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.
Updating your productsLearn how to update data in your catalog and schedule automatic re-imports to keep products, prices, and stock accurate.
Importing product prices in local currencyLearn how to convert prices from Auto Integration imports for non‑US stores.
How imported product and catalog data appears in your X-Cart store