Customer deposits and overseas supplier expenses are scattered across different records.
FOR VEHICLE IMPORT BUSINESSES
Follow imported vehicles from customer order to clearing and delivery.
Keep vehicle sourcing, shipment milestones, clearing costs, customer deposits and delivery records in one operational trail.
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The day-to-day challenges
The team loses visibility when an import order changes stage.
Estimated landing cost gets confused with final actual cost.
The client asks for updates that are buried in messages and documents.
What your business can manage
Customer-linked import orders
Connect import activity with the intended vehicle and recorded customer transaction.
Explore related features →Shipment milestones
Maintain manually confirmed shipping, arrival, clearing and delivery events.
Explore related features →Landed-cost inputs
Capture freight, clearing, transport and other vehicle-related expenses.
Explore related features →Payment control
Monitor buyer obligations and verified payment reports.
Explore related features →A PRACTICAL BUSINESS JOURNEY
A Mazda CX-5 imported for an identified buyer
A customer places an order and pays a deposit. The importer records supplier costs, shipping references, clearing charges and the balance due at delivery.
1
Capture customer requirements
Record requested vehicle, agreed price, deposit and sourcing details.
2
Confirm sourcing
Link vehicle and supplier records to an import order.
3
Track shipment
Record shipping reference, estimated arrival and milestones.
4
Record clearing and delivery costs
Create traceable operational costs and submit appropriate finance drafts.
5
Complete the delivery
Review financial obligations and handover steps before closing the deal.
The outcome
ABS provides a linked operating history and helps review the real cost and outstanding customer balance.
What ABS helps follow up automatically
Upcoming customer payment date
Generate a seller-facing follow-up task
Import milestone manually recorded
Keep an auditable timeline
Operational cost approved
Make it available for financial review without double-posting
Available workflows are shown above. Customer messaging, live banking, accounting sync and direct marketplace publishing require separately enabled integrations; view the relevant feature page for current availability.
Frequently asked questions
Does the system track ships live?
Not yet. Shipment milestones are recorded by staff. Live shipping and customs APIs require authorised integrations.
Are duty and exchange rates automatic?
No. The current implementation does not include verified live currency conversion or customs duty calculation.
Manage your vehicle importers operations more clearly.
For vehicle sourcing agents, direct importers and order-based automotive traders.