Auto-Respond Mode

Enterprise-tier dealers can enable auto-respond to instantly return completed drive-away quotes for API requests — no manual dealer intervention required.

How It Works

1. An FMO submits a quote request via POST /quotes
2. If the dealer has auto-respond enabled, QuoteFox:
   • Calculates the full drive-away price using the dealer's pricing configuration
   • Applies the dealer's API profit margin (or default margin)
   • Creates the quote with status sent
   • Sends the quote email to the client
   • Returns the complete pricing in the API response
3. If auto-respond is not enabled, the quote is created with status pending and the dealer is notified to review it manually

Response Comparison

Auto-Respond Enabled

{
  "status": "completed",
  "quoteId": "uuid",
  "pricing": {
    "dealerDelivery": 1999,
    "accessories": [],
    "totalDriveAway": 34744
  }
}

Auto-Respond Disabled (Default)

{
  "status": "pending",
  "quoteId": "uuid",
  "message": "Quote request received. The dealer will review and respond."
}

Dealer Configuration

Dealers enable auto-respond from their Settings page:

• Auto-respond toggle — enables instant API quote responses
• API profit margin — optional separate margin for API quotes (defaults to the dealer's standard margin)

Only Enterprise-tier dealers have access to auto-respond.

Best Practices

• Always include a callbackUrl when quoting non-auto-respond dealers, so you receive the completed quote via webhook
• Check the status field in the response to determine if you received instant pricing or need to wait
• Use GET /quotes/:id to check quote status at any time