Adding a New Car to the Website
Step 1: Accessing the "Manage Car" Menu
- Look for the icon that resembles a car. It will be labeled "Manage Car."
- Click on this icon to open a dropdown menu.
Step 2: Selecting "Add Car"
- In the dropdown menu, find the option labeled "Add Car."
- Click on this option.
Step 3: Following the Instructions
- You will be directed to a new page titled "Add New Car."
- Follow the instructions on this page to provide all the necessary information about the car you want to add to the website.
1. Content
Step 1: Accessing the "Car Content" Section
- Look for the section labeled "Car Content." This is where you'll provide the essential details about your car.
Step 2: Filling in the Title
- Locate the field labeled "Title."
- Enter a clear and descriptive title for your car listing. This could include the car model, year, and any other relevant information.
Step 3: Adding the Content
- Below the title field, you'll see a text editor labeled "Content."
- Use this editor to write a detailed description of your car. Include information like:
- Make and model
- Year
- Mileage
- Features (e.g., sunroof, leather seats, navigation)
- Condition
- Any other relevant details
- You can use the formatting tools provided in the text editor to make your description visually appealing.
Step 4: Enriching Your Listing with Multimedia
- YouTube Video: If you have a video showcasing the car (e.g., a walk-around video, performance footage), enter the YouTube link here. This can help potential buyers get a better feel for the vehicle.
- FAQs: This section allows you to address common questions potential buyers might have about the car.
- In the "Title" column, enter a question (e.g., "Is the car still available?").
- In the "Content" column, provide a clear and concise answer.
- Click the "+ Add item" button to add more FAQs as needed.
- Banner Image: Upload a high-quality image of the car as the banner image for your listing. This will be the first thing potential buyers see, so choose an image that showcases the car's best features.
- Click "Upload Image" and select the desired image from your computer.
- the recommended image size for banner: You should use image with size 1920 x 500 (px)
- Gallery: Upload additional images of the car to create a gallery. This allows potential buyers to see the car from multiple angles and get a better understanding of its condition and features.
- Click "Select Images" and choose the images you want to include.
- the recommended image size for Gallery: You should use image with size 1280 x 800 (px)
Step 5: Providing Additional Information
- Extra Info: This section allows you to provide additional specifications about your car.
- Passenger: Enter the number of passengers the car can comfortably accommodate.
- Gear Shift: Specify the type of gear shift (e.g., Automatic, Manual).
- Baggage: Indicate the number of large suitcases the car can typically hold.
- Door: Enter the number of doors the car has.
- Featured Image: Upload a high-quality image of the car as the featured image for your listing. This will be the first thing potential buyers see, so choose an image that showcases the car's best features.
- Click "Upload Image" and select the desired image from your computer.
- the recommended image size for Feature: You should use image with size 680 x 500 (px)
1. Locations
Step 6: Specifying Locations
- Location: This section allows you to specify the location where your car will be available for pickup or delivery.
- Location: Choose a location from the dropdown menu. If your preferred location isn't listed, you can enter it in the "Real address" field.
- The geographic coordinate: This section is for more precise location input.
- Use the search bar to find your location.
- The map will display the location with a marker.
- Adjust the map zoom level using the "+" and "-" buttons for better accuracy.
- The latitude and longitude coordinates will be automatically populated in the respective fields.
Note: Providing accurate location information is crucial to ensure potential customers can easily find and book your car.
3.PRICING
Step 7: Setting Availability
- Default State: This section determines when your car will be available for bookings.
- Only available on specific dates: Select this option if you want to specify specific dates when your car is available for rental. This allows you to manage your availability based on your own schedule or seasonal demand.
- Always available: Select this option if you want your car to be available for booking at all times.
Note: If you select "Only available on specific dates," you'll be prompted to enter the specific dates and times when your car is available.
Step 8: Setting Pricing
- Pricing: This section is where you determine the pricing for your car rental.
- Number: Enter a unique identifier for your car. This could be a car number or any other relevant code.
- Price: Enter the regular price for renting your car.
- Sale Price: If you have a promotional price, enter it here. If the sale price is less than the regular price, the regular price will be displayed.
- Minimum advance reservations: Set a minimum number of days in advance that a customer must make a reservation. Leave this blank if you don't require advance reservations.
- Minimum day stay requirements: Set a minimum number of days that a customer must rent your car. Leave this blank if you don't require a minimum stay.
- Enable extra price: Check this box if you want to offer optional extras (e.g., child seats, GPS) with additional charges.
Note: Setting clear and competitive pricing is crucial for attracting customers and maximizing your rental income.
4. Attributes
Step 9: Selecting Car Attributes
- Car Attributes: This section allows you to categorize your car based on its type and features.
- Car Type: Check all the boxes that apply to your car's type. For example, if your car is a sedan, check the "Sedan" box. You can select multiple options if your car fits into more than one category.
- Car Features: Check all the boxes that apply to your car's features. For example, if your car has airbags, check the "Airbag" box. You can select multiple options if your car has multiple features.
Note: Selecting the appropriate attributes will help potential customers easily find your car when searching the website.
5. ICAL
Step 11: Importing Availability (Optional)
- ICAL: This section allows you to import your car's availability from an external calendar using an iCal feed. This is an optional step.
- Import URL: If you have an iCal feed (e.g., from Google Calendar, Outlook Calendar) that contains your car's availability, paste the URL of the feed into this field. The system will automatically import your availability based on the feed.
Note: This feature is useful if you manage your car's availability through an external calendar and want to avoid manually entering dates and times on the website.
Final Step: Save Changes
- Once you have completed all the sections, including the optional iCal import, click the "Save Changes" button. This will save your car listing and make it available for customers to view and book.
Congratulations! You have successfully added a new car to the website.
