This page describes four methods of adding vehicles to websites running Inventory Presser. Fundamentally, vehicles are added one-by-one with or without our VIN Decoder add-on or fed in bulk with the help of other software.

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Use the Load Sample Vehicles feature until you figure it out.

Methods described on this page

1. One-by-one
   • With our VIN Decoder add-on
     • Block Editor
     • Classic Editor
   • Without VIN-decoding
2. Bulk feeds
   • Build a feed
   • Buy a feed

One-by-one, Using VIN Decoder add-on

We sell a VIN-decoding add-on that simplifies adding vehicles one-by-one in the WordPress dashboard.

What is VIN-decoding?

VIN decoding is the process of translating the unique alphanumeric identifier assigned to every vehicle by the manufacturer (the Vehicle Identification Number, or VIN) into specific information about the vehicle. This information can include the make and model of the vehicle, the year it was manufactured, the location of manufacture, and various other details about the vehicle’s features and specifications.

The VIN is typically 17 characters long and consists of a combination of letters and numbers. Each character in the VIN represents a specific piece of information about the vehicle. For example, the first character in the VIN may represent the country of manufacture, while the second and third characters may represent the manufacturer. The remaining characters may represent various details about the vehicle, such as the model, body style, engine type, and so on.

VIN decoding is often used by mechanics, auto dealers, and other professionals who work with vehicles to identify specific parts and components that are needed for repair or maintenance. It can also be used by consumers to verify the authenticity and history of a vehicle before purchasing it.

VIN-decoding in Block Editor

1. Login to WordPress at a URL like demo.inventorypresser.com/wp-admin and activate the Inventory Presser plugin.

2. Find the Vehicles menu, and choose Add New. If you do not see the Vehicles menu, make sure the Inventory Presser plugin is activated, and your user account has permission to edit vehicles.
   

   

3. Look for the key icon in the upper right of the Block Editor near the “three dots” for Options. This is an Editor Sidebar. An arrow points to the button in this screenshot:

   

4. Paste a 17-digit VIN into the box labeled VIN.

5. Wait a brief moment while the VIN is decoded. If the VIN is valid and belongs to a vehicle 1980 and newer, other attribute inputs will be populated.

6. Press Save Draft to save the vehicle without showing it on the front-end of the site.

7. Populate the other attributes in the Inventory Presser editor sidebar as completely as possible to craft an informative listing for shoppers.

8. Add photos. See Uploading & Arranging Photos →

9. Press Save Draft again. Some taxonomies will be set automatically during a save. Visit the post Settings tab of the sidebar to locate and populate taxonomies like Condition, Availability, and Location.

10. Press Publish to reveal your new vehicle listing to shoppers.

VIN-decoding in Classic Editor

The Classic Editor plugin preserves the post editing experience of pre-5.0 versions of WordPress.

1. Login to WordPress at a URL like demo.inventorypresser.com/wp-admin and activate the Inventory Presser and Classic Editor plugins.

2. Find the Vehicles menu, and choose Add New. If you do not see the Vehicles menu, make sure the Inventory Presser plugin is activated, and your user account has permission to edit vehicles.
   

   

3. Paste a 17-digit VIN into the box labeled VIN.

4. Press Save Draft to save the vehicle.

5. Populate the other attributes in the Attributes meta box and sidebar as completely as possible to craft an informative listing for shoppers.

6. Add photos. See Uploading & Arranging Photos →

7. Press Publish to reveal your new vehicle listing to shoppers.

One-by-One, Without VIN-Decoding

Follow the above instructions for VIN-Decoding. Attributes will not be populated automatically after providing a VIN, but the editing experience is the same.

Feeds

Often, dealerships manage inventory on one software platform and rely on that entity to transmit their vehicle data and photos everywhere else they need.

What are inventory feeds?

Car dealer inventory feeds are a way for car dealerships to list their inventory of vehicles for sale online. These feeds typically consist of a list of vehicles, along with information about each vehicle, such as the make and model, year, price, and features.

Car dealer inventory feeds can be used by third-party websites, such as car search engines or classifieds sites, to display a dealership’s inventory to potential buyers. These feeds can be updated in real-time, so that the online inventory always reflects the current availability of vehicles at the dealership.

Dealerships may use car dealer inventory feeds to list their inventory on a variety of different platforms, including their own website, as well as third-party sites. This allows them to reach a wider audience of potential buyers, and makes it easier for consumers to find and compare vehicles from different dealerships.

Build a feed

What is the WordPress REST API?

The REST API provides a way for applications to retrieve and update data from a WordPress site, as well as perform other tasks, such as creating and deleting content. Developers can use the REST API to create applications that can be used with any WordPress site, as long as the site has the REST API enabled.

See Using the REST API to Update Vehicle Listings →

Buy a feed

Our core competency is inventory management for car dealers. Find out if your dealership is already integrated with Friday Systems. If so, we can populate sites running Inventory Presser for a monthly fee.

Setup a feed to Friday Systems

1. Contact us to sign up & obtain a dealer ID.
2. Ask the company managing the inventory to send a feed to Friday Systems for the new dealer ID.