Automating Car Sales with Autohauslager Platform

Introduction

Autohauslager, a platform for car sales intermediaries, needed a system to automate communication and display available cars between sellers and buyers.

The main challenge was synchronising car information between both parties.

Client Background

Autohauslager connects car sellers and buyers through a streamlined platform.

Sellers add cars for sale, and buyers browse and purchase them.

The admin controls visibility of cars via an internal "Backoffice" system.

Buyers view cars on an external marketplace.

Challenge

Autohauslager struggled with synchronizing car information between sellers and buyers. Additionally, margin details needed to be accessible only to the business owner.

Solution

We developed a web application and backoffice system with the following features:

• Adding cars and clients
• Automatic notifications for car and client verification
• Automatic reservation notifications
• Email notifications about new cars
• Integration of Airtable, Bubble.io, and Sendgrid via Make.com
• Real-time data updates
• Centralized management in Airtable
• External marketplace for buyers
• Email templates in Sendgrid for personalized communication
• Margin details restricted to the business owner
• Automatic content translation using Weglot

Implementation

We developed a comprehensive system consisting of a web application and a backoffice, enabling various functionalities:

Web Application (Autohauslager.com)

• Allows buyers to view available cars.
• Includes automated notifications for:
• New car additions.
• Progress of car verification.
• Car reservation statuses.

Backoffice System

• Enables employees to manage which cars are displayed on the platform.
• Centralized management of clients, cars, and orders using Airtable.

Automation and Integration

• Automated email notifications for new cars, progress updates, and reservations via Sendgrid.
• Data and process integration between Airtable, Bubble.io, and Sendgrid using Make.com.
• Real-time data synchronization between sellers and buyers.
• Automated content translation on the site using Weglot.