Stock Acquisition
Source vehicle inventory smarter. Understand the true specification and features of vehicles when acquiring stock.
When acquiring stock at auction, trade-in, or part-exchange, knowing the exact specification of a vehicle is critical. JATO enables real-time visibility of each car’s factory-fitted equipment, original list price, and high-impact features, all from a single VRM or VIN lookup.
With JATO, you can make confident buying decisions, avoid overpaying for low-spec vehicles, and quickly identify premium models that offer stronger margin.
Scenario
Problem
James is a stock manager at a multi-brand dealer group. He’s reviewing a batch of potential trade-ins from a fleet provider. They all appear similar - same model, same year - but prices vary.
Solution
Rather than judging on trim name alone, James uses VINView Pro to decode each vehicle’s exact build. One has a panoramic roof, upgraded alloys, and premium audio. Another has no added options. Both were previously priced identically.
Outcome
James adjusts offers accordingly - protecting margin, optimising resale value, and avoiding poor buys. In future, his buyer team uses VINView Pro at auction to surface high-spec vehicles and avoid overpaying on base trims.
Key benefits
See the full picture instantly
Get full factory specification including optional extras and price when new
Avoid overpaying on low-spec stock
Compare similar-looking vehicles based on what’s actually fitted
Spot high-margin vehicles
Identify rare specs, option packs or high-value configurations
Optimise acquisition pricing
Base trade-in or purchase decisions on true equipment value
Reduce return risk or post-sale negotiation
Know what you’re buying - before it hits your forecourt
APIs and Products Used
VINView Pro API
Input a VRM or VIN to retrieve the full build specification, including optional features and original price.
Specs API
Returns version-level features, standard and optional equipment