Platform Features

Everything you need
to buy and sell vans

CRM, stock tools, API and marketing built for UK van dealers managing inventory at scale.

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

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How it works

Create your dealer account

Register, verify your dealership and choose a plan that matches your stock volume.

List or sync your vans

Post manually, import CSV, or connect Stock Sync so inventory stays up to date automatically.

Handle enquiries in CRM

Respond to buyer leads, track status and measure performance from your dealer dashboard.

See it in action

Built for real van businesses

From dealership forecourts to private sellers, Vans 4 Sale connects UK commercial vehicles with serious buyers.

Vans lined up on a UK commercial vehicle marketplace

Nationwide marketplace

Browse thousands of vans with filters buyers actually use.

Van dealership forecourt with commercial vehicles

Dealer stock pages

Branded profiles, live stock counts and enquiry tools.

Automated stock sync for dealer websites

Stock Sync & feeds

Keep inventory live without manual re-entry.

Learn about Stock Sync

features

Core 2

Dealer Dashboard

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

Team Management

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

Sales 2

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.

Finance & Insurance Links

Every listing shows the cash price with Apply for Finance and Van Insurance buttons, sending buyers to our dedicated finance and insurance pages. Vans 4 Sale is not a lender, so listings never show payment quotes.

Marketing 2

Popup Campaigns

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

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 1

Ad Campaigns

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

Analytics 1

Listing Analytics

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

Productivity 1

CSV Bulk Import

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

Developer 2

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.

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.

Communication 1

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.

Rewards 1

Referral Programme

Invite other dealers with your unique referral link and track who signs up from your profile.

New 10

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.

Dealer Reviews

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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, and get AI-written captions with hashtags and CTAs.

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.

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

Key differences first. Expand for the full matrix.

Feature

Private
Dealer

Free to list

No

Dealer profile page

No

CRM & lead management

No

CSV bulk import / stock sync

No

Listings REST API (Dealer Pro and Elite)

No

Team invites (paid dealer plans)

No

Popup & ad campaigns

No

AI social media toolkit

No

Photo gallery & enquiries

Finance & insurance links

Listing analytics

AI description generator

List vehicles for sale

Photo gallery

Listing analytics & views

Finance & insurance links on listings

Direct buyer enquiries

Bidding & offer system

Saved vans & favourites

Vehicle alerts & notifications

Map view & location search

Community forum access

Dealer profile page

No

CRM & lead management

No

Popup campaign builder

No

Ad campaign management

No

Team invites (paid dealer plans)

No

CSV bulk import

No

Live chat widget

No

Listings REST API (Dealer Pro and Elite)

No

API key management

No

Performance report digests

No

GDPR data export & deletion

Referral programme

Seller & dealer reviews

AI description generator

Add custom vehicle makes

AI social media banner generator

No

Managed stock sync

No
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. Available on Dealer Pro and Dealer Elite.

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

Plans & Pricing

Yes. Private sellers can create listings completely free, with no credit card required. You can upload photos, write a full description and receive enquiries from buyers at no cost.

Private accounts are for individuals selling their own van. A dealer account includes CRM, popup campaigns, ad management, CSV bulk import, live chat and a branded dealer profile page. API access is on Dealer Pro and Dealer Elite. Team invites are on paid dealer plans. Homepage featuring, priority search and the dealer badge follow the plan.

Absolutely. Head to your account settings and select 'Upgrade to Dealer'. You'll complete a short dealer profile setup (business name, logo, location) and choose a plan. Your existing listings are migrated automatically.

Yes, you can upgrade or downgrade at any time from your subscription page. A new listing follows the limit on your current plan. Listings you have already published stay live.

We do not offer a money-back guarantee. You can cancel at any time and keep access until the end of the period you have paid for.

API Access

The Listings API gives dealers full CRUD access (Create, Read, Update, Delete) to their inventory programmatically. It's ideal for integrating with a dealer management system (DMS), syncing stock from an internal database, or automating listing management at scale.

API keys are generated from your Dealer Dashboard under API Access. Each key is SHA-256 hashed before storage; we never store plain-text keys. You can generate multiple keys (e.g. one per integration), disable them individually, and regenerate if a key is compromised. Each key has a configurable per-minute rate limit.

API access is available on Dealer Pro and Dealer Elite. Check the Pricing page (Dealer plans tab) for a full feature breakdown by plan tier.

Yes. Full API documentation including endpoint references, authentication guides, request/response examples and error codes is available in your Dealer Dashboard under the API Access tab once you're on an eligible plan.

Features & Tools

Every listing shows the cash price with two buttons underneath: Apply for Finance, which links to our van finance page, and Van Insurance, which links to our van insurance page. Vans 4 Sale is not a lender or finance broker, so listings never display payment quotes or finance examples.

The CRM (Customer Relationship Manager) is built for dealers to track every lead from first contact to sale. You can log notes, tag contacts, set statuses (new, contacted, qualified, sold), link contacts to specific listings and view full activity timelines, all from your dealer dashboard.

The Popup Builder lets dealers create branded popups with customisable trigger types (time delay, scroll percentage or exit intent), display frequency rules, and call-to-action or lead capture forms. Leads submitted via popups flow directly into your CRM. Popups can be targeted to specific pages or shown site-wide.

Yes. The CSV import tool lets you upload your entire inventory in one go. You map your CSV columns to our listing fields and we handle the rest. It's ideal for dealers migrating from another platform or syncing from a spreadsheet-based system.

Vehicle Alerts let buyers set up saved searches. When a new listing is posted that matches their criteria (make, model, price range, year, etc.), they receive an email notification automatically. Great for buyers looking for something specific.

Every user has access to self-service privacy tools on their Profile page. You can download all your personal data as a JSON file or permanently delete your account. Account deletion is irreversible and removes all your listings, saved searches, bids, forum posts and profile data.

When creating or editing a listing, click the 'Generate Description' button. The AI analyses your van's make, model, year, mileage, features and any notes you provide, then streams a professional, SEO-friendly description directly into the text box. You can edit it before publishing.

Still have questions? Get in touch with our team →

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