Vehicle Statuses Explained

Modified on Mon, 3 Mar at 11:15 AM

Understanding vehicle statuses is essential for managing stock effectively. Below is a table outlining each status and its meaning.

Vehicle Statuses and Their Meanings

Status	Meaning
SOLD	The vehicle has an order placed against it.
PX PENDING	A part exchange has been initiated but not yet accepted into stock.
DEMO	The vehicle is classified as demo stock and used for test drives or promotional purposes.
IN	The vehicle has been accepted into stock and is available for sale.
NOT IN STOCK	The vehicle has not yet been accepted into stock.
ON ORDER	The vehicle has been adopted into stock, but it has not yet arrived on-site.
CANCELLED	The vehicle order has been cancelled, and the stock status has been updated accordingly.

Deal Closure & Payment Statuses

Status	Meaning
CLOSED - PAID	The deal is closed, and the vehicle is fully paid for.
CLOSED - PENDING	The deal is closed, but the vehicle is not yet fully paid for.

Sale Restrictions & Availability

Status	Meaning
NOT FOR SALE	The vehicle is marked as unavailable for sale for any reason.

Preparation & Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) Statuses

Status	Meaning
PREP+	The vehicle is fully prepped for sale and ready for customer delivery.
PREP-	The vehicle is not fully prepped and may require additional work before sale.
ADOPTED	The vehicle has been adopted into stock, meaning it has been logged in the system but may not be physically on-site yet.
PDI+	The vehicle has undergone Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI), and the PDI cost has been accepted.
PDI-	The vehicle has not been PDI'd, or the PDI cost has not been accepted.

Key Takeaways

✔ "IN" vs. "ON ORDER" – "IN" means the vehicle is in stock, while "ON ORDER" means it has been adopted but not yet on-site.
✔ "CLOSED - PAID" vs. "CLOSED - PENDING" – "PAID" means full payment is received, while "PENDING" means payment is outstanding.
✔ "PREP+" vs. "PREP-" – Ensures sales teams know which vehicles are ready for sale.
✔ "PDI+" vs. "PDI-" – Tracks Pre-Delivery Inspection status to prevent delivery delays.