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Overview

Buy enables customers to find, compare and purchase vehicles from a variety of sellers. This feature supports both new and used vehicles from dealerships, private sellers, and online marketplaces.

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The Buy Experience

To purchase a vehicle, follow these steps:

1

Capture Buyer Details

Start by capturing the buyer’s details, including their name, address, phone number, and email address.

{
  "buyer": {
    "firstName": "John",
    "middleInitial": "A",
    "lastName": "Doe",
    "address": "123 Elm St",
    "city": "Springfield",
    "state": "IL",
    "zip": "62704",
    "phone": "555-1234",
    "email": "johndoe@gmail.com",
    "dob": "01/01/1980",
    "ssn": "123-45-6789",
    "driversLicenseNumber": "123456789",
    "driversLicenseState": "IL",
    "driversLicenseExpiration": "01/01/2028"
  }
}
2

Configure the Deal

Configure the deal by selecting the vehicle, entering the sales price, down payment, taxes & fees, trade-in value, and shipping cost. Calculate the total cost of the deal.

This will generate the Buyer’s Order and necessary paperwork for the transaction.

{
  "deal": {
    "ymm": "2022 Ford F-150 XL",
    "vehicle": {
      "vin": "1FTEW1EP5NFA65544",
      "year": 2022,
      "make": "Ford",
      "model": "F-150",
      "trim": "XL",
      "series": "XL 4dr SuperCrew 4WD 5.5 ft. SB (3.3L 6cyl 10A)",
      "style": "Crew Cab Pickup",
      "drivetrain": "4WD",
      "engine": "3.3L 6Cyl Gasoline",
      "transmission": "Automatic",
      "interiorColor": "Black",
      "exteriorColor": "Black",
      "mileage": 25103,
      "pickupZip": "30349"
    },
    "zip": "62704",
    "salesPrice": 44996,
    "downPayment": 5000,
    "taxes&Fees": 3655.72,
    "tradeIn": 0,
    "shippingCost": 1377,
    "totalCost": 44524.72
  }
}
3

Buyer Authorization

Obtain buyer authorization and power of attorney to act on their behalf in the transaction.

https://notarize.poa.vin/{VIN}?name=John+A+Doe&address=123+Elm+St,+Springfield,+IL+62704

4

Facilitate Transaction

Facilitate the transaction by generating a checkout link for the buyer to complete the purchase. This link will include the total cost of the deal and payment options.

Once the payment is successful, the buyer will receive a receipt and the transaction will be complete with the vehicle reserved for delivery to the buyer’s address.

{
  "checkoutLink": "https://checkout.driv.ly/deal_1FTEW1EP5NFA65544"
}
5

Schedule Delivery

Schedule the delivery of the vehicle to the buyer’s address.

{
  "delivery": {
    "address": "123 Elm St, Springfield, IL 62704",
    "date": "06/15/2024",
    "time": "10:00 AM - 12:00 PM"
  }
}
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