Description

The Motors plugin makes it easy for vehicle dealers to create and manage listings on their WordPress sites. It’s perfect for anyone selling cars, motorcycles, boats, and more. With this plugin, you can create and organize your listings, attract more customers, and boost your sales.

⭐ Motors Pro Plugin
⭐ Motors Live Demo
⭐ Documentation
⭐ Join Facebook Community

Who Is This Plugin For?

Car Dealers

Car dealers can use the Motors plugin to showcase their inventory online. By creating detailed listings with photos, videos, and descriptions, dealers can attract more buyers. For example, a car dealer can use the plugin to allow customers to request test drives directly from the listing page and many more. The plugin has features to post an unlimited number of car listings.

Dealerships

Dealerships can benefit from the Motors by managing multiple types of vehicles in one place. It makes selling items for vehicle dealers simple and fast. Whether they sell cars, motorcycles, boats, or trucks, Motors gives an opportunity to dealers to keep their listings effectively on WordPress sites. A dealership can set up categories for different vehicle types to help customers find what they’re looking for.

Create a Listing with Ease

With the plugin, car dealers can add all the important details about the vehicle, like its make, model, year, and mileage. Plus, you can upload photos and videos to give buyers a good look at the vehicle from every angle.

You have the option to let the plugin come up with a title for you based on the vehicle’s details, or you can create your own to highlight its best features. The Motors plugin helps you fill in important info to your car listings on the WordPress site like the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), production date, and any history or maintenance records.

You can take it further by using premium pre-built page templates for each listing or creating your own custom layout using premium elements.

Customize Listing Pages

The plugin allows you to choose how you want your car listings to appear, whether it’s in a grid or list format, to make it easier for buyers to browse through your WordPress site. You can also add buttons for test drives, loan calculators, and certification logos to help buyers make decisions faster.

The plugin lets you set options like registering users as vehicle dealers on your WordPress site. You can customize your site with the advanced features listed below:
– Search listings by location using Google Maps integration.
– Sort listings by custom fields—perfect for businesses that want to offer custom sorting options.
– Register users as Dealers or Dealerships, allowing multiple sellers to manage their own listings.
– Mark listings as Sold and display these listings with a “Sold” label, so customers can see the sold cars.
– Customize your URL structure for SEO-friendly listings for better search engine visibility.
– Display images with an image sliding gallery directly on the listing cards, offering a mini-preview for buyers.
– Use the built-in Loan Calculator to help buyers estimate financing directly from the listing page.

Listing Management

The Motors plugin offers a wide range of management features:
– User Management – From user registration to profile management, the plugin gives access to both buyers and car dealers to an intuitive system of your WordPress site.
– Listings Management – Plugin lets you add, edit, and delete listings posted by vehicle dealers easily via the frontend submission form.
– Comparing Listings – Users can compare multiple vehicles side-by-side to help make informed decisions.
– Category Management – Create unlimited custom categories with parent-child dependencies, icons, and filters to ensure easy browsing.
– Shortcodes – Use shortcodes to integrate listing features into any page.

The Motors plugin also has an Email Template Manager (Pro) that lets you fully customize the emails sent out to maintain consistent messaging for customers and dealers on your WordPress site.

The Car Dealer WordPress Plugin Features

User Management

User Registration
User Profile to Manage Listings
Public Profile of Authors with Their Overview

Listings Management

Frontend Listing Submission Form
Listings Management (Add, Edit, Delete)
Comparing Listings

Category Management

Unlimited Custom Categories
Category Filters
Parent-Child Category Dependency
Category Icons and Images

Listing Details Page

Shortcodes
Test Drive Form
Share Listings on Social Networks

Motors Premium Features

Social login – Users can log in to your site using their Google or Facebook accounts. This allows for quick access without the need to remember a password.
Saved Searches – Allow visitors to save their searches and receive email alerts when new listings match their criteria. You can choose how often these alerts are sent and ensure they never miss relevant listings.
VIN Decoder – Get essential vehicle information by entering the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number). You can connect up to five VIN services to gather accurate details like make, model, and more, so users quickly understand key aspects of a vehicle they’re interested in.
Pre-built page templates for listings – Choose from a selection of ready-made templates to display your vehicle listings. Save time by using these pre-designed layouts instead of building one from scratch.
Ability to create custom listing templates with premium elements – Create custom vehicle listing templates freely in Elementor. Use extra premium elements to tailor them to your needs.
Search listings by location – Allow your users to quickly find listings based on location, making it simple to discover relevant vehicles nearby or in a specific area.
Google Maps integration – The plugin seamlessly integrates with Google Maps to let your visitors view locations and listings on an interactive map for better search and navigation.
Sorting listings by custom fields – This feature helps users filter listings based on custom fields so it’s easier for them to find exactly what they’re looking for. Enable filters for different attributes to narrow down their search results.
Dealer/dealership registration – Allow dealers and dealerships to register on your site for a fee. After registration, they can post their cars and listings for sale.
Mark listings as sold – Mark your items as sold to keep your inventory up-to-date and show visitors which items are still available.
SEO-friendly URLs customizable with custom field names – Create clean, SEO-optimized URLs by customizing them with your own field names to improve search engine visibility.
Image sliding gallery on listing cards – Add an image gallery with sliding functionality to your listing cards, allowing users to easily view multiple images of the item.
Loan Calculator on listing pages – Enable a loan calculator on listing pages to help users estimate monthly payments based on the vehicle price, interest rate, loan term, and down payment. Easily customize the default settings.
Email template manager – Customize and control the automated emails sent to users and admins. Tailor the templates to reflect your tone and ensure they align with your automotive site’s specific needs.

Screenshots

Unlimited fields and advanced filters
Listing details page
Profile page
Starter theme included
Side-by-side vehicle comparison
Email templates manager
Flexible monetization options
Additional features

Installation

This section describes how to install the plugin and get it working.

Upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
Use the 1. Use the Appearance -> Customize -> Listing to configure the plugin
Please find more details on Plugin Installation in documentation/Motors Documentation.pdf

Demo import

If you want to import demo content, in plugin files you will find dummy_content directory.
There are two files: listing_categories.json and dummy-content.xml.
Firstly, go to Listings -> Listing Categories and on your top right side will be settings import, where you need to upload listing_categories.json.
After that, go to Tools -> Import, and via WordPress Importer tool install dummy-content.xml

Reviews

hengdong جنوری 14, 2025 1 reply

I recently started using the Motors WordPress Theme for a my brother’s car dealership website www.mmcarz.com.au , and I couldn’t be more impressed with the results. From its clean and modern layout to its intuitive navigation, this theme is a powerhouse for anyone looking to create a professional automotive website. Design and CustomizationThe design is not only visually appealing but also incredibly flexible. Whether you’re building a site for selling cars, renting vehicles, or showcasing inventory, the theme offers multiple pre-built templates that cater to different needs. Customizing the design was a breeze, even for someone with basic technical skills. The drag-and-drop Elementor integration made it simple to tweak layouts, and the wide range of color and typography options ensured I could perfectly align the theme with my brand. User Experience The theme is extremely user-friendly, both for website visitors and the backend admin. The layout is thoughtfully designed, making it easy for customers to browse through listings, filter results, and contact the dealership directly. Features like advanced search and comparison tools. PerformanceSpeed is critical for any website, and Motors doesn’t disappoint. The theme loads quickly and performs well even with a large number of listings. The code is optimized for SEO, ensuring better visibility in search engines right out of the box. Pro VersionOne thing I liked about Motors is its stunning demos, so much so I bought a lifetime package before even starting using the starter theme. It was a no brainer. Room for ImprovementWhile the Motors theme is fantastic overall, there are a few areas that could use improvement: Bugs and glitches: I encountered some minor bugs, such as occasional misalignment of elements on mobile devices and issues with the advanced search functionality not saving filters properly. Learning curve: Although the theme is user-friendly, the abundance of features can be a bit overwhelming for beginners. It took some time to fully understand how to configure certain advanced settings. SupportA major highlight of using Motors is the excellent support team. A special shoutout to Chris Stones, whose responsiveness and expertise have been invaluable. If you’re in the market for a robust, professional, and feature-packed WordPress theme for your car dealership, Motors is hands-down one of the best choices. While there is some room for improvement, the Pro version takes functionality to the next level, and the stellar support ensures you’re never left stranded. Overall, it’s a highly recommended investment for automotive websites.

mohammedmalleck جنوری 13, 2025 1 reply

good and easy to use

trapani79 جنوری 11, 2025 1 reply

Ottimo tema e ottimo anche il servizio clienti, molto celeri e disponibili

ionutbalan جنوری 10, 2025 1 reply

Very helpful for a quick setup.

sothebys جنوری 7, 2025 1 reply

This company is a very professional operation, they have created an attractive and complex system which comes together as an online selling machine. It takes a little time to understand how it works, but Boy, it sure is worth it. Worth a hundred stars to me. Thank you Stylemix !

ados1 دسمبر 17, 2024 1 reply

Excellent support and incredible plugins!

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Contributors & Developers

“Motors – Car Dealer, Classifieds & Listing” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

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Changelog

1.4.50

Enhancement: Introduced an option to select the required steps in Add Listing.
Enhancement: Added the dependency with the Listing Creation Form settings in the Layout Builder.
Fix: Fixed an issue where changing a listing’s author via the admin dashboard did not update the user’s inventory.
Fix: Fixed the “Show All” button in Featured not working properly on Inventory page.

1.4.49

Enhancement: Added image previews in the plugin settings for easier visualization.

1.4.48

Fix: Minor bug fixes.

1.4.47

Enhancement: Added a “Show More” button for displaying listings on the page.
Enhancement: Introduced a quick access menu in the admin bar for better management.
Fix: Fixed an issue when admin couldn’t access the Test Drives.
Fix: Addressed an issue where scrolling the WordPress dashboard menu was impossible on the Listings page.
Fix: Corrected an issue in the Search Tabs widget where the number of search results was not displayed.

1.4.46

UPD: Added compatibility with Elementor v3.26.0.
Fix: Resolved an issue where listing categories were not being translated through WPML.
Fix: Corrected the Listing Price Form not functioning properly.
Fix: Fixed the issue where “Make an Offer” price form was working incorrectly.
Fix: Addressed a problem with new listings not displaying in the Listings Tabs widget.

1.4.45

Fix: Minor bug fixes.

1.4.44

Fix: Minor bug fixes.

1.4.43

Fix: Minor bug fixes.

1.4.42

Fix: Minor bug fixes.

1.4.41

Fix: Minor bug fixes.

1.4.40

Enhancement: Redesigned Listing Manager and made settings more intuitive.
Fix: Resolved an issue where the dependency between fields was not working on the Listing Creation Page.
Fix: Styles for Listings Grid Tabs widget in mobile view

1.4.39

Update: Updated .pot files in Motors plugin.
Fix: Values resetting in fields with Parent-Child dependencies during listing creation.
Fix: Seller’s note not saving correctly in listings.

1.4.38

Fix: Minor bug fixes.

1.4.37

Fix: Corrected ‘Sort by filters’ not functioning for widgets on Inventory and home pages.

1.4.36

Fix: Deleting listings is not available for admin

1.4.35

Enhancement: Introduced the library of addons to the plugin settings menu.

1.4.34

Fix: Fixed deactivation issue for Number Field parameters when not all checkboxes were deactivated.
Fix: Fixed multi-select issue for categories in fields with Multiple Select in the Search Filter.

1.4.33

Fix: Minor bug fixes.

1.4.32

New feature: Added a new user role, ‘Listing Manager’ to create and manage listings directly from the admin site.

1.4.31

Fix: Small bug fixes.

1.4.30

Enhancement: Changed the order of settings in the Listing Manager menu for better usability.
Fix: Listing Price Form Custom Label is not appearing on the Inventory Page in Grid View.
Fix: Page reloads when Trade In form is submitted with incomplete information.
Fix: Resolved an issue where Starter Theme update was not appearing for users.

1.4.29

Fix: Minor bug fixes.

1.4.28

Enhancement: Added a notice to guide users on installing the Motors Starter Theme.
Enhancement: Added Setup Wizard.
Enhancement: Moved the Starter Theme settings to the Motors Plugin Settings for easier access.
Fix: Made some improvements to Setup Wizard process.

1.4.27

Enhancement: Added new settings for Search Filter Elementor widget.
Enhancement: Introduced style settings in Search Result Elementor widget for customization.
Enhancement: Updated some settings and added options in Gallery Elementor widget.
Enhancement: Improved style settings and updated View Type Elementor widget for better usability.
Enhancement: Updated style settings in Sort By Elementor widget for a more intuitive experience.

1.4.26

Fix: Swiper carousel widgets are not working in Elementor PRO.
Fix: Fixed setting to optimize image cropping on listing pages.

1.4.25

Fix: Price slider on Inventory page does not filter search results.

1.4.24

Fix: Error occurs when activating Motors Plugin and Cost Calculator plugin on the same site.
Fix: Minor bug fixes.

1.4.23

Minor bug fixes

1.4.22

Enhancement: Main settings are organized into multiple pages for easier user navigation.

1.4.21

Enhancement: Added a search field when selecting options in listings in the Listing Manager.
Fix: “Sort by Filters” option is not working for Add Listing page in Listing Categories.

1.4.20

Fix: Styles are not displayed in Search Filter when Number Field is activated on Inventory page.
Fix: Сhanged the font of the “Enable category creation for dealers and users” setting.

1.4.19

Enhancement: When selecting any option in Listing Types, now the whole page doesn’t reload to show the result.
Fix: Users and dealers cannot edit or update an unfinished listing.
Fix: Price filter is disabled on mobile view and shows an error.
Fix: User registration is possible without selecting the “Accept Terms of Use”.

1.4.18

Fix: A listing added to favorites by a guest user is not saved, when creating an account or logging into an existing account.

1.4.17

Enhancement: Added Search Results widget on Single listing pages in multi-listing types on WP Bakery layouts.

1.4.16

Enhancement: Added Found listings Counter on Inventory page.
Fix: Fixed bugs in Login/Registration, Listing search, Icon filter, Listing tabs sections.
Fix: Fixed bugs in New User Registration, Email Confirmation, User Sidebar, Free listing submission elements.
Fix: Listing Title is not displayed on the Add a car page.
Fix: Nothing happens when activating the “Enable category creation for users” setting.

1.4.15

Enhancement: Added a notice that comes up after adding a page to compare.
Enhancement: Added password display icons in the New Password and Re-enter New Password fields.
Enhancement: Renamed the Login/Registration setting into Profile.
Enhancement: Renamed the Trade value button setting into Trade-in button.
Enhancement: Renamed the Add listing setting into Listing creation.
Enhancement: Added a button for automatic generation of page binding.
Fix: When editing a listing from the front, the image is duplicated.
Fix: Small bug fixes.

1.4.14

Security update

1.4.13

Minor bug fixes

1.4.12

Minor bug fixes

1.4.11

Minor bug fixes

1.4.10

Security improvements

1.4.9

Added settings to show the Featured section as grid and list on the listing page.
Security improvements

1.4.8

Compatibility with WordPress 6.4
Compatibility with PHP 8.1
Settings moved from Customizer to Plugin Settings dashboard
Security improvements

1.4.7

Security update

1.4.6

Security update
Minor bug fixes

1.4.5

Security update

1.4.4

Security update

1.4.3

Motors Package icons added
Preview image bug fixed
Minor bug fixes

1.4.0

Slider step filter added
Minor bug fixes

1.3.9

Code optimized
WP 5.2 compatibility
Minor bug fixes

1.3.8

Fixed bug with duplicated function name

1.3.7

Fixed bug with empty options

1.3.6

Minor bug fixes

1.3.5

Fixed bug with car-gallery duplicate image
Fixed bug with price filter

1.3.4

Test drive post type added

1.3.3

Test drive form added
Sidebar additional car features module added

1.3.1

Single car gallery images source fixed

1.3

Request price popup, Single Vehicle page error fixed, Compare module added

1.2

Startup file added.

1.1

Getting Start page added. Documentation updated.

1.0

First Version of Plugin.