How the Integration Works
AUTOMAX with Manheim?

A look under the hood of the platform. We are the only company in Europe with direct API access to the Manheim exchange. See how, in near real time, we receive, organise and securely share wholesale listings from the USA - from the auction record all the way to a clear vehicle card on your screen.

24/7Continuous synchronization
APIThe only such access in Europe
VINB2B masking
Four Stages of Integration

From the U.S. Auction to Your Screen

Every listing passes through the same, fully automated processing pipeline before it reaches the catalog. This gives you confidence that you're working with reliable, up-to-date wholesale data.

  1. Step 1

    Data Acquisition

    Thanks to direct API access - the only one of its kind in Europe - we receive complete vehicle information from the Manheim exchange in Buy Now mode: technical specifications, photo galleries, inspector reports and wholesale prices.

  2. Step 2

    Normalization and Translation

    Raw records are standardized into a consistent format, converted into readable units, and translated into Polish. Makes, models, body styles, and drivetrains are mapped to our filter database.

  3. Step 3

    Masking Sensitive Data

    VINs, MMR valuations, and auction identifiers are masked from guests and bots. Only verified users gain full access - this protects the wholesale B2B environment.

  4. Step 4

    Listing Presentation

    A finished, clear vehicle listing enters the catalog along with an integrated import calculator that dynamically computes the total cost of bringing the car to your door in Poland.

System Architecture

The Layers of Our Integration

The AUTOMAX platform isn't a single application, but a set of specialized modules. Each handles a different leg of the data's journey - from retrieval to the secure display of photos.

Core

API integration

The heart of the system. A direct API connection to the Manheim exchange continuously delivers new, changed, and withdrawn listings, and we update our database. Thanks to it, the catalogue reflects the real, current state of the wholesale market.

Logic

Listings API

The data-serving layer. It handles filtering, sorting, and searching - including by VIN number - and decides which information a guest sees and which is reserved for a verified user with an active account.

Media

Photo Proxy

A dedicated module serving photos and 360° views. It ensures fast, stable loading of the gallery and adapts images to your device, keeping browsing smooth on mobile.

Storage

Database

A persistent repository of listings, user accounts, favorite vehicles, and order history. It also stores archive of sold cars, so the VIN search engine works on historical data as well.

Data Scope

What Exactly Do We Sync?

Through the API we receive far more than just the price. Every vehicle comes with a full set of parameters that let you make an informed decision before you even contact the broker.

Galleries and 360° Views

Full photo sessions from the auction, including shots of the interior, engine, and any damage - often with the ability to view the car all the way around.

Condition Report (CR)

A detailed report from an independent inspector along with an AutoGrade score from 1.0 to 5.0, describing the vehicle's real mechanical and cosmetic condition.

MMR Valuation

The Manheim Market Report, the wholesale benchmark for a car's value. Available to verified users as support for the buying decision.

VIN

The unique vehicle identifier needed to verify history in Carfax and AutoCheck reports. Masked until you register an account.

Location and Logistics

The U.S. state and auction yard, which the calculator uses to compute the cost of inland transport to the port and to select the optimal freight route.

Buy Now Price

The fixed, wholesale price of the vehicle with no bidding. It's the starting point for a transparent calculation of all import costs to Poland.

Listing Life Cycle

What Happens to a Listing in the System?

A single listing isn't a static entry - it goes through a full life cycle overseen by the synchronization automation.

Detection
1

A New Listing Appears

When a new vehicle appears on the Manheim exchange, the API delivers its data and the system creates a draft record in our database.

Publication
2

Entry into the Catalog

After normalization, translation, and masking of sensitive data, the listing is published and becomes visible in the listings search.

Last updated
3

Refreshing Status and Price

As long as the vehicle is available, the system regularly verifies its status and price so that the information shown stays in sync with the exchange.

Archiving
4

Sale or Withdrawal

When a car leaves the exchange, the listing is automatically hidden from the catalog but stays in the archive - you can find it again via the VIN search.

We are not an ordinary classifieds board. As the only company in Europe with direct API access to Manheim, we combine advanced automation with strict security rules to give you insight into a market previously reserved for US dealers.

Real-timeListing statuses straight from the API
B2BAccess to the wholesale environment
0%Tampering with CR report content
GDPRData processing compliance
Technical Questions

Frequently asked questions

We clear up any doubts about how data travels from the Manheim exchange to your screen.

Are the listings on AUTOMAX up to date?
Yes. AUTOMAX is the only company in Europe with direct API access to the Manheim exchange, so the status, price and availability of every vehicle update continuously. Sold or withdrawn listings are hidden automatically, so you always work with data that reflects the real state of the exchange.
Why is the VIN hidden before you log in?
Masking VINs and MMR valuations protects the wholesale B2B environment from public indexing bots and unfair data scraping. The full VIN is revealed only to verified users planning a purchase, in line with the terms of service of the American wholesale platforms.
Does AUTOMAX modify vehicle descriptions or photos?
No. The photos, 360° galleries, Condition Reports, and technical specs come straight from the Manheim exchange. The integration layer only normalizes and translates the data into Polish, without altering its substance or the vehicle's condition assessment.
How do I buy a car - auction or fixed price?
On the AUTOMAX platform we present listings exclusively in Buy Now mode. We don't run auctions - the price you see is fixed and predictable, and the integrated import calculator immediately shows the total cost of bringing the vehicle to Poland.
Who carries out the purchase on the U.S. side?
The AUTOMAX platform serves as an informational layer. The purchase itself, the payments, and the import are handled by our licensed broker, who holds authorized dealer access to the Manheim exchange. You'll find more on the "About the Partnership" page.

Ready to see the integration in action?

Browse thousands of wholesale listings from the USA in Buy Now mode, or see how transparently we calculate the total import cost of your dream car.