If you are an Amazon seller, you may have recently received an email from Amazon about an update regarding fitment data submission process.

The email mentioned that the Selling Partner APIs, which many sellers have been using to send their fitment data, are being phased out, and sellers should use the Automotive Fitment Manager (AFM) tool.

This might have caused some confusion or panic, especially if you are using third party fitment tool to manage your fitment data.

Good News: No Action Needed for PCFitment Users

PCFitment subscribers, you don’t need to worry about this email you don’t need to take any action against Amazon’s email.

Your fitment data is already compliant with AutoCare standards and Amazon’s latest requirements, and you won’t have to switch tools or deal with the added complexity of AFM.

Email Amazon Sent to Car Parts Sellers

Let us break down why you can stay calm and assured that your data is in good hands.

Why PCFitment Is the Right Choice for Your Fitment Data?

Always Up-to-Date, Automatically

Amazon and the automotive industry require fitment data to be updated regularly. With PCFitment, you don’t have to worry about keeping track of every change or update to Amazon’s rules.

We handle it for you, with automatic monthly updates that keep your fitment data in line with the latest AutoCare database standards. This means that you do not need to manually check for updates or make adjustments every time there is a shift in industry standards.

We’ve got it covered!

Secure, Readable, and Easy to Use

When you send fitment data to Amazon, it needs to be in a specific XML format. Amazon’s AFM tool uses an encrypted ACES XML format, which is pretty hard to read and even harder to update.

On the other hand, PCFitment uses a format that is secure, easy to read, and designed to work across multiple platforms. This makes managing your fitment data much simpler.

Effortless Multi-Marketplace Management

With PCFitment, you can distribute your fitment data across multiple platforms with ease.

So, if you are selling on eBay, Walmart, or other marketplaces, you don’t need to recreate or update your fitment data each time. You can manage it all from one place.

The beauty of this is that you can reach more customers without the headache of handling separate data for each marketplace.

AFM does not offer this kind of flexibility. It is locked into Amazon’s ecosystem, which can limit your reach if you want to expand your business to other platforms.

Expert Help When You Need It

When you run into issues with your fitment data on AFM, you are pretty much on your own. There is no dedicated support team to guide you through challenges.

But with PCFitment, you get access to a team of experts who are not only well-versed in fitment data but also familiar with Amazon’s constant rule changes.

If you need help with anything—from fixing data errors to understanding the latest fitment requirements—our team is here for you.

You won’t be left hanging when you run into a problem.

7 Reasons to Avoid Amazon’s Automotive Fitment Manager (AFM)

Non-Readable ACES XML Format: AFM uses an encrypted ACES XML format for fitment data, which makes it difficult to read or manage. This can complicate your data maintenance process.
No Expert Support: With AFM, there is no expert support to help you troubleshoot or resolve issues. If something goes wrong, you are on your own.
No Automatic Monthly Updates: Without automatic data updates, AFM users risk losing sales as Amazon gradually removes invalid or outdated fitment data from listings.
Limited Visibility into Vehicle Data: AFM makes it difficult to know exactly what is wrong with your vehicle data, leading to errors that could impact your sales.
Difficulty Managing Data: Making changes to your fitment data through AFM can be cumbersome and time-consuming. It is not designed for easy data management, especially if you need to update or add new fitment data.
No Cross-Marketplace Compatibility: AFM does not allow you to use the same fitment data across different marketplaces, limiting your reach and effectiveness.
Challenging Data Updates: Updating fitment data or adding new data in AFM is not straightforward, making the process slow and inefficient.

Conclusion: Stay Stress-Free with PCFitment

If you are already using PCFitment to submit your fitment data to Amazon, there is no need to panic about Amazon’s email. Your fitment data is safe, secure, and fully compliant with Amazon’s current requirements.

With automatic updates, encrypted data formats, expert support, and the ability to manage and distribute data across multiple marketplaces, PCFitment is the reliable, hassle-free solution for managing your automotive fitment data.

So, sit back and relax – we have got you covered. If you have not switched to PCFitment yet, now is the time to make the move and experience a better, more efficient way of managing your fitment data.