10 Auto Trader product developments to drive your business’ performance in 2023

Our teams are always busy working year-round to help you quickly adapt to exciting opportunities and improve how Auto Trader works for you. Here’s a summary of the key improvements we’ve introduced over the last 12 months, broken down into how they make buying and selling even more effective for you.

 

Better data & improved insights for more powerful advertising…

Vehicle Insight

Powerful data at your fingertips

We’re combining key vehicle information into one easy-to-use dashboard in your Retailer Portal; bringing a new, simpler way of implementing your vehicle-level strategy.

Discover Vehicle Insight

 

Auto Trader Connect - Retail Essentials

Advanced vehicle data, shared between systems, in real-time

We've transformed data feeds and introduced real-time data sharing. Giving you access to advanced vehicle data through your existing stock management service, whilst offering real-time updates across your key selling channels.

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Making our Valuations more accessible & enhancing vehicle descriptions…

Auto Trader Connect - Valuations

Access our award-winning valuations, wherever you manage your stock

Access to our valuations is available through the Auto Trader Connect platform, allowing partners to seamlessly integrate live market valuations into existing processes and systems.

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Portal stock list Valuations

Review your entire forecourt pricing at a glance

We recently added the Auto Trader Retail Valuation and Price Position into your stock list within Portal. Review your entire forecourt pricing at a glance with retail-led Valuations data.

See the changes

 

Enhanced VIN Spec data

Automatically selected optional specification

Describe every vehicle accurately in just a matter of minutes, with factory-fitted optional extras automatically selected when listing or looking up a vehicle.

Find out more about Enhanced VIN Spec data

 

Driving your performance that extra mile…

Vehicle Moves

Save an average of £331 when moving your vehicles

Access over 350 trusted logistics companies right from your Retail Portal. Whether you need vehicles moving from auctions or delivering to your customers homes, Vehicle Moves gives you the power to save time and money.

 

Market Extension

Giving you the power to reach buyers outside of your local area

Market Extension gives every retailer the power to sell anywhere nationwide. This creates even greater choice for buyers across the UK, whilst unlocking a new way for you to grow sales and market share.

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Accelerating into the future…

Deal Builder

Enabling you to sell around the clock

With consumers wanting to complete more of the buying journey online, we're building the best omnichannel experience for both buyers and retailers to build deals anywhere, anytime. Creating huge opportunities to save money and drive operational efficiency for your business.

 
 

Plus new levels of partnership and insight

Retailer Performance Masterclasses

Online learning for retailers

Bitesize masterclasses to help you improve your business profitability across the automotive ecosystem. Participating retailers turn their stock 10% faster.

 

Webinars

Keeping your finger on the pulse

Gain competitive advantage with the latest updates and insight through live and on-demand webinars.

 
 

Let’s keep evolving together

Our teams have launched new products, enhanced existing ones and adapted to the many changes happening across our industry. Change is our DNA. But one thing that will never change is our commitment to empowering you. Because together, we do more.

 
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