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How dealers publish models and vehicles for sale

From linking the canonical model to creating a complete listing, adding media, passing moderation, understanding statuses and maintaining real inventory.

03 September 2026
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03 September 2026
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Catalogue and inventory are two layers

The canonical model holds reference specifications. A listing represents the business’s concrete vehicle: price, year, mileage, condition, media and availability. Correct linking prevents wrong specifications and moves the buyer from research to an offer.

Link the vehicle to the correct model

Find the make, model and variant in the catalogue before creating the offer. Compare battery, motor, drivetrain, year and market. Do not select a variant merely because its name looks similar.

If it is missing, follow the current model-association or submission process and provide primary manufacturer sources. Do not copy data from another listing or another market configuration.

Create the listing

  • Choose the model: Confirm the canonical variant before entering offer fields.
  • Describe the vehicle: Enter price, currency, year, mileage, condition and required fields.
  • Write the description: Explain the concrete vehicle, equipment, verifiable history and inclusions.
  • Add media: Use current authorised photos and remove unnecessary personal data.
  • Check: Compare VIN and documents with variant, year, mileage and price.
  • Submit for review: The listing follows the current moderation path according to its status.

A gallery that helps the buyer

  • Clear front, rear and both-side views
  • Cabin, seats, boot and display or odometer
  • Charging port and included cables
  • Tyres and every visible defect
  • Photos of the actual vehicle, not only promotional material
  • Good light without filters hiding condition
  • Appropriate protection of plates, documents and people
  • Clear usage rights for every image

How to handle statuses

  • Pending — The listing awaits the relevant process — Do not advertise it as active; monitor notices
  • Active — The listing may be public — Keep price, stock and information current
  • Rejected — It did not meet current requirements — Read the reason, correct it and use the allowed resubmission path

Inventory is an ongoing responsibility

Update the price when the offer changes and deactivate or change status when the vehicle is reserved or sold. A stale listing damages trust and generates unnecessary enquiries.

Periodically review the model link, photos, description and contact. For batches of imported vehicles, use a second check to avoid copying mileage, VIN or price between vehicles.

Publish the offer accurately

Open inventory, link the right model and complete the concrete vehicle before review.

Manage inventory

Review

Fields, model linking and statuses were checked against the platform on 3 September 2026. Recheck labels and media requirements before publication.

Blog FAQ

What is the difference between a model and a listing?

A model holds reference specifications; a listing is the concrete vehicle offered with price, year, mileage, condition and media.

What if the model is missing?

Use the current association or proposal process and primary sources. Do not choose an inaccurate variant.

Why is a listing pending or rejected?

Pending means a process is underway; rejected means correction is required according to the reason supplied.

What do I do when the vehicle is sold?

Immediately update its inventory status so it is no longer presented as available.

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