Automated inventory sync between dealership system and online listings

Purpose

1.1. Ensure real-time synchronization between dealership inventory management systems and multiple online car listing platforms.
1.2. Automatically update vehicle availability, details, and status to prevent overselling or outdated listings.
1.3. Integrate manual updates, new arrivals, sold units, and promotional changes across all digital touchpoints.
1.4. Minimize manual entry errors and time delays; drive operational efficiency for luxury car dealerships.
1.5. Support multi-channel marketing presence, including third-party classifieds, dealership website, and premium automotive portals.

Trigger Conditions

2.1. New vehicle record added, edited, or removed in dealer management system (DMS).
2.2. Status updates (e.g., sold, reserved, price change) triggered internally or via API/webhook.
2.3. Scheduled inventory reconciliations (e.g., hourly, daily).
2.4. Bulk update imports via CSV/XML uploads or third-party feeds.

Platform Variants

3.1. Salesforce Automotive Cloud
• API: VehicleInventory API — configure push on record change
3.2. HubSpot CRM
• Feature: Workflows Automation, Custom Webhooks — trigger on deal/product properties
3.3. Dealertrack DMS
• Function: REST Inventory API — automate outbound inventory sync
3.4. Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Automotive
• Setting: Inventory Integration Webhook — enable push notifications
3.5. CDK Global
• Function: Vehicle Data Service API — schedule inventory synchronization
3.6. VinSolutions
• Feature: Inventory Poll API — set up change-feed polling
3.7. Reynolds & Reynolds
• API: ERA-IGNITE Inventory API — subscribe to onChange notifications
3.8. AutoTrader UK
• API: Inventory Feed API (push or pull method) — map dealer fields
3.9. CarGurus
• API: Listings Batch Upload — configure webhook on DMS event
3.10. eBay Motors
• Function: Inventory Feed API — enable real-time update connection
3.11. Facebook Marketplace
• Feature: Inventory Partner API — map vehicle attributes, schedule sync
3.12. Google Vehicle Listings
• Setting: Merchant Center Vehicle Inventory Feed — automate file uploads
3.13. Dealer.com Websites
• API: Inventory Ingest API — automate push on inventory change
3.14. Shopify
• Feature: Product Update Webhooks; Custom App API — link vehicle SKUs
3.15. CarNow
• Integration API: Inventory Update Endpoint — configure via dealer admin
3.16. AutoTrader (US)
• API: VDP Integration Feed — schedule POST for vehicle updates
3.17. Cars.com
• Feature: Real-Time Listings API — trigger updates via webhook
3.18. V12 Software
• API: Data Sync Module — enable scheduled inventory pushes
3.19. TCD Dealer Solutions
• API: DMS Sync Plugin — enable outbound sync
3.20. DMS360
• API: Inventory Event Stream — map trigger fields for automation
3.21. Zapier
• Action: Webhooks — configure trigger on data changes
3.22. RESTful API Standard
• Endpoint: /inventory/patch — make authenticated calls on change
3.23. FTP/SFTP Servers
• Setting: Schedule CSV/XML uploads on stock change
3.24. Amazon AWS Lambda
• Function: Trigger serverless script on inventory events

Benefits

4.1. Zero-lag updates across all online channels, enhancing customer trust.
4.2. Significant reduction in manual labor for data entry and reconciliation.
4.3. Minimized risk of double-selling, overselling, or outdated listings.
4.4. Increased visiblity on premium and third-party automotive marketplaces.
4.5. Improved data accuracy, search ranking, and lead conversion due to fresh, detailed inventory.