Autotrader

Shoppingby Cox Automotive Enterprise

Launched Apr 16, 2026 on ChatGPT

Explore new and used cars, trucks and SUVs with confidence. Autotrader is the one-stop shop for everything you need in your car buying experience including expert advice, instant cash offers, an affordability calculator, and quality car news and reviews.

4ChatGPT Tools

Cox Automotive EnterpriseDeveloper

ShoppingCategory

Available Tools

Fire Telmetrics Tag

fire-telmetrics-tag

Full Description

Use this when tracking a phone call click to a dealer. Fires a Telmetrics call-tracking tag when the user clicks a dealer phone number in the widget.

Parameters (2 required, 3 optional)

Required

inventory_idstring

Vehicle listing ID

phonestring

Dealer phone number that was clicked

Optional

click_typestring

Click context (defaults to "chatgptapp")

descriptionstring

Vehicle description (e.g., "2024 Toyota Camry")

vinstring

Vehicle Identification Number

Get Vehicle Details

get-vehicle-details

Full Description

Use this when the user wants to see detailed information about a specific vehicle. Can look up by listing ID from search results or by VIN (Vehicle Identification Number). Shows complete specifications, additional photos, dealer information, and contact options. Displays in fullscreen mode.

Parameters (0 required, 3 optional)

Optional

listing_idstring

Unique listing identifier from search results. Either listing_id or vin is required.

vinstring

Vehicle Identification Number (17 characters). Either listing_id or vin is required.

zip_codestring

5-digit US ZIP code for location context. STRONGLY RECOMMENDED for accurate results.

Search Vehicles

search-vehicles

Full Description

Use this when the user wants to search for cars, trucks, SUVs, or any vehicles to buy. Supports filtering by condition (New, Used, Certified), body style (SUV, Sedan, Truck, etc.), fuel type (Gasoline, Electric, Hybrid, etc.), drivetrain (AWD, FWD, RWD, 4WD), price range, year range, and mileage. If the user does not provide a zip or location then suggest they do so in the response summary. If the user provides a location but not a ZIP code, pick the best zip code without asking them. Returns a carousel of matching vehicles with photos, prices, and key details.

Parameters (0 required, 23 optional)

Optional

body_stylestring

Vehicle body style (SUV, Sedan, Truck, Coupe, etc.)

Options:ConvertibleCoupeHatchbackSedanSport UtilityTruckVanWagon

doorsstring

Number of doors (2 Door, 4 Door, etc.)

Options:2 Door3 Door4 Door5 Door

drivetrainstring

Drivetrain configuration (All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, etc.)

Options:AWD/4WDFront Wheel DriveRear Wheel Drive

electric_rangestring

Electric vehicle range (100-199 Miles, 200-299 Miles, 300+ Miles)

Options:100-199 Miles200-299 Miles300+ Miles

exterior_colorstring

Exterior color (Black, White, Silver, Red, etc.)

Options:BlackWhiteSilverGrayRedBlueBrownGreenOrangeGoldYellowBeige

featuresarray

Vehicle features (select up to 10). Common: Backup Camera, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Navigation, Sunroof, Leather Seats, 3rd Row Seats, Heated Seats, Blind Spot Monitor, Remote Engine Start

fuel_typestring

Fuel or power type (Gasoline, Diesel, Hybrid, Electric, Plug-in Hybrid)

Options:GasolineDieselHybridElectricHydrogenPlug-in Hybrid

listing_typestring

Vehicle condition type (New, Used, or Certified Pre-Owned)

Options:NewUsedCertified

max_mileageinteger

Maximum mileage in miles

max_priceinteger

Maximum vehicle price in USD

min_priceinteger

Minimum vehicle price in USD

mpg_rangestring

Highway MPG range (20-29 MPG, 30-39 MPG, 40+ MPG)

Options:20-29 MPG30-39 MPG40+ MPG

num_resultsinteger

Maximum number of results to return (default: 25, max: 100)

Default: 25

querystring

Optional keyword search query for make/model/color (e.g., 'Honda Civic', 'green trucks'). Can be omitted if using only explicit filters.

search_radiusinteger

Search radius in miles from ZIP code (default: 50)

Default: 50

seatingstring

Minimum seating capacity (2+ Seats, 5+ Seats, 7+ Seats, etc.)

Options:2+ Seats4+ Seats5+ Seats6+ Seats7+ Seats8+ Seats

seller_typestring

Seller type (Dealer, Private Seller, etc.)

Options:dealerby-owner

transmissionstring

Transmission type (Automatic, Manual, CVT, etc.)

Options:AutomaticManual

truck_bed_lengthstring

Truck bed length (Short Bed, Standard Bed, Long Bed)

Options:Short BedStandard BedLong Bed

truck_cab_sizestring

Truck cab size (Regular Cab, Extended Cab, Crew Cab)

Options:Regular CabExtended CabCrew Cab

year_maxinteger

Maximum model year

year_mininteger

Minimum model year

zip_codestring

5-digit US ZIP code for location-based search. If not provided, suggest the user provides it on the next query.

Submit Lead

submit-lead

Full Description

Use this when submitting a customer lead or inquiry about a vehicle to the dealer. Sends customer contact information (name, email, phone) and message to the dealer. Called from contact forms in the widget UI.

Parameters (6 required, 6 optional)

Required

emailstring

Customer email address

first_namestring

Customer first name

last_namestring

Customer last name

messagestring

Customer message or inquiry

owner_idstring

Vehicle owner/dealer ID

vehicle_idstring

Vehicle listing ID

Optional

makestring

Deprecated - no longer used

modelstring

Deprecated - no longer used

phonestring

Customer phone number (optional)

subjectstring

Lead subject line (optional, defaults to "This Vehicle's Availability")

vinstring

Deprecated - no longer used

yearnumber

Deprecated - no longer used

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