uk Web Portal] for Auto Trader, which is [http://www.Dealerportal.Autotrader.co.uk http://www.Dealerportal.Autotrader.co.uk].
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=== Profile Only Adverts ===
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*# Log in with the details sent to you by Auto Trader via email.
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You can now upload and list all of your units on your profile page on Auto Trader, instead of just uploading a subset to appear in Auto Trader's search. All units that you have already tagged for upload to Auto Trader by ticking the {{DataPrompt|Auto Trader/Bike Trader}} flag on the [[How can I assure my units will upload to Catalyst FindIt?|{{Tab|Web Publishing}}]] tab in {{Menu|Add or Edit Vehicles}} will be automatically included for upload to your profile page.
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*# Once logged into the portal, copy and paste this URL into the address bar [http://stockimporter.autotrader.co.uk/ http://stockimporter.autotrader.co.uk/].
 
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*# Select the {{DataPrompt|format type :}} {{DataValue|DMS 15 (single)}}.
 
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*# Click the {{Button|Browse}} button on the left of the page and locate the {{FilePath|VSWEBDEO.CSV}} file you wish to import ''(See above for the file location).''
 
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*# Select the options that you wish to apply on the import from the options on the right-hand side of the page.
 
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*# Click the {{Button|Import}} at the bottom of the page to complete the import of your stock.
 
  
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{{Note|text=If your vehicles are appearing on [[How can I View only my Vehicles on FindIt?|FindIt]] as they are in Platinum but there is a problem with them appearing on Auto Trader then you will need to click [[Third Party Websites linked to FindIt#Auto_Trader|here]].}}
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If you want to upload a unit so that it is only listed on your profile page and does not appear in Auto Trader's search, tick the {{DataPrompt|Auto Trader Profile Only}} box whilst leaving {{DataPrompt|Auto Trader/Bike Trader}} unticked.
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=== Duplicate Units ===
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When you first change from creating adverts on Auto Trader manually to having a feed sent by Catalyst, you may end up with duplicate adverts. Auto Trader will normally remove all your manually created adverts and replace them with the ones in the feed but sometimes there are difficulties matching units from the feed to the manually created adverts so you may need to remove these manually.
  
 
== See also ==
 
== See also ==
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* [[:Category:Getting Started|Getting Started]]
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* [[How can I upload units to my website?]]
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* [[Getting Started - Vehicle Sales]]
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* [[Third party websites linked to Catalyst FindIt#Auto Trader|Third Party Websites linked to FindIt]]
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* [[Getting Started - Workshop]]
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* [[How can I assure my units will upload to Catalyst FindIt?]]
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* [[Catalyst FindIt]]
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* [[Why are my units not appearing on Auto Trader?]]
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* [[Platinum Links]]
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* [[Adding Pictures]]
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* [[How can I Upload Vehicles to My Website?]]
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* [[Third Party Websites linked to FindIt#Auto Trader|Third Party Websites linked to FindIt]]
 
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* [[Why are my Vehicles not appearing on MotorcycleSupermarket.Com?]]
 
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* [[Why are my Vehicles not Appearing on eBay?]]
 
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* [[Why are my Vehicles not appearing on Tradeouts.com?]]
 
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* [[How Can I Assure my Vehicles Will Upload to FindIt?]]
 
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* [[Getting the Most Out of Your Vehicle Pictures on FindIt]]
 
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* [[Can I display my vehicles on a large screen in my showroom?]]
 
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* [[How can I Upload Vehicles to My Website?]]
 
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* [[How do I Print a Vehicle Data Sheet?]]
 
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* [[How can I View only my Vehicles on FindIt?]]
 
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* [[How do I add news to my website?]]
 
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* [[Creating a Used Vehicle]]
 
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* [[Creating a New Vehicle]]
 
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* [[Creating a New Vehicle by Copying an Existing Vehicle]]
 
  
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Latest revision as of 11:04, 7 February 2023

Summary

This article explains how to set up your unit stock so that it can be uploaded to Auto Trader.

To add this option to your Platinum system please Contact your Platinum dealer or our sales team on 0116 230 1500 or by using our website sales contact page.

More Information

Units: Unit is a general term used to cover all types of vehicle and machinery, including items such as motorcycles, scooters, cars, trucks, vans, caravans, motorhomes, boats, tractors, ATVs, agricultural equipment, wholegoods and construction equipment.

What to do in Platinum

Make sure that units have the following details filled in for them to be eligible to be uploaded to Auto Trader:

  • Manufacturer
  • Model Description
  • Colour
  • Registration Date or Build Year
  • Mileage
  • Price
  • Category

The category entered against the unit must be one from the below list of approved categories for it to be correctly categorised.

  • Adventure
  • Custom Cruiser
  • Classic
  • Commuter
  • Enduro
  • Minibike
  • Moped
  • Motocrosser
  • Naked
  • Quad/ATV
  • Super Sports
  • Roadster/Retro
  • Scooter
  • Sidecar
  • Sports
  • Sports Tourer
  • Super Sports
  • Super Moto
  • Tourer
  • Trail Bike
  • Trials Bike
  • Three Wheeler

You will need to make sure that in " Add or Edit Units", the "Auto Trader/Bike Trader" flag is ticked on the [Web Publishing] tab.

The Upload to Auto Trader will also include the images that are stored against the unit within Platinum.

Units are uploaded to AutoTrader three times a day at 07:00, 11:00 and 17.00. The upload from their end may take slightly longer.

Profile Only Adverts

You can now upload and list all of your units on your profile page on Auto Trader, instead of just uploading a subset to appear in Auto Trader's search. All units that you have already tagged for upload to Auto Trader by ticking the "Auto Trader/Bike Trader" flag on the [Web Publishing] tab in " Add or Edit Vehicles" will be automatically included for upload to your profile page.

If you want to upload a unit so that it is only listed on your profile page and does not appear in Auto Trader's search, tick the "Auto Trader Profile Only" box whilst leaving "Auto Trader/Bike Trader" unticked.

Duplicate Units

When you first change from creating adverts on Auto Trader manually to having a feed sent by Catalyst, you may end up with duplicate adverts. Auto Trader will normally remove all your manually created adverts and replace them with the ones in the feed but sometimes there are difficulties matching units from the feed to the manually created adverts so you may need to remove these manually.

See also


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