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    Auto-lead Data Format (ADF)

    @Alexander Lau thanks. I wonder how many of us use that?
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    Handheld Vehicle Appraisal Tools - what are you using?

    What about vin scanning tools for Canadian buyers? thank you.
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    Auto-lead Data Format (ADF)

    I spoke with DealerSocket rep and they work with xml in the email body as well.
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    Auto-lead Data Format (ADF)

    @craigh excellent points. I did not think about duplicate leads scenario. I like the toggle feature in the lead manager. Thank You!
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    Auto-lead Data Format (ADF)

    @Rick Buffkin I spoke with autoraptor support and they suggested ADX xml in the body of the email and subject line doesn't matter. I believe they are trusted source.
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    Auto-lead Data Format (ADF)

    @Rick Buffkin Thank You, great info. Yeah there is no SSN & DOB involved, it is just name and email or phone. Keep it simple. I am going to take your advice and check with couple CRM providers if lead.xml attachments are required in any scenario. If so, does it matter if we include lead.xml in...
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    Auto-lead Data Format (ADF)

    @Rick Buffkin Smart touch with re-routing emails. Thank You. :)) Got it. And no need for xml attachments, basically plain text - xml in the body of the email does the trick for CRM systems. Is that correct understanding? Any special requirements for the "Subject" line of this email? Are there...
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    Auto-lead Data Format (ADF)

    @craigh @Rick Buffkin thank You! Does it matter to CRM systems, if you have an XML that goes into an attachment and also in the body of the email? or can you have both in that email? What is the standard name for the attached XML? Documentation on ADF contains, mechanism to transfer ADF. How do...
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    Auto-lead Data Format (ADF)

    @Rick Buffkin I am documenting how this ADF and sales lead tool works. I am new to this space and having hard time find some of this knowledge that you guys have in this space. Not planning to spam anyone, no no no. This is home grown application that will reside in dealer website. Sorry I was...
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    Auto-lead Data Format (ADF)

    Agree. That would be easy when you are hosting all these apps in your warehouse.
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    Auto-lead Data Format (ADF)

    Thanks Craigh. Is it a separate email for every lead usually? Is there a sample of this email and how it looks like, spec doc doesn't have one? thank you.
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    Auto-lead Data Format (ADF)

    Thank You everyone. Great Information. One more question. Not clear on 'Standard ADF Transfer mechanism'. Can someone dummy it down for me? I have to read more on STAR. But the problem might be if it is not the standard service that connects to dealer CRM's then it might be a long shot...
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    Auto-lead Data Format (ADF)

    Is this format an industry standard? Can someone recommend a good website to access the sample files and spec documents? Thank You.