Setting up a clean Make/Model/Sub Model database during your dealership's activation in Blackpurl is one of the most impactful steps you can take. A well-structured framework makes ordering, quoting, and reporting faster and more accurate from day one.
Why a Clean Database Matters
Activation is the ideal time to build a structured Make/Model/Sub Model framework in Blackpurl. Along with the framework itself, you can import the following data using the Blackpurl Data Import Template:
Make/Model/Sub Model framework
Factory Options
Stock Unit Inventory
On Order Units
Consignment Units
Customer Owned Units
Depending on your dealership's requirements, setting this up can take significant effort. The long-term benefits, however, make it worthwhile. A clean framework gives you:
Structured, consistent data across your entire account
Faster ordering and receiving — select units with a few clicks instead of typing details manually
Easier quoting — navigate through structured data rather than free-typing unit information
A smoother experience for your Service Writers
Cleaner reporting and accounting
Preparing Your Data Before Import
Importing your unit framework data during activation delivers real advantages, but the quality of that import depends entirely on the data you submit. Unless otherwise agreed upon, ensuring your data is clean before submission is your responsibility.
Inconsistent make names are one of the most common problems. For example, the same manufacturer might appear as "Yamaha," "YAMAHA," and "yamaha moto" across different records — and each variation creates a separate entry in your database.
Before submitting your data, review it against these five questions:
Are Make names consistent across all records you are submitting?
Are Model names consistent across all records you are submitting?
Are there any records with missing Make or Model data?
Do you want to submit a prepared Make/Model framework for import, or would you prefer to build it manually in your account? Either way, the framework should meet your dealership's specific standards.
Do you want to submit prepared Factory Options framework data for import, or would you prefer to create it manually in your account? Again, this data should align with your dealership's specific standards.