Autotrader Feeds
Composer DMS supports real-time data exchange with AutoTrader via AutoTrader Connect. This includes:
- Real-time inbound vehicle data from AutoTrader to Composer DMS
- Real-time outbound updates from Composer DMS to AutoTrader
Note on timing
The feeds between Composer DMS and AutoTrader’s Dealer Portal are real time. However, there is a 15-minute delay between AutoTrader’s Dealer Portal and autotrader.co.uk. This delay is fully controlled by AutoTrader; Composer DMS has no control over it.
Inbound Vehicle Status Mapping (AutoTrader → Composer DMS)
When vehicle data is received from AutoTrader, Composer DMS maps AutoTrader’s lifecycle status and advertising/publishing status to Composer DMS inventory statuses.
- AutoTrader lifecycle state (e.g., DUE IN, FORECOURT, SALE IN PROGRESS, WASTEBIN, DELETED, SOLD)
- AutoTrader advertising status for the advert, based on the publish to website toggle (e.g., PUBLISHED, NOT PUBLISHED)
Mapping Table
Interpretation guide:
- Lifecycle State: AutoTrader’s stock lifecycle.
- Website Advertising Status: AutoTrader Stock Status for the advert.
- Resulting Composer Status: What Composer DMS will store/show.
| AutoTrader Lifecycle State | AutoTrader Website Status | Composer DMS Status |
|---|---|---|
| DUE IN | PUBLISHED | ACTIVE |
| DUE IN | NOT PUBLISHED | NOT ACTIVE |
| FORECOURT | PUBLISHED | ACTIVE |
| FORECOURT | NOT PUBLISHED | NOT_ACTIVE |
| SALE IN PROGRESS | PUBLISHED | RESERVED |
| SALE IN PROGRESS | NOT PUBLISHED | RESERVED |
| WASTEBIN | PUBLISHED or NOT PUBLISHED | SOLD |
| DELETED | PUBLISHED or NOT PUBLISHED | SOLD |
| SOLD | PUBLISHED or NOT PUBLISHED | SOLD |
| Any other/unknown | PUBLISHED | ACTIVE |
| Any other/unknown | NOT PUBLISHED | NOT ACTIVE |
Notes
- “PUBLISHED” and “NOT PUBLISHED” reflect AutoTrader’s Website Status.
- The “Any other/unknown” row covers any lifecycle values not explicitly handled; they are treated as ACTIVE unless not published, in which case NOT ACTIVE.
Practical Examples
- Vehicle is FORECOURT and PUBLISHED on AutoTrader → Composer shows ACTIVE.
- Vehicle is DUE IN but NOT PUBLISHED → Composer shows NOT ACTIVE (in stock but not advertised).
- Vehicle is SALE IN PROGRESS (regardless of publishing state) → Composer shows RESERVED.
- Vehicle is SOLD/DELETED/WASTEBIN → Composer shows SOLD.
