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== Summary ==
 
== Summary ==
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 ==
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 04/09/2013.
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{{Units}}
  
 
=== What to do in Platinum ===
 
=== What to do in Platinum ===
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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* Category
 
* Category
  
The category entered against the vehicle must be one from the below list of approved categories for it to be correctly categorised on Bike Trader, otherwise it will be left uncategorised.
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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.
  
 
* Adventure
 
* Adventure
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* Three Wheeler
 
* Three Wheeler
  
You will need to make sure that in {{Menu|Add or Edit Vehicles}}, the {{DataPrompt|Auto Trader/Bike Trader}} flag is ticked on the [[How Can I Assure my Vehicles Will Upload to FindIt?|{{Tab|Web Publishing}}]] tab.  
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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.
  
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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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.
  
Your vehicles will now be uploaded to Auto Trader along with your normal daily upload to the Catalyst Findit server. We currently send your vehicles '''<u>twice daily at 05:30 and 11:30</u>'''. Trader Media Group typically take a couple of hours to pick up and process our file.
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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.
  
 
=== Profile Only Adverts ===
 
=== Profile Only Adverts ===
{{PreRelease}}
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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.
You can now upload and list all of your vehicles on your profile page on Auto Trader, instead of just uploading a subset to appear in Auto Trader's search. All vehicles 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 Vehicles Will Upload to FindIt?|{{Tab|Web Publishing}}]] tab in {{Menu|Add or Edit Vehicles}} will be automatically included for upload to your profile page.
 
  
If you want to upload a vehicle 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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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 ==
* [[How can I Upload Vehicles to My Website?]]
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* [[How can I upload units to my website?]]
* [[Third Party Websites linked to FindIt#Auto Trader|Third Party Websites linked to FindIt]]
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* [[Third party websites linked to Catalyst FindIt#Auto Trader|Third Party Websites linked to FindIt]]
* [[How Can I Assure my Vehicles Will Upload to FindIt?]]
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* [[How can I assure my units will upload to Catalyst FindIt?]]
* [[Why are my Vehicles not appearing on Auto Trader?]]
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* [[Why are my units not appearing on Auto Trader?]]
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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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