Real-Time Auction Integration
for a Used-Car Sales Platform

Business Challenges

The vehicle-to-auction workflow was slowed by manual handoffs and disconnected tools, with no single source of live auction data shared across the parties involved.

Real-time auction visibility:

Vehicles had to be listed to auction and tracked live, with bids and progress surfaced to each party as they happened.

Unified, role-based access:

Managers, dealers, and sellers each required a dedicated interface drawing on the same live auction data.

Accelerated deal closure:

Sellers needed a path to close quickly rather than waiting out the full auction period.

Integration over duplication:

The platform had to operate in sync with the external auction system rather than rebuilding it.

Solution

DevCom built two connected apps — one for dealers and managers, one for sellers — on scalable cloud infrastructure.

Listing and Live Tracking in the DMS

In the Dealer Management System, managers and dealers list vehicles to auction and track auction progress in real time, with vehicles grouped by status and quick navigation to each vehicle’s profile in Auction Symplify.

The Seller-Side Auction Experience

In the Seller App, owners follow their vehicle’s auction live, with real-time tracking of bids and progress. After the auction, sellers and dealers can exchange counteroffers to agree on the final price. After they check out, they book a date and time with the winning dealer.

Accept Dealer Cash Offer

Sellers can accept a dealer’s cash offer and immediately close without waiting out the standard 72-hour auction period.

Auction Symplify Integration

The platform connects to the external Auction Symplify system, so listings, bids, and progress stay in sync across both applications. Every party sees the same live auction data. A CRM integration also gives C-level stakeholders direct access to the data and reports they need.

Value Delivered