A carsales Trade-In Bonus allows you to create a fixed bonus offer and apply it to selected vehicles in your inventory to help make them more competitive for buyers.

As part of the carsales Trade-In program, Trade-In Bonuses can be applied to eligible vehicles and displayed as a Special Offer on carsales.

How to Create a carsales Trade-In Bonus

Step 1: Go to your Inventory List

1. Log in to Nexgate.
2. Navigate to the Inventory List page.

Step 2: Open Special Offers

1. Select the Special Offers tab.
2. Select Create Offer.

Step 3: Choose the Offer Type

1. Select Trade-In Bonus as the offer type.

Step 4: Set Your Bonus Amount

1. Enter the bonus amount.
2. Minimum: $500
3. Maximum: Any amount less than 10% of the vehicle price

If the bonus amount exceeds $2,000, an alert will be displayed.

Step 5: Set the Offer Dates

1. Select a Start Date.
2. Select an End Date.

Step 6: Create the Offer

1. Select Create Offer.

Your Trade-In Bonus will now appear in: Special Offers → Dealer Offers

How to Apply a Trade-In Bonus to a Vehicle

Creating a Trade-In Bonus does not automatically apply it to your inventory. You'll need to assign it to each vehicle individually.

Step 1: Open Your Inventory

1. Navigate to the Inventory List page.
2. Locate the vehicle you'd like to update.
3. From the Publishing column, select Apply Special Offers.

Step 2: Select Your Trade-In Bonus

1. The Special Offers panel will open on the right-hand side of the screen.
2. Navigate to Dealer Offers.
3. Locate the Trade-In Bonus you created.
4. Toggle the offer On to apply it to the vehicle.

Step 3: Confirm the Offer

• Once applied, the button will update to View Special Offer.
• Select this option to review the offer applied to the vehicle.

Note: Trade-In Bonuses must be applied individually to each vehicle.

How to Track Your Trade-In Bonus

To view the performance and usage of your Trade-In Bonus:

1. Navigate to Special Offers → Dealer Offers.
2. Locate your Trade-In Bonus.
3. Review how many vehicles currently have the offer applied.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does creating a Trade-In Bonus automatically apply it to my inventory?

No. Trade-In Bonuses must be applied manually to each vehicle.

Can I apply the same Trade-In Bonus to multiple vehicles?

Yes. However, you'll need to apply the offer individually to each vehicle using the Apply Special Offers option.

Can I set any bonus amount?

No.

The bonus must:

• Be at least $500.
• Be less than 10% of the vehicle's advertised price.

An alert will appear if the amount exceeds $2,000.

Can I edit or remove a Trade-In Bonus after it's been created?

Yes. You can manage Dealer Offers through:

Special Offers → Dealer Offers

Changes will apply according to the offer settings and eligibility rules.

Need Help?

If you need assistance creating or managing Trade-In Bonuses, please contact your Customer Success Manager or Dealer Support team.

By creating a dealer bonus offer, you accept the Nexgate Terms and Conditions and confirm that the bonus is genuine; will only be offered for the stated promotional period; will not be repeated, extended, or re‑offered in a manner that may be misleading or deceptive; and complies with all applicable laws, including the Australian Consumer Law and ACCC pricing and promotion guidance (see https://www.accc.gov.au/consumers/pricing/price-display)

Any information on this page is provided as a guide only. It is not professional or expert advice and is not a substitute for such advice. The content may not be appropriate, correct or sufficient for your circumstances and should not be relied on as the only reason you do or don’t do anything.