This article will explain how to buy and sell parts on Auto Part Hotline.
Chat Mode:
Auto Part Hotline offers you two operating environments to choose from. This first section will provide a quick introduction to the differences between each. The second
section will provide a series of "How do I..." questions along with detailed instructions on how to accomplish the task. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate
to contact us at any time.
Chat Mode:
Chat Mode is the classic Auto Part Hotline experience where you directly interact with other users inside of a chat room. You'll be able to send messages to the chat room,
send private messages to other users, and interact as you always have. When using this mode, it's very important to request all of your parts by clicking the "Request"
button instead of just entering in a chat message. This way, users who are in "Parts Only" mode will still see your requests and be able to send you prices.
You should use Chat Mode if you do not mind seeing non-business related conversations in the chat.
How do I switch to Chat mode?
You should use Chat Mode if you do not mind seeing non-business related conversations in the chat.
How do I switch to Chat mode?
Parts Only Mode:
Parts Only mode is a new option where you will only see part requests as they come in from other users. You won't see the chat room nor any of the non-requests or personal chatter, but you will be able to send and receive private messages
from other users. Parts Only mode can be entered by opening the menu at the top of the screen and selecting "Parts Mode Only".
You should use Parts Only mode if you only want to buy and sell parts and do not want to see non-business related conversations in the chat.
How do I switch to Parts Only mode?
You should use Parts Only mode if you only want to buy and sell parts and do not want to see non-business related conversations in the chat.
How do I switch to Parts Only mode?
In Chat Mode, how do I ... ?
How do I request a part?
How do I review part requests and submit bids/prices for a request?
How do I review bids/prices for a part i've requested?
How do I see a list of parts I have sold in the past 30 days?
How do I see a list of parts I have bought in the past 30 days?
In Parts Only Mode, how do I ... ?
How do I request a part?
How do I review part requests and submit bids/prices for a request?
How do I review bids/prices for a part i've requested?
How do I see a list of parts I have sold in the past 30 days?
How do I see a list of parts I have bought in the past 30 days?
Other Questions
How do I filter what I see on the Parts Request Board?
How do I hide parts that I do not have in my inventory?
How do I quickly message the person requesting a part?
Do I really need to request parts using the "Request" button? Can I just put the part number in chat?
How do I request a part?
How do I review part requests and submit bids/prices for a request?
How do I review bids/prices for a part i've requested?
How do I see a list of parts I have sold in the past 30 days?
How do I see a list of parts I have bought in the past 30 days?
In Parts Only Mode, how do I ... ?
How do I request a part?
How do I review part requests and submit bids/prices for a request?
How do I review bids/prices for a part i've requested?
How do I see a list of parts I have sold in the past 30 days?
How do I see a list of parts I have bought in the past 30 days?
Other Questions
How do I filter what I see on the Parts Request Board?
How do I hide parts that I do not have in my inventory?
How do I quickly message the person requesting a part?
Do I really need to request parts using the "Request" button? Can I just put the part number in chat?
How do I request a part?
Click the red "Request" button at the bottom right of the screen.
Next, enter the part number and any additional information about your request.
Click the "Request Part" button to submit your request.
How do I review part requests and submit bids/prices for a request?
Open the menu at the top of the screen and select "View Part Requests"
Find a part on the request board that you have in stock and want to sell. Click the "+" sign on the right of the part then click the "Sell this Part" button.
Enter the amount you want to sell the part for. DO NOT enter in a dollar sign, only enter the number. For example: 100.50. Finally, press the "Submit Price" button.
Your price is successfully saved.
How do I review bids/prices for a part i've requested?
You will automatically receive a notification when users send prices for your part requests.
Open the menu at the top of the screen and select "View Part Requests"
Select the "My Requests" tab. This will show all parts you have requested.
Click the "+" sign for the part you want to review. This will list any prices you've received for the part. To accept a price, click the green "Accept" button.
Finalize the order by entering your PO number, or clicking "A PO is not required for this item" if some other means of payment has been agreed upon, and then clicking "Submit PO".
You have agreed to purchase the part.
How do I see a list of parts I have sold in the past 30 days?
Open the menu at the top of the screen and select "View Part Requests"
Click the "Sold" tab to view all completed part sale agreements in the past 30 days.
How do I see a list of parts I have bought in the past 30 days?
Open the menu at the top of the screen and select "View Part Requests"
Click the "Purchased" tab to view all purchases I've made in the past 30 days.
How do I switch to Parts Only mode?
Open the menu at the top of the screen and select "View Part Requests"
You are now in Parts Only mode.
How do I switch to Chat mode?
Open the menu at the top of the screen and select "Chat Mode"
You are now in Chat mode.
How do I request a part?
Click the red "Request" button at the bottom right of the screen.
Next, enter the part number and any additional information about your request.
Click the "Request Part" button to submit your request. You'll receive both a confirmation for your request as well as a notification that the parts board has been updated. You should see your part at the top of the parts request board.
How do I review part requests and submit bids/prices for a request?
In Parts Only mode, all open part requests are displayed and are automatically updated as new requests come in.
Find a part on the request board that you have in stock and want to sell. Click the "+" sign on the right of the part then click the "Sell this Part" button.
Enter the amount you want to sell the part for. DO NOT enter in a dollar sign, only enter the number. For example: 100.50. Finally, press the "Submit Price" button.
Your bid to sell the part was successfully saved and the requesting user is immediately notified.
How do I filter what I see on the Parts Request Board?
In both Chat Mode and Parts Only Mode you will see the Filter box at the top of the Parts Request Board.
Begin typing the part number into the filter box. The list will automatically filter as you type.
How do I review prices for a part i've requested?
You will automatically receive a notification when users send prices for your part requests.
To review all prices for a specific request, select the "My Request" tab.
Click the "+" sign for the part you want to review. This will list any prices you've received for the part. To accept a price, click the green "Accept" button.
If you need to ask the seller a question before accepting the price, click the green question mark icon to open an instant message to the seller.
After clicking the green "Accept" button, finalize the order by entering your PO number, or clicking "A PO is not required for this item" if some other means of payment has been agreed upon, and then clicking "Submit PO".
You have agreed to purchase the part for the agreed upon price.
How do I see a list of parts I have sold in the past 30 days?
Click on the "Sold" tab to view all parts I've sold in the past 30 days.
How do I see a list of parts I have bought in the past 30 days?
Click the "Purchased" tab to view all purchases I've made in the past 30 days.
How do I hide parts that I do not have in my inventory?
When you are looking at the Parts Request board and determine that you do not have a specific part, clicking the "x" icon will hide it from the list.
How do I quickly message the person requesting a part?
When you are looking at the Parts Request board and need to send the requesting user a question, click on the question mark icon.
Do I really need to request parts using the "Request" button? Can I just put the part number in chat?
You really should run part requests by clicking the "Request" button. When you run parts by only typing them into the chat, only users currently logged into the system in chat mode can see them. When you run parts by clicking the "Request" button, the parts appear on the Part Request Board and are available to users in Chat mode as well as those in Parts Only mode. Additionally, when parts are ran via the Parts Request board, the system automatically keeps track of all prices you receive for the part even if you were not logged in when you received the price! This helps you make sure you never miss a price, and also helps your fellow users make sure they never miss an opportunity to sell a part.
You really should run part requests by clicking the "Request" button. When you run parts by only typing them into the chat, only users currently logged into the system in chat mode can see them. When you run parts by clicking the "Request" button, the parts appear on the Part Request Board and are available to users in Chat mode as well as those in Parts Only mode. Additionally, when parts are ran via the Parts Request board, the system automatically keeps track of all prices you receive for the part even if you were not logged in when you received the price! This helps you make sure you never miss a price, and also helps your fellow users make sure they never miss an opportunity to sell a part.