Real-time vehicle inventory sync across website and third-party marketplaces

Purpose

 1.1. Enable real-time inventory data transmission between dealership management systems, the dealership website, and external marketplaces (e.g., Cars.com, Autotrader).
 1.2. Prevent inconsistencies by ensuring that vehicle availability, prices, and details are instantly updated across all digital channels.
 1.3. Eliminate manual data re-entry and minimize the risk of listing out-of-stock vehicles, ensuring a unified buyer experience and regulatory compliance.
 1.4. Drive higher conversion by eliminating lags between inventory changes and online representation, boosting trust and engagement.

Trigger Conditions

 2.1. New vehicle added, modified, or removed in DMS (Dealer Management System) or inventory feed.
 2.2. Status change (e.g., price update, sale, hold) detected in the source inventory.
 2.3. Scheduled data pull/push interval (every X seconds/minutes) or, ideally, event-driven via webhook notification.

Platform Variants

 3.1. Reynolds & Reynolds
 • Function/API: Inventory Export API – configure to trigger on record change for all Acura models.

 3.2. Dealertrack
 • Function/API: Inventory Integration Module – set up outgoing push for new/updated inventory events.

 3.3. vAuto
 • Feature: Provision Inventory API – enable synchronization for on-the-fly status changes and pricing updates.

 3.4. HomeNet
 • API: Inventory Feed API – map DMS feeds to marketplace/export endpoints.

 3.5. CDK Global
 • API: Digital Retail Inventory API – configure endpoint URL and update frequency for real-time pushes.

 3.6. DealerSocket
 • Feature: Vehicles API – activate change-event triggers for full or partial inventory sync.

 3.7. Cars.com
 • API: Listing Import Feed – set up automatic imports linked to main dealer inventory source.

 3.8. Autotrader
 • API: Inventory Feed – map inventory feed fields (stock number, VIN, status) for instant imports.

 3.9. CarGurus
 • API: Real-Time Listings API – integrate sync endpoint to receive active inventory updates.

 3.10. Facebook Marketplace
 • Feature: Inventory Partner Integration – configure XML feed with scheduled or event-driven pushes.

 3.11. Google Vehicle Ads
 • API: Inventory Feed Upload – push updated vehicle data using data feed API.

 3.12. Dealer.com
 • Function: Website Inventory Sync Module – link DMS or feed with real-time update toggles enabled.

 3.13. VinSolutions
 • API: Inventory Import/Export – setup webhook notifications on status/price changes.

 3.14. Edmunds
 • API: Vehicle Listing Feed – push all changes over HTTPS feed connection.

 3.15. TrueCar
 • API: Inventory Feed Endpoint – send events for each inventory update.

 3.16. AWS Lambda
 • Function: Real-time event handler – trigger on inventory data input, process and forward as needed.

 3.17. Azure Functions
 • API: HTTP Trigger – launch serverless function on inventory change events, pushing to targets.

 3.18. Zapier
 • Feature: Webhooks & Scheduler – connect DMS trigger to update each marketplace endpoint.

 3.19. Salesforce
 • Feature: Data Connector – set automation for pushing vehicle updates from Salesforce CRM to inventory channels.

 3.20. HubSpot
 • API: Custom Workflow Trigger – run workflow upon inventory change, push updated data externally.

4. Benefits

 4.1. Minimizes risk of double-selling or inaccurate listings, increasing customer trust.
 4.2. Reduces manual labor, enabling faster market response.
 4.3. Ensures real-time compliance with manufacturer and legal advertising rules.
 4.4. Boosts visibility and lead generation across all platforms simultaneously.
 4.5. Enables centralized inventory oversight, facilitating better decision-making.