Platform Features

    Everything you need
    to buy and sell vans

    Whether you're a private seller listing a single van or a dealer managing hundreds of vehicles,Vans 4 Salehas the tools built for you.

    REST API Access Full CRM Suite Real-time Analytics Ad Campaigns Bulk CSV Import

    For Dealers

    Professional tools built for volume

    Developer

    Listings API

    Programmatically manage your entire stock via our secure REST API. Create, update and delete listings in bulk — perfect for DMS integrations and automation.

    Core

    Dealer Dashboard

    A single command centre for all your activity: listing analytics, enquiries, bids, CRM contacts, popups, ads and more — all under one roof.

    Sales

    CRM & Lead Management

    Track every enquiry from first contact to sale. Manage leads with statuses, notes, activity logs and tag filtering across your entire team.

    Marketing

    Popup Campaigns

    Build branded lead-capture and CTA popups with smart triggers (time delay, scroll, exit intent) and frequency controls. Leads flow straight into your CRM.

    Sales

    Finance Calculator

    Interactive finance widget on every listing. Buyers set their own deposit and term to see live monthly payment estimates, then submit an Apply for Finance enquiry.

    Analytics

    Listing Analytics

    See views, unique visitors and enquiry rates for every listing. Understand which vehicles are getting attention and optimise your pricing accordingly.

    Productivity

    CSV Bulk Import

    Upload your entire stock in seconds. Map your CSV columns to our fields and import hundreds of listings at once — no manual entry required.

    Communication

    Live Chat Widget

    Engage buyers in real time with an embeddable live chat widget. All conversations are tracked per listing and accessible in your dealer inbox.

    Core

    Team Management

    Invite staff members to your dealership account. Team members share access to the dashboard, CRM and listings under your brand.

    Marketing

    Dealer Profile Page

    A branded public profile page showing your business info, logo, location, social links and your full live inventory — great for SEO.

    Advertising

    Ad Campaigns

    Run banner ads across the platform. Choose page placement, size and targeting. Track impressions and clicks from your dashboard.

    Developer

    API Key Management

    Generate, revoke and regenerate secure API keys from your dashboard. Keys are hashed, never stored in plain text, and rate-limited per minute.

    New

    Performance Report Digests

    Receive scheduled email digests showing your top 10 listings by views, total enquiries and conversion rates. Choose weekly, bi-weekly or monthly frequency from your dashboard.

    New

    Dealer Reviews

    Build trust with verified buyer reviews displayed on your dealer profile page. Respond to feedback and showcase your reputation to new customers.

    New

    AI Description Generator

    Generate professional, SEO-friendly listing descriptions with one click. Our AI analyses your van's details and writes compelling copy — just review and publish.

    New

    Custom Makes & Attributes

    Can't find your van's make in the list? Add it yourself directly from the listing form. New makes are saved for everyone to use.

    Rewards

    Referral Programme

    Earn rewards by inviting other dealers to the platform. Share your unique referral link and track sign-ups, conversions and rewards from your profile.

    New

    Built-in Image Editor

    Crop, resize, adjust brightness, contrast and apply filters to your listing photos without leaving the platform. Edited images are saved as new files to preserve originals.

    New

    Auto Image Compression

    Every photo is automatically compressed and converted to WebP before upload — typically 60-80% smaller with no visible quality loss. Keeps your pages lightning fast.

    New

    Export Stock to CSV

    Download your entire inventory as a spreadsheet with one click. Includes title, make, model, year, price, VAT status, mileage and all key fields — perfect for offline analysis or migration.

    New

    AI Social Media Toolkit

    Generate platform-optimised social media copy and branded graphics for any vehicle — all from your dashboard. Choose Facebook or Instagram, pick from multiple image formats (Post, Story/Reel, Square, Cover, Portrait), and get AI-written captions with hashtags and CTAs. Edit copy before sharing, keep up to 3 previous versions, and download ready-to-post images. A complete social media workflow in one click.

    New

    Price Drop & Sold Alerts

    Your buyers who save your vans are automatically notified when you reduce a price. If a van sells, we email them similar alternatives from your stock — keeping leads warm without any effort from you.

    New

    Dealer Welcome Onboarding

    New dealer accounts receive a tailored welcome email sequence over 7 days — guiding you through profile setup, first listing, dashboard tools and key features to get up and running fast.

    Side by side

    Private vs Dealer

    A quick overview of what's included in each account type.

    Feature

    Private
    Dealer

    List vehicles for sale

    Photo gallery (up to 20 images)

    Listing analytics & views

    Finance calculator on listings

    Direct buyer enquiries

    Bidding & offer system

    Saved vans & favourites

    Vehicle alerts & notifications

    Map view & location search

    Community forum access

    Dealer profile page

    CRM & lead management

    Popup campaign builder

    Ad campaign management

    Team member access

    CSV bulk import

    Live chat widget

    Listings REST API

    API key management

    Performance report digests

    Compare vans side by side

    GDPR data export & deletion

    Referral programme & rewards

    Seller & dealer reviews

    AI description generator

    Add custom vehicle makes

    AI social media banner generator

    API Access

    Integrate your DMS
    in minutes

    Our REST API lets you push listings straight from your dealer management system. Full CRUD support, secure API keys, per-minute rate limiting and request logging built in.

    curl -X POST \
      https://api.vans-4-sale.co.uk/listings \
      -H "X-Api-Key: dvk_your_key" \
      -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
      -d '{
        "title": "2023 Ford Transit L3 H2",
        "price": 32500,
        "year": 2023
      }'

    What you get

    • Full CRUD: create, update, delete listings
    • Secure SHA-256 hashed API keys
    • Rate limiting (configurable per-minute)
    • Full request logging & usage analytics
    • Admin controls to enable / disable access
    • Instant key regeneration for security
    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Everything you need to know about plans, API access, and getting started on Vans 4 Sale.

    Plans & Pricing

    API Access

    Features & Tools

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