Mapping and 3rd Party Validation Data Overview

VIN decoding and vehicle description data are the core solutions to a business's automotive data needs that are sourced directly from the vehicle manufacturers. However, in the automotive industry, there are a number of public and private organizations that establish standards for everything from vehicle valuation, safety, and fuel efficiency to yearly "Best of" and "Top Ten" vehicle awards. DataOne offers products that allow you to utilize this data quickly and efficiently.

Mapping to third-party standards can be vital to your business operations. An accurate and precise data map will help you save time and money and contribute to process quality. Mappings developed from unbiased third-party data can be used to display vehicle ratings and awards that will add significant value to your vehicle display and inventory marketing efforts.

“In 2016, parts & service sales accounted for 47.3% of a dealership's total gross profits.”
Source: NADA

Common 3rd Party Data and Mapping Highlights:

VIN decoding, year make model search, vehicle ID

Easily referenced to VINBasic™ by VIN, Y/M/M, or DataOne VehicleID

Available via API web service or delivered files

Covers passenger and light-duty vehicles for US Market Data

Valuation Data

Our vehicle valuation mapping products deliver a bridge between the DataOne VehicleID* to the corresponding valuation provider's VehicleID. This offers a seamless transition between our OEM/Brand compliant vehicle descriptions and the valuation provider's data.

J.D. Power Used Car Guide Mapping

Used vehicle valuations for dealer inventory management

J.D. Power Used Car Guide, formerly NADA Used Car Guide, has long been an industry staple when it comes to publishing market-reflective vehicle pricing and is a recognized authority providing used vehicle valuations for use across the automotive industry. End-users include consumers, dealers, financial institutions, insurance companies, vehicle manufacturers, auctions, as well as many other industries.

The J.D. Power Used Car Guide mapping product makes it easy for our customers to build and develop applications that integrate with used vehicle valuations.

*Maps to DataOne VehicleID and EngineID

KBB Used Car Guide Mapping

New and used vehicle valuations for dealer inventory management

Kelley Blue Book (KBB) has been a well-known and respected brand in the auto industry since its founding in 1926. Their new and used car valuation data are trusted by thousands of dealerships and millions of consumers.

This mapping works with all DataOne products and can be distributed with all delivery methods. Leverage our KBB Used Car Guide Mapping to access this data quickly and accurately.

Service Data

Auto Care ACES Mapping

VIN-referenced mapping to the Aftermarket Catalog Exchange Standard (ACES)

The Auto Care Association's* Aftermarket Catalog Enhanced Standard (ACES) classification system was created to provide a North American industry standard for managing and exchanging automotive data for aftermarket parts, accessories and supplies. This is a tremendously valuable dataset for businesses involved with parts, accessories, maintenance, and service.

*Formerly known as the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA)

Learn more about Vehicle Service Data

Fuel Economy and Green Data

EPA Green Scores

Tap into consumers environmental interest with Green Vehicle Ratings

Consumers are becoming more aware and concerned about the environmental impact of their driving habits and choice of vehicle.

Tap into this interest by including EPA Green Scores in your vehicle details pages. These scores relate to the air pollution and greenhouse gas score of the vehicle, as well as identify the vehicles awarded the EPA SmartWay and SmartWay Elite status.

EPA MPG

VIN-referenced EPA Fuel Economy ratings for all US vehicles.

Perhaps no vehicle data point is more consistently researched and inquired about than the vehicle's fuel efficiency or MPG (Miles Per Gallon). With high gas prices a reality and higher future gas prices likely, a vehicle's MPG is a real concern to prospective buyers.

Couple those budgetary concerns with environmental concerns many consumers have and you can see why fuel efficiency is a must-have for any inventory listing or vehicle details page.

Our data is designed to be used for promotional use in vehicle marketing as well as in business analysis and studies.

Safety Data

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

Safety Ratings are a top consideration for online vehicle shoppers

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings are an important element for inclusion in online consumer research and shopping displays. These safety ratings have been provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration since 1990 and have become a safety standard vehicle shoppers recognize and look for.

Ratings are available for overall categories, as well as for specific impact types and passenger areas tested. The ratings are also valuable for risk management/insurance industries.

This dataset is suitable for research and statistic projects as well as vehicle marketing. Additionally, consumer research-oriented sites will find this data especially useful for vehicle comparisons.

NHTSA Recalls

VIN-referenced NHTSA Recalls for all passenger/light-duty vehicles since 1981

OEMs are required to contact parties affected by recalls and offer service to resolve the issue at a nearby dealership at no cost. This presents a business opportunity to dealers looking to capture the associated service revenue.

DataOne Software’s NHTSA Recalls data was created to support both CRM/marketing efforts to contact affected vehicle owners, as well as service-centered solutions used by technicians. The recalls have been filtered to include only automotive and light-duty OEM equipment, parts, and accessories. The data set is VIN referenced and tied to DataOne's VehicleID for ease of use and integration as a stand-alone product or coupled with additional data products.

Learn more about Vehicle Service Data

Images

EVOX Media Mapping

Our mapping makes Evox easier to use and use well

If you are using Evox images to power your solution we can provide mapping that makes them easier to use and use well. Our mapping starts with a match between Evox VIF and our DataOne VehicleID.

In addition, we provide a mapping between our color IDs and codes to the corresponding Evox colorized photos. Finally, we identify the level of match between the Evox image and decoded vehicle. This allows you to set rules for displaying partially matched vehicles and Evox images to meet compliance requirements while providing as much coverage as possible. This can be especially important during the early stages of model release.

Awards & Accolades

DataOne Software's Awards and Accolades are a powerful tool for marketing vehicle inventory. They provide neutral third parties assessment of the quality, value, performance, and/or overall excellence of the vehicle that is being considered.

The product is comprised of awards, honorable press mentions, and "Top" lists from renowned sites and periodicals. Sources and an accompanying link are provided in each case. And, the Awards and Accolades are sorted both by type and awarding party.

Negative ratings and statements are not included within Awards and Accolades, making it ideal content for dealer and OEM-focused marketing solutions such as websites, mailers, email campaigns, and Brochures. In addition, with coverage back to the 2006 model year, the product is a great fit for pre-owned inventory promotion

Custom Mapping to 3rd Party Content

There are a number of other well-established data standards, for example, used vehicle valuation, that are used extensively within the automotive industry.

We work with clients on a case-by-case basis to provide customized mapping to the data they are consuming. Over the years, we have built out an advanced mapping toolset that makes providing this service to our customers more cost-effective than you might think.

If you license data from multiple sources and would like to tie these to our VIN Decoding and Vehicle Data solutions, contact us now to discuss your needs and determine the pricing.

3rd Party Mapping Brochure

Learn more about our Mapping & 3rd Party Validation solutions that will increase efficiencies for your business. Data samples and delivery options included.

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