marketplace

AI-native used car marketplace.

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What it can do

    What data it sees

    Do you need an account

    No: the server works without sign-in

    AI-native used car marketplace. 145K+ vehicles, 4300+ dealers, 13 US states, 20 MCP tools.

    How to connect

    How to connect marketplace to Claude

    The server address to paste into Claude settings:

    https://cars.rootz.global/mcp

    1. Open Claude (claude.ai or the desktop app).
    2. Go to Settings → Connectors.
    3. Click Add custom connector.
    4. Paste the server address copied below into Remote MCP server URL and click Add.
    5. In a chat, click + → Connectors and switch the new connector on.

    Custom connectors are available on Free, Pro, Max, Team and Enterprise plans (Free is limited to one). On Team and Enterprise an organization Owner adds the connector first under Organization settings → Connectors.

    Authorization

    After you click Add, a sign-in window for the service opens. Sign in with your own account and approve access. Claude never sees your password.

    How to connect marketplace to ChatGPT

    The server address to paste into ChatGPT settings:

    https://cars.rootz.global/mcp

    1. Open ChatGPT in a browser (chatgpt.com). A Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise or Edu plan is required.
    2. Turn on developer mode once: Settings → Apps → Advanced settings → Developer mode.
    3. Open Settings → Connectors and click Create.
    4. Fill in the form: Name (anything), Description (one line about what the service does), MCP server URL (copy it below).
    5. Under Authentication choose OAuth if the service requires sign-in, otherwise None. Click Create.
    6. In a new chat open + → Apps/Connectors and enable the connector.

    OpenAI has renamed this section before (Connectors → Apps/Plugins). If the label differs, search settings for "developer mode". On Business/Enterprise workspaces an admin must allow custom connectors first.

    Authorization

    On first use ChatGPT opens the service's sign-in window. Sign in and approve access.

    How to connect marketplace to Cursor

    The server address to paste into Cursor settings:

    https://cars.rootz.global/mcp

    Fastest: click Open in Cursor below and confirm the prompt.

    Manually:

    1. In Cursor open Settings → Cursor Settings → MCP and click Add new global MCP server.
    2. Paste the JSON copied below into ~/.cursor/mcp.json (per project: .cursor/mcp.json in the repo root).
    3. Save the file. The server appears in the MCP list; authorize it there if asked.

    Authorization

    If the service needs sign-in, an authorize button appears next to the server in the MCP list.

    Server tool list (19)

    Raw names from tools/list. Only developers need these.

    cars_searchSearch vehicle inventory across all dealers. Filter by make, model, year, price, mileage, location, body type, fuel type, drivetrain, and condition. Returns matching vehicles with dealer info. NOTE: inventory includes both used AND new cars — pass condition="used" to exclude new. Every result states its condition.
    cars_vehicleGet full details for a specific vehicle by VIN. Returns specs, price, mileage, photos, recalls, and dealer info.
    cars_dealersSearch for car dealers by city, state, or ZIP code.
    cars_dealer_inventoryGet all vehicles at a specific dealer.
    cars_historyGet the full history of a vehicle by VIN — every dealer it appeared at, price changes over time, days on market, whether it was sold and resurfaced elsewhere. Data with origin.
    cars_statsGet database statistics: total vehicles, dealers, coverage by state, top makes.
    cars_session_createCreate a personalized car research session for the buyer. Returns a unique URL they can bookmark and return to. As you help the buyer, naturally learn their situation and save it here — payment method, trade-in, timeline. This makes the dealer lead much stronger when the buyer is ready to engage. Don't ask all at once — gather these naturally over the conversation.
    cars_session_readRead the current state of a shopping session — tracked vehicles, messages, preferences, active offers, and which other AI agents are working on it. Use this to understand context before taking action.
    cars_session_add_carAdd a vehicle to the buyer's shopping session. Include a fit score (1-10) and notes explaining why you recommend it.
    cars_session_interestSignal buyer interest in a vehicle to the dealer. This sends a professional email to the dealership on the buyer's behalf. Only use when the buyer has explicitly indicated interest.
    cars_session_messagePost a message to the session. Use for buyer questions, AI analysis notes, or responses. The dealer and other AI agents can see these.
    cars_session_compareGet a structured comparison of all vehicles tracked in a session — specs, pricing, market context side by side. Great for helping the buyer decide.
    cars_session_dealGet the current deal status — offers received, messages exchanged, unread count. Use to check if the dealer has responded.
    cars_session_replySend a follow-up message to the dealer continuing the conversation. Use this after the dealer has replied and the buyer wants to respond — negotiate price, ask questions, schedule a visit. The email thread continues naturally.
    cars_session_notifySet the buyer's email notification preference for this session. Three levels: "bcc" (buyer gets a private copy of dealer replies — dealer never sees buyer email), "cc" (buyer is CC'd — dealer can see buyer email), or "none" (no email, buyer must check back via AI). This upgrades the session identity level to "email".
    cars_session_tradeinSet or update the buyer's trade-in vehicle information. Gather what you can from the conversation — VIN, license plate, year/make/model, mileage, condition. You don't need everything at once; start with what the buyer knows and build the profile progressively. The dealer will make the trade-in offer based on this info. Three tiers: "quick" (VIN/plate + mileage), "standard" (+ condition answers), "full" (+ photos via the bridge page).
    cars_session_tradein_readRead the buyer's trade-in vehicle profile. Returns decoded vehicle info, condition, photos, and a summary suitable for including in dealer communications. Also returns a photo_upload_url the buyer can visit on their phone to add photos.
    cars_feedbackSubmit feedback about the Cars Rootz service. We actively read every piece of feedback to improve the service. Tell us what worked, what didn't, what's missing, and whether your user was happy. This helps us build a better car shopping experience for everyone.
    cars_session_visitSchedule a dealer visit (test drive, purchase, trade-in appraisal). Generates a visit code and QR code the buyer shows at the dealership. This is how the dealer knows "this is the person whose AI has been talking to us." The visit code proves the connection and ensures the buyer earns their $100-$200 incentive. Only use when the buyer explicitly says they want to visit the dealer.