[Resolved] What is best way to structure car dealership inventory using Toolset? Taxonomy..

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[prestonC]

I am trying to: Convert the following website to WordPress:
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I am trying to create a car inventory system. I need to be able to filter the cars based on Make, Model, Year, Price Range, Transmission, Fuel Type, and Mileage as you see in the search form. Also click on the Browse page and notice how you are able to filter the page by Category(body style), Make, etc.

What is the best way to setup this exact system but within WordPress with Toolset Types?

Currently I have created a custom post type name Vehicle Listings. Then I created a custom taxonomy under Vehicle Listings called Makes. I then manually added 32 different Makes. Am I moving in the right direction? If not please let me know.

So I assume now, for each listing, the way to select the manufacturer would be to checkmark the box next to the Make name, listed in the box on right hand side?

So, now how do I go about selecting the Model? Obviously I dont want to create a list of thousands of models to scroll through, so what is the best way to create a select field or something of the sort to select the Model you want, while only being associated with the Make I selected with a checkmark on the right hand side?

Example:

Audi Make checked
SELECT - Populate Audi models only

BMW Make checked
SELECT - Populate BMW models only

Keeping in my, whichever model I select, I need to be filterable within the database so that it can be filtered on the front end.

I have looked at some previous threads on this site, but I think I got lost somewhat. I think I just need a little direction in how to properly set everything up so that cars can be properly filtered on the front end just as you see here:
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Any help would be greatly appreciated!

[Luo Yang]

Dear preston,

I think you are in the right direction. here is my suggestions:
1) You will need to setup some custom taxonomies and custom fields for "Model", "Transmission", "Price"...
Adding Custom Fields to WordPress using Toolset Plugins
https://toolset.com/documentation/user-guides/using-custom-fields/
WordPress Custom Taxonomies
https://toolset.com/documentation/user-guides/creating-wordpress-custom-taxonomy-archives/

2) follow our document to setup the search form:
Building Custom Searches for Any Content Type
https://toolset.com/documentation/user-guides/front-page-filters/

3) for the question:
what is the best way to create a select field or something of the sort to select the Model you want

Please try the Views feature:
Limiting Filter Inputs According to Available Results
https://toolset.com/documentation/user-guides/front-page-filters/advanced-settings-custom-search/