Intro to Automotive Integrations
What are automotive integrations?Automate product data import and fulfillment processes with Catalog Provider and Warehouse Distributor integrations.
Getting started with automotive integration
Step-by-step guide to connect your store to a Catalog Provider or Warehouse Distributor
Step 1: Connect an auto integrationLearn how to link your X-Cart store to a Data Catalog Provider or Warehouse Distributor to start syncing product data.
Step 2: Set up how vehicles are organizedConfigure your Make / Model / Year (MMY) filter so products match the right vehicles in your store.
Step 3: Import your vehiclesAdd vehicles to your store to enable fitment-based search and filtering.
Step 4: Bring in product categoriesImport product categories from your integration to build your store’s catalog structure.
Step 5: Map categoriesMatch imported categories to your store’s categories to keep your catalog organized and avoid duplicates.
Step 6: Set up import rules and preferencesAdjust general settings for all auto integrations — like how pricing, stock levels, and orders are handled.
Step 7: Import your brandsBring in brands from your integration to see which manufacturers or suppliers you can sell products from.
Step 8: Customize brand settingsMap your brands, choose how SKUs are formatted, and set your pricing strategy.
Step 9: Import your productsPull detailed product info, including fitment and pricing, to start selling in your store.