JATO Vehicle Data Import

The import process retrieves vehicle information from JATO and synchronises it with the Catch-e vehicle database.

Process Flow

Vehicle Information Imported

The integration imports a wide range of vehicle information, including:

Vehicle Details

  • Make

  • Model

  • Variant

  • Vehicle type

  • Body style

  • Seating capacity

  • Number of doors

  • Build year

  • Model year

  • Availability dates

Engine and Drivetrain

  • Fuel type

  • Power output

  • Torque

  • Transmission

  • Drive type

  • Powertrain classification (ICE, Hybrid, PHEV, EV)

Pricing

  • Retail price

  • Base price

  • GST component

Electric Vehicle Information

Where available, additional EV information is imported, including:

  • Battery capacity

  • Driving range

  • Charging capability

  • Battery warranty information

Equipment and Options

The integration imports:

  • Standard equipment

  • Optional equipment

  • Paint colours and paint options

Vehicle Creation and Updates

Each vehicle supplied by JATO contains a unique identifier which is used to determine whether the vehicle already exists in Catch-e.

New Vehicles

If a vehicle does not already exist in Catch-e:

  • A new vehicle variant record is created.

  • Associated options and specifications are imported.

  • The vehicle becomes available for quoting and ordering.

Existing Vehicles

If a vehicle already exists:

  • Changes to specifications, pricing, or equipment are updated.

  • Existing references remain intact.

  • Vehicle information remains synchronised with JATO.

Vehicle Availability Management

JATO identifies whether a vehicle is currently available or has become outgoing. The integration uses this information to maintain vehicle status in Catch-e.

JATO Status

Catch-e Status

Available for New Quotes

Current

Active

Yes

Out-going

Inactive

No

If a vehicle is no longer supplied by JATO, it is automatically marked as inactive rather than being deleted. This preserves historical quote and contract data.

Quote Copy Behaviour

When a quote references a vehicle that has since become inactive, the system supports the use of successor vehicle records.

Where a replacement vehicle has been identified:

  • The successor vehicle is automatically used when the quote is copied.

Where no replacement exists:

  • The user must be made aware that the selected vehicle is no longer active and choose an alternative vehicle.

Build Year Rules

JATO does not provide a separate build year value.

For all imported vehicles:

  • Build Year is derived directly from Model Year.

  • Model Year and Build Year will therefore always be identical for JATO imported vehicles.

Model Month Rules

Model Month remains a Catch-e specific field.

Where JATO does not provide a reliable value:

  • Model Month is stored as 0.

  • No assumptions or calculations are applied to derive a month value.

Powertrain Classification

Vehicles are automatically categorised into Catch-e powertrain types.

JATO Type

Catch-e Type

Combustion

ICE

Battery Electric

BEV

Mild Hybrid

MHEV

Plug-In Hybrid

PHEV

Any unrecognised powertrain classifications are logged for review but do not stop the import process.

Data Not Provided by JATO

Some vehicle information currently maintained within Catch-e is not available from JATO and therefore cannot be automatically populated. Examples include:

  • Previous variant relationships

  • Next variant relationships

  • Service profiles

  • Residual value data

  • Certain legacy vehicle classifications

Where applicable:

  • Existing values are retained.

  • Default values may be applied.

  • Catch-e continues to manage these values independently.

Scheduling and Monitoring

Currently under development

The import runs automatically through the Catch-e scheduler framework.

The process records:

  • Import start and finish times

  • Numbers of vehicles created and updated

  • API errors

  • Processing warnings

  • Last successful import date

This information supports operational monitoring and troubleshooting of the integration.

Benefits

The JATO Vehicle Data Integration delivers:

  • Improved vehicle data quality.

  • Reduced manual data maintenance.

  • Faster availability of new vehicle releases.

  • Better support for EV and hybrid vehicle information.

  • Consistent vehicle pricing and specification data across the platform.

  • Automated lifecycle management of active and inactive vehicle variants.

This ensures Catch-e maintains an accurate and scalable vehicle catalogue while reducing the administrative effort required to manage vehicle master data.