Trade-Ins
Track trade-ins and flip them into listings instantly
Automo Soft lets you record trade-in details, capture condition assessments, track acquisition cost, and convert accepted trade-ins directly into your active inventory — all in one workflow.
Key capabilities
Trade-in record creation
Log a trade-in with VIN decoding to auto-fill specs, condition notes, mileage, and any known issues. Keep a complete history of every trade you have evaluated.
Acquisition cost tracking
Record what you paid for the trade-in (trade-in credit, cash paid, book value). This feeds directly into your profit margin calculations when the vehicle sells.
Condition assessment
Document the vehicle's condition — mechanical issues, cosmetic damage, needed repairs — so your reconditioning costs are tracked from day one.
One-click inventory conversion
Accept a trade-in and convert it to an active inventory listing with one click. All the specs are already there — just set the asking price and it is live.
Trade-in reporting
See how many trade-ins you are taking in, what you are paying, and what margin you are making when trade-in vehicles sell. Track your trade-in business as its own channel.
Trade-ins are inventory — manage them like it
For many independent dealers, trade-ins are a significant source of inventory. But without a proper system, trade-in management is often a mess of handwritten notes, paper assessments, and vehicles whose acquisition cost nobody remembers six months later.
Automo Soft brings trade-in management into your inventory workflow. Log a trade-in at the point of evaluation, record all the details you need, and when you decide to accept it, convert it to an active listing with one click.
The acquisition cost you record flows through to your profit reporting. When the vehicle sells, you can see exactly what margin you made on that trade-in — giving you data to make smarter trade-in decisions over time.
Who is this for?
For dealers who regularly take trade-ins as part of their sales process and want to track trade-in inventory and profitability properly.
Frequently asked questions
Can I store trade-in photos?
Yes. You can attach photos to a trade-in record at the assessment stage. These photos document the vehicle's condition at intake and carry over when the vehicle is converted to an inventory listing.
What if I decide not to accept a trade-in?
Declined trade-ins can be marked as declined with a note. The record is kept for your reference — useful for tracking patterns in what you are offered and what you accept.
Does the trade-in cost affect my profit reports?
Yes. When you record an acquisition cost for a trade-in and it later sells, your analytics show the margin on that vehicle based on acquisition cost versus sale price.
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