Become a Carslink.ai Integration Partner
Help your dealer clients get free visibility on the UK's AI-powered car search engine. Simple API, zero cost, instant value.
Why Partner With Carslink.ai?
- Add Value to Your Clients — Free: Offer instant visibility on a growing AI-powered search platform at no cost.
- Simple REST API Integration: One POST endpoint, JSON payload, standard HTTP.
- No Complex Onboarding: Dealers register themselves and receive an API key.
- Verified Partner Status: Your brand is listed as a verified integration partner.
- AI & Search Engine Visibility: Stock indexed by Google, Bing, ChatGPT, Perplexity.
- Competitive Differentiation: Offer AI search visibility as part of your service.
How the Integration Works
- Your Dealer Client Registers: They visit the registration page and receive an API key instantly.
- The Dealer Forwards the API Key: The email includes the key, endpoint URL, JSON schema, and cURL command.
- You Configure the Feed: Set up an HTTP POST from your system with the JSON payload.
- Stock Goes Live: Within minutes, vehicles appear on Carslink.ai, indexed by search engines and AI agents.
API Integration Guide
Endpoint & Credentials
The API endpoint URL, API key, and cURL command are in the dealer's registration email. Uses HTTP POST with JSON. API key sent as X-Dealer-Api-Key header.
JSON Schema
{
"mode": "full_replace",
"listings": [
{
"title": "2021 BMW 3 Series 320d M Sport",
"make": "BMW", "model": "3 Series", "variant": "320d M Sport",
"year": 2021, "price": 28995, "mileage": 24500,
"fuel": "Diesel", "transmission": "Automatic",
"colour": "Black Sapphire", "body_type": "Saloon",
"location": "Manchester",
"image_url": "https://yoursite.com/images/bmw-320d.jpg",
"listing_url": "https://yoursite.com/stock/bmw-320d-m-sport",
"description": "Full service history, one owner..."
}
]
}
Required Fields
title, listing_url, price, make, model, year, mileage, fuel, transmission, image_url, description
Recommended Fields
variant, colour, body_type, location, region, condition, source_id, mode
Feed Modes
"full_replace" sends entire inventory — missing vehicles are removed. "partial" (default) only adds/updates. Listings auto-expire after 24 hours.
Large Inventories (500+)
Use feed sessions with "feed_session_id" and "final": true on the last batch.
Multi-Site Dealer Groups
Each site should register individually with its own API key.
Image Requirements
- Publicly accessible via HTTPS
- Allow hotlinking from our servers
- Permanent URLs (not signed/temporary)
- Min 800px wide. JPEG, PNG, WebP
Current Integration Partners
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does my client need to do?
- Register on Carslink.ai (under 2 minutes), get an API key, forward it to you.
- What format is the stock feed?
- JSON via HTTP POST with X-Dealer-Api-Key header.
- Is there a cost?
- No — completely free for dealers and partners.
- Can I integrate multiple clients?
- Yes. Each dealer gets their own API key.
- Large inventories?
- Up to 500 per request. Use feed sessions for more.
- How are sold vehicles removed?
- Use "full_replace" mode or let them auto-expire.