How to upload your cars.com inventory

How to upload your cars.com inventory

You can manually add, edit, and remove live Cars.com listings in Dealer Dash without waiting for your overnight feed to refresh. Whether you manage listings independently or need to make a change before your feed refreshes, you can add new vehicles, update pricing, and remove listings in real time.

In this article, you will learn how to upload a new vehicle listing, edit an existing listing, and remove a listing from Cars.com in Dealer Dash.

To get started

Go to the Cars.com Hub. Click Cars.com, then click on Dealer Dash.

1Open the Inventory tab

  • Click Inventory in the top menu
  • You’ll see all of your live Cars.com listings
inventory on dealer dash

2Add a new vehicle 

  • Click Add Vehicle in the top right corner of the listings report
add vehicle

Note: If you don’t see the Add Vehicle button and don’t have a feed source connected, contact support@cars.com.

3 Fill out vehicle details

Complete the listing data fields. Required fields are:

  • Stock number
  • VIN
  • Price
  • Mileage
  • Year, make, and model

Best practice: Fill out as many fields as possible, including Seller’s Notes. More complete listings perform better in the Best Match algorithm and get prioritized in search results.

listing data

Some fields may auto-populate when you enter the VIN. Verify each one for accuracy before moving on.

4Upload vehicle photos

  • Click Choose Files
  • Upload images from your computer and click Open
    • Accepted file types: .png, .jpg, or .jpeg
    • Maximum file size: 8MB per image
    • Maximum images: 32
    • Large or high-volume uploads may take additional time to process
add a vehicle with photos

5
Save your listing 

  • Review all fields, then click Save
click save

Listings take between 10 minutes and one hour to process and appear on Cars.com. Once live, they’re available to edit in Dealer Dash.

Note: Check your price before saving. Once posted, edits are available in real time from the Inventory tab.

How to edit or remove a listing

1Find the listing

  • Use the search filters on the Inventory tab to locate the listing you want to update
filter inventory search results

2Edit or remove

  • Click the three-dot icon under the Actions column
  • Select Edit to update price or merchandising details
  • Select Remove to delete the listing from Cars.com
  • Or, click into the vehicle to edit or remove the listing
edit or remove

FAQ

I don’t have a login for the Cars.com Hub. How do I get one? Reach out to support@cars.com to get access.

What fields are required? Stock number, VIN, price, mileage, and year/make/model. That said, fill out as much as possible — more complete listings rank better in Best Match.

How long until my listing appears on Cars.com? Typically within 10 minutes, but no longer than one hour.

What if I enter the wrong VIN? It may populate incorrect fields. Check each field for accuracy. But, once your listing is posted, you can edit it from the Inventory tab.

What if I use an IMS but want to manually update my inventory? When your automated feed reconnects, it becomes the default and will override any manual changes made in Dealer Dash.

Can I upload photos from a mobile device? Yes. Dealer Dash is accessible on a mobile web browser, and you can upload photos directly from your phone. Learn how to size your inventory photos for best results. 

Is bulk update available? Not at this time.

I’m experiencing a bug or issue. Who do I contact? Reach out to support@cars.com or call 1 (888) 252-7731.

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