What is parts compatibility? Master vehicle list (MVL) download Creating new listings using the MVL Modifying existing listings using the MVL

What is parts compatibility?

Parts compatibility allows sellers to show all the cars that are compatible with a part or accessory in a single listing, helping to save time and money and giving buyers an easy way to find the right parts for their vehicle.

When you assign compatible cars to your listing, buyers will find the parts they’re looking for more quickly, knowing that they’re buying a part that fits their model. This should help result in fewer queries and returns. You can choose compatible cars from a Master Vehicle List (MVL) of more than 16,000 models.

Master Vehicle List download

To download the Master Vehicle List, use the link below. Once downloaded, open the file and accept the user agreement. You'll need to enter the password VehicleList when prompted.

Download Master Vehicle List (.exe file)

Creating new listings using the Master Vehicle List

You can use these listing tools to assign compatible cars from the MVL:

• Sell Your Item

• Selling Manager

• Selling Manager Pro

• Turbo Lister

• File Exchange (CSV Manager)

• API

When you list an item in a category where parts compatibility is available, there'll be a section in the listing tools where you can specify which vehicles fit the part or accessory you’re listing. You can select compatible vehicles using options for make, model, variant, body style, type, year and engine.

At a minimum, you must specify the following characteristics when defining compatible vehicles for your part or accessory:

• Make

• Model

• Variant

You can also choose to provide more detail by adding these characteristics:

• Body style

• Type

• Year

• Engine

You can match your part with up to 1,000 models of vehicle and a searchable compatibility table will be shown to buyers on the item description page. This means that:

• You'll have more room to describe your item in more detail in the item title, because you no longer need to include the vehicle details in the item title.

• You only need to create a single listing for all the vehicles compatible with your part or accessory. You no longer need to create multiple duplicate listings.

Modifying existing listings using the Master Vehicle List

You should create a single listing for your part or accessory, adding all the models your part or accessory is compatible with, and end any duplicate listings.

Note: If you want to change the title or category of your listing, you should end the listing and relist it. Doing this means you will keep your sales rank history.

Read Creating new listings using the Master Vehicle List for details.

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