For the attention of: THE DEALER PRINCIPAL & PARTS MANAGER

PARTSPOOL Release Version 10.1.5

The latest version of the PARTSPOOL International Vehicle Parts Locator Service has now been released.

In addition to the new features released in Version 10.0 this new release includes enhanced reporting features as well as noting the latest improvement at Google with the release of GOOGLE PRODUCTS:

• To see a full list of the Version 10 Features see Newsletter 3.
• Automatic inclusion in Google Products .
• New Reports for Sellers.

What is Partspool?

MORE DETAILS ON NEW FEATURES

Automatic Inclusion in Google Products©.

What is Google Products?
To quote Google:


"We're making some changes to how we help users find things to buy. You may be familiar with our product Froogle (a pun on "frugal"). Froogle offers a lot of great functionality and has helped many users find things to buy over the years, but the name caused confusion for some because it doesn't clearly describe what the product does.

So we're renaming Froogle as Google Product Search. We're taking the opportunity to refocus the user experience on providing the most comprehensive, relevant results in a clean, simple, easy-to-use UI."


Getting your parts listed here will certainly increase the chance of finding buyers for your stock. PARTSPOOL now add all current stock on our database to the Google Products system AUTOMATICALLY on a regular basis. Since items only remain valid on the Google Products database for a month unless re-submitted, it’s essential that they are refreshed on a regular schedule. PARTSPOOL now do this for its subscribers automatically thus ensuring that they get the best exposure.

As an example try this link to Google which looks for a Nissan part with a description of plug-welch.
Now, because Products listed in the Products Database are listed at the top of the normal Google search page, you're NUMBER ONE on Google! In this case the user doesn't even have to know the part number. Once you find it, click on the heading to link back to the main Partspool site, where you will find the full details of the part.

Remember that this feature relies heavily on the amount of information stored on the Partspool database, including the part number and part description. Therefore, the more information that can be uploaded to Google the better chance there is of a person inputing that information and finding your part. Try adding the model and year to the description if you can extract this information from your parts management system. Remember, that adding the part number to a Google search will significantly increase your chance of a page one position, the person looking for the part, however, may not know the number.There are a LOT of people competing for the NUMBER ONE slot and we cannot gaurantee that every part will make that shot. The more information you supply the better chance we have of getting you in that prime position!

And it’s all part of the basic PARTSPOOL service!

“New Seller Report ”.

While Partspool cannot guarantee that you will get buyers for your stock, we can at least keep you up to date by providing a summary of all the enquiries that you have had. The NEW "Stock Request Analysis" Report, which now forms part of the Dealer Management Page, tells you the number and value of all quiries which resulted in a positive (i.e. email) approach from a prospective buyer. The report is summaried by Manufacturer and also tells you how many searches there have been for that Manufacturer since you joined the service.

And it’s all part of the basic PARTSPOOL service!

Remember that when adding your parts to the system it is more effective to add ALL you stock, rather than just your obsolete lines, to ensure the highest hit rate.


Now with Breaker Stock

The existing site has always included a facility to categorise stock. This has included Manufacturer, Pattern, Re-conditioned, or Second-hand. We have now included the ability to add Breaker Stock. This includes the facility to add non-priced items where the actual condition of the items is still subject to inspection and pricing.

Instant Visibility

As soon as you successfully add your stock it is instantly visible. Once you join the service you can load your stock within a few minutes and it will be visible on the site straight away. Depending on the timing of the next re-generation and re-submission it will be added to the Google Products database within a few days.

RSS Newsfeeds

PARTSPOOL is now developing a number of RSS (Really Simple Syndication) newsfeeds so that you can see the activity on the site.

What parts other people are looking for?

What parts have recently been added to the database?

The first of these is available now.

All searches on the main site are now reported via a newsfeed at
http://www.partspool.com/RSS/RSS_Introduction.asp

The list shows up to 100 of the latest searches made on the site in the last 24 hours. This list is updated every hour.
If you are an existing seller, perhaps you have got one of those parts and haven't put it on the system yet.
If you are not currently a Registered Dealer, its quick and easy to join and add your parts.
If you would like to add this feed to your site just follow the instructions on the page.
If there is any specific feed you would like to see added just let us know at
support@partspool.com.
What is PARTSPOOL?

The PARTSPOOL INTERNATIONAL VEHICLE PARTS LOCATOR is a system designed specifically to help the motor trader. We provide the facility to both find vital parts AND enable you to tell the world about that old stock which you would otherwise be ready to throw away.

The PARTSPOOL system allows Automotive Dealers, or anyone, anywhere in the world to locate critical parts. The system is multi-manufacturer and is FREE to use by anyone looking for essential parts to get a vehicle back on the road. PARTPOOL is the information provider; once the part has been located all further contact is between the buyer and the seller. PARTSPOOL plays no further part in the transaction. WE do not stock vehicle parts, we do not sell vehicle parts and we do not buyl vehicle parts.

Dealers are encouraged to load their full parts list since this will promote the sales of both current 'difficult to procure parts' and old 'non-moving' parts. Perhaps a dealer in the Third World or a 'vintage' car specialist would like to buy your complete inventory of redundant parts which are currently cluttering up your parts department!
Why use PARTSPOOL?

Do you have a VOR waiting for an obsolete, NLA or vital part on long back order?

Is the cost of an insurance claim escalating while you search for that difficult to find part?

Do you have old stock cluttering up your parts department?
You may have little call for it, but someone, somewhere is probably searching frantically for it!

DON’T BIN IT! SELL IT!

The system can help in locating a temporary 'out of stock' part as well as finding buyers for those old and obsolete parts which you still have in your inventory.

Is a portion of your normal business the supply of parts to the trade? If so, why not use Partspool.com as part of your normal advertising programme.

Have a look at the system now!

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A complete User Manual and Price List for the service is available on-line at www.partspool.com/documentation
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