Data Feed

What is Data Import/Export?

Import/Export Requirements | Import/Export Examples

The Data Import Wizard is designed to load data into the Inventory, derived from external sources – other providers, dealers, etc. Data source – a normal text file separated, or a data file in xml format.

This Data Import Wizard can send your inventory to the Top online automotive marketplace sites, these are listed below:

Import/Export Requirements (AX10)

Import supports a data file, separated by commas (csv). This format must use the UTF-8 text encoding.

Table – displays the CSV field structure sample which must include field heading and data must be separated with a comma “,” and quotations ( ” ) for each field.

Num	Field Name	Value Type	Description
1	stock	String	Stock number defined by dealer (can be same as the VIN)
2	title	String	Title of the vehicle (New, Used, Certified Pre-Owned, Other)*
3	vin	String(17)	Vehicle Identification Number (17 characters)
4	year	Integer(4)	Year the vehicle was manufactured (for example: 1984)
5	make	String	Manufacturer of the vehicle
6	model	String	Model of vehicle
7	trim	String	Specific trim of the model
8	free_text	String	Text added by the dealer to show specific details
9	type	String	Type of vehicle (AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT, AIRCRAFT, ATVs, BOAT, CARS & TRUCKS & VANS, COMMERCIAL TRUCKS & TRAILERS & BUSES, CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT, DISMANTLED MACHINE, GO KARTS & SCOOTERS, MILITARY VEHICLES, MOTORCYCLE, OTHER, PWC/ATV, RVs & CAMPERS, SAVING PLANS (CARS), SNOWMOBILES, TRAILERS)
10	body	String	Body style of vehicle (Convertible, Coupe, Hatchback, Limousine, Minivan, Other, Pickup, Sedan, Sport Utility, Suv, Truck, Van, Wagon)
11	mileage	Integer	Odometer value
12	price_current	Integer	Current price of car
13	price_wholesale	Integer	Price charged to wholesalers who buy large quantities for resale
14	price_cost	Integer	The price a dealer paid for the vehicle
15	InternetPrice	Integer	Internet price of the vehicle
16	MSRP	Integer	Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
17	BookValue	Integer	The value is based on the original cost of the vehicle without depreciation, amortization or impairment costs made against the vehicle.
18	exterior	String	Exterior color of vehicle
19	interior	String	Interior color of vehicle
20	doors	Integer	Number of doors
21	engine	String	Type of engine
22	transmission	String	Type of transmission
23	drive_type	String	Driving wheels of the vehicle
24	fuel_type	String	Fuel Type (Gasoline, Diesel, Hybrid, etc.)
25	warranty	Integer	Vehicle warranty, 1 - if warranty exists, 0 – if none
26	warranty_description	String	Warranty Text
27	description	String	Description of the vehicle
28	pics	String	URL of the photos for the vehicle
29	condition	String	Condition of vehicle (Excellent, Good, Average, Poor, Undefined)
30	options	String	Vehicle options, separated by a comma
31	URL_YouTube	String	You Tube video URL
32	URL_MAS	String	Make-a-Show video URL (export only)
33	date_in_stock	String	The date on which the vehicle was uploaded into the inventory
34	DealerName	String	Dealer's name
35	DealerContactPerson	String	Dealer's contact person
36	DealerPhone	String	Dealer's contact phone number
37	DealerEmail	String	Dealer's e-mail
38	DealerAddress	String	Dealer's address
39	DealerCity	String	Dealer's address (City)
40	DealerState	String	Dealer's address (State)
41	DealerZIP	Integer	Dealer's address (ZIP code)
42	DealerCountry	String	Dealer's address (Country)
43	DealerID	String	The ID of the dealer
44	DealerLOT	String	Dealer's LOT
45	DealerGroup	String	Dealer's Group
46	Certified	Integer	Whether the vehicle is certified or not (1 / 0)
47	CategorizedOptions	String	Vehicle options with categories; a category is separated from an option by @ and options separated by a comma (Exterior@Black, Interior@Leather)
48	MarketClass	String	e.g. 2WD Small Pickup Trucks / 4wd Sport Utility Vehicle
49	User_price1	Integer	User's (Special) Price of the vehicle
50	User_price2	Integer	User's (Special) Price of the vehicle
51	User_price3	Integer	User's (Special) Price of the vehicle
52	Comment1	String	A comment regarding the vehicle
53	Comment2	String	A comment regarding the vehicle
54	Comment3	String	A comment regarding the vehicle
55	VIDEO_URL_1	String	URL of a custom movie
56	VIDEO_URL_2	String	URL of a custom movie
57	VIDEO_URL_3	String	URL of a custom movie
58	VehicleID	Integer	The ID of the vehicle
59	DetailURL	String	The URL of the details page of the vehicle
60	price_monthly	String	Monthly payment
61	mm_code	String	M&M code (South Africa only)
62	license_plate	String	Plate Number
63	sub_category	String	Sub Category (TRUCK&TRAILER)
64	engine_make	String	Engine Make: GMC; Detroit; Duramax etc. (TRUCK&TRAILER; RVs & CAMPERS)
65	engine_power	String	Horse Power (TRUCK&TRAILER; MOTORCYCLE)
66	brake_type	String	Type of breakes (TRUCK&TRAILER)
67	truck_status	String	Status of the Truck: Available (TRUCK&TRAILER)
68	trailer_status	String	Status of the Trailer: Available (TRUCK&TRAILER)
69	status_details	String	Status details (TRUCK&TRAILER)
70	over_drive	Boolean	Overdrive: 0;1 (TRUCK&TRAILER)
71	suspension	String	Suspension Type (TRUCK&TRAILER)
72	ratio	String	Ratio (TRUCK&TRAILER)
73	tires	String	Tires (TRUCK&TRAILER)
74	wheels	String	Wheels Type: All Steel; Aluminum Outside; All Aluminum; Steel Disc etc. (TRUCK&TRAILER)
75	wheel_base	String	Wheel Base: 132; 134 etc.(TRUCK&TRAILER)
76	Axles	String	Axles: Single; Tandem; Quad etc. (TRUCK&TRAILER)
77	axle_type	String	Axle Type (TRUCK&TRAILER)
78	spread_axle	String	Spread Axle (TRUCK&TRAILER)
79	front_axle	String	Front Axle: 9000; 12000 (TRUCK&TRAILER)
80	rear_axle	String	Rear Axle: 20000; 21000 (TRUCK&TRAILER)
81	internal_height	String	Internal Height (TRUCK&TRAILER)
82	height	String	Truck height (TRUCK&TRAILER; RVs & CAMPERS)
83	length	String	Truck length (TRUCK&TRAILER; RVs & CAMPERS)
84	width	String	Truck width (TRUCK&TRAILER; RVs & CAMPERS)
85	sleeper_type	String	Type of the sleeper (TRUCK&TRAILER)
86	insulated	String	Insulted: Yes/ No (TRUCK&TRAILER)
87	passengers	String	Number of passengers (TRUCK&TRAILER)
88	sleeps	String	Number of sleeps (TRUCK&TRAILER; RVs & CAMPERS)
89	doors_description	String	Doors type: Swing; Roll up etc. (TRUCK&TRAILER)
90	side_doors	String	Side Doors type: Curbside etc. (TRUCK&TRAILER)
91	gate	String	Gate: Yes/ No (TRUCK&TRAILER)
92	dump_location	String	Dump Location (TRUCK&TRAILER)
93	flatbed	String	Flatbed (TRUCK&TRAILER)
94	cab	String	Cab type: Standard Cab; Crew Cab etc. (TRUCK&TRAILER)
95	composition	String	Composition: Aluminum; Steel etc. (TRUCK&TRAILER)
96	tank_type	String	Tank Type (TRUCK&TRAILER)
97	floor	String	Floor type: Aluminum Floor etc. (TRUCK&TRAILER)
98	extendable	String	Extendable (TRUCK&TRAILER)
99	detachable	String	Detachable (TRUCK&TRAILER)
100	bottom_load	String	Bottom Load (TRUCK&TRAILER)
101	frame	String	Frame Type (TRUCK&TRAILER)
102	compartments	String	Compartments (TRUCK&TRAILER)
103	pneumatic_size	String	Pneumatic Size (TRUCK&TRAILER)
104	vapor_recover	String	Vapor Recover (TRUCK&TRAILER)
105	hoppers	String	Hoppers (TRUCK&TRAILER)
106	gallons	String	Gallons Capacity (TRUCK&TRAILER)
107	reefer_manufacturer	String	Reefer Manufacturer: Thermo King etc. (TRUCK&TRAILER)
108	cars	String	Cars (TRUCK&TRAILER)
109	ballast	String	Ballast (TRUCK&TRAILER)
110	payload	String	Payload (TRUCK&TRAILER)
111	steering	String	Steering (TRUCK&TRAILER; RVs & CAMPERS)
112	size	String	Size (TRUCK&TRAILER)
113	safety_chains	String	Safety Chains (TRUCK&TRAILER)
114	coupler	String	Coupler (TRUCK&TRAILER)
115	tongue	String	Tongue (TRUCK&TRAILER)
116	deck_width	String	Deck Width (TRUCK&TRAILER)
117	deck_height	String	Deck Height (TRUCK&TRAILER)
118	ramps	String	Ramps (TRUCK&TRAILER)
119	fenders	String	Fenders (TRUCK&TRAILER)
120	charger	String	Charger (TRUCK&TRAILER)
121	type_of_motor	String	Type of Motor (MOTORCYCLE)
122	air_conditioners	String	Number of Air Conditioners (RVs & CAMPERS)
123	slides	String	Slides (RVs & CAMPERS)
124	water_capacity	String	Water Capacity (RVs & CAMPERS)
125	awnings	String	Awnings (RVs & CAMPERS)
126	gvwr	String	GVWR (RVs & CAMPERS)
127	dry_weight	String	Dry Weight (RVs & CAMPERS)
128	chassis	String	Chassis (RVs & CAMPERS)
129	jack	String	Jack (RVs & CAMPERS)
130	self_contained	String	Self Contained (RVs & CAMPERS)
131	generator	String	Generator (RVs & CAMPERS)
132	price_header	String	Header Price (RVs & CAMPERS)

*Title (New, Used, Certified Pre-Owned, Other)

Incoming in the feed	Treated as
N or NEW	NEW
U or USED	USED
SALVAGE	SALVAGE
Any containing "CPO" or "CERTIFIED"	CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED
"", "NO", and ANYTHING ELSE	USED
Numeric "0"	NEW
Numeric "1"	USED
Numeric "2"	CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED
Numeric "3"	SALVAGE

Import/Export Manuals And Examples

You can download an example of importing data files here:

Export CSV AX 10 – autoxloocoza_target_ax10_masterfeed.csv
Export XML AX 10 – autoxloocoza_target_ax10_masterfeed.xml

CSV format options:

Data Separator – , (comma)
End of Line – Unix-style line-endings: LF (Line Feed, 0A – hexadecimal) or Windows-style line-endings: CRLF (Carriage Return Line Feed characters, 0D0A -hexadecimal). Please DO NOT use Mac-style line-endings (CR)
Field Separators – ” (quotation mark)
Image Separator – ; (semicolon)
Option Separator – , (comma)

Important! XML file requirements:

XML file must have only 2 levels and be well-formed;
XML file must have a title
The file should begin with tag <listings> (in plural) and end with </listings> (in plural);
Every vehicle should be set between 2 tags: <listing></listing> (in singular);
If there is no info in the tag, it should stay empty (never delete it). Ex.: <engine></engine> or <engine />
All images should be included in one line, delimited with semicolon;
The field order for each vehicle must be constant.