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Imports overview

Imports are used to upload files into lead2car and create or update records based on the uploaded data.

To view existing imports, open the Imports section from the navigation menu.

Imports list

The import list displays all existing imports, including the import name and creation date.

To create a new import, click New in the command bar.

Create new import

After clicking New, a new import form is opened. First, enter the import name.

New import name

The name should clearly describe the purpose of the import, for example lead import or accessories import.

After entering the name, save the import record.

Lead import

To import leads, open the Lead tab and upload the Excel file containing lead data.

Lead import file

After uploading the file, define which Excel columns contain which lead information. The system needs to know where individual values are located in the uploaded file.

Column mapping

  • First name – column containing the customer first name
  • Last name – column containing the customer last name
  • Email – column containing the customer email address
  • Phone number – column containing the customer phone number
  • Company name – column containing the company name, if available
  • Registration number – column containing the registration number, if available
  • Model – column containing the requested model
  • Demand type – column containing demand type information
  • Demand subtype – column containing demand subtype information
  • Dealer – column containing dealer information, if available
  • Lead source – column containing the lead source
  • Lead subject – column containing the lead subject
Tip If some values are the same for all imported records, static fields can be used instead of Excel columns.

After all required fields are mapped, save the import.

Equipment & accessories import

Equipment and accessories can be imported from a separate Excel file. Open the Equipment/Accessories tab.

Equipment and accessories import

Select or verify the brand for which the equipment or accessories should be imported, then upload the Excel file in the Equipment/Accessories (.xlsx) field.

The uploaded file is used to create or update accessories and equipment records in lead2car.

Required file structure

Before uploading the file, make sure that the Excel file follows the required structure.

Equipment and accessories Excel format

The file should contain the following columns:

  • code
  • name
  • description
  • catalogCode
  • categoryCode
  • categoryName
  • displayOrder
  • imageUrl
  • accessoryCategory
  • price
  • priceNoVat
Important Column names and values must be filled in correctly, otherwise the system cannot process the file.