Clone, List, Sell: The New Way to Photograph New Cars
What Is VDS Matching?
VDS Matching allows your team to photograph a new car once and automatically apply those high-quality images to every identical vehicle in your inventory. Instead of reshooting each car of the same year, make, model, and trim, Dealer Image Pro’s Photo Assistant™ identifies matching VINs and applies your original photo set instantly to those units.
This system works using the Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS) of the VIN, which identifies key vehicle features like body style, engine type, and more. It ensures that only truly identical vehicles are “cloned,” keeping your inventory accurate and visually consistent.
Why VDS Matching Matters
1. Save Time & Labor
Photographing every new unit on the lot is tedious and time-consuming. VDS Matching reduces the need to shoot every car, slashing photography time dramatically. Your team gets more done in less time with zero quality compromise.
2. Get Online Faster
Each day a vehicle isn’t listed online, it costs an average of $40 in holding costs. VDS Matching accelerates your speed-to-market so those cars go live and start selling faster.
3. Seamless Inventory Syncing
Once cloned, photos are automatically uploaded to your VDPs through the Photo Assistant™ system. Your online listings remain accurate, fresh, and engaging without extra work.
4. Professional Consistency
Nothing beats a clean, uniform display of inventory. VDS Matching ensures every identical car is represented with the same polished, professional imagery that today’s digital shoppers expect.
Ready to Ditch Redundant Shoots?
VDS Matching is just part of the comprehensive Dealer Image Pro solution, combining in-house photography, AI-powered editing, 360° interiors, full-motion video, and real-time publishing. It’s designed to simplify merchandising, speed up operations, and help you move cars fast. Clone it once. List it everywhere.
📅 Book a demo today and see how your inventory can go live faster, look better, and sell sooner.