Авто.ру

History

2023

Ability to write an ad using YandexGPT

October 10, 2023 Yandex announced that all Авто.ру sellers will now be able to write a sale advertisement car using generative. neuronets YandexGPT This functionality allows car sellers to save time and energy - the neural network will take on the task of creating a description of the car for sale.

YandexGPT will help multiply the process of placing a car for sale. So, according to to data Авто.ру surveys, earlier the preparation of a description of ads took most users from 7 to 30 minutes (more than 60% sellers devoted to filling out a description of such a time interval), but now, with the capabilities of a neural network, it will be possible to create a description in one click, and this will take a few seconds

To create a description, the user just needs to start making an announcement, as usual, on the Авто.ру service: click the "Place free" button, in a few clicks enter only the main characteristics of the car through the drop-down lists - brand, model, year of production, body type, engine and gearbox, engine size and color, after which the neural network will independently write a capacious and informative description, which will emphasize the features of the car, including its current state and popularity among motorists.

Everyone who sold a car at least once faced a problem: how to tell a future buyer about the car so that he would be interested in it. So that he wants to call, see and, most importantly, buy a car. We created this feature to help Авто.ру users sell cars easier, faster and more comfortably. It is a product aimed at simplifying the process of selling a car and improving the user experience. As our data show, the presence of a high-quality announcement significantly affects the speed and efficiency of the sale of the car, - said Авто.ру Product Director Vyacheslav Nikonov.

For those users who want to write a description for the ad themselves, YandexGPT will help with punctuation and spelling checks. To do this, you need to click one button "Fix errors" at the bottom of the window with a description - then the neural network will check and edit the text within a few seconds.

"Авто.ру Reports" show links to photos from Yandex pictures

Updates have Авто.ру appeared in the Reports: users can find out that the license plate of the car no longer belongs to it and that there may be an inaccuracy in the mileage. The company announced this on June 28, 2023. Also, the service began to display links to images that are published on Runet and aggregated by Yandex search. All this allows us to draw a comprehensive conclusion about the state of the car. The functionality is available to users Авто.ру on all platforms: in the mobile application and the web version of the service.

Machine vision technology scans photos and finds cars on them. Next, it checks whether there are matches with the machine for which the report is needed, and shows the user links to suitable images.

Car photography is an important part of the Reports Авто.ру. This is the source of additional information about the used car. For example, if the author of the ad tries to hide that the car was in a serious accident, the user will be able to find out about it.

Another update concerns car mileage. Earlier in the Авто.ру Reports, only a "twisted" run was shown, and now it is also suspicious. This means that it could be recorded with an error in the car service. To eliminate the human factor, machine learning is used. The algorithm scans adjacent points on the run graph and estimates the probability of error. Taking this information into account, the user can ask additional questions to the seller and agree on the terms of the transaction.

Also, now, if the user searches for data on a state gauge that is not registered, the Report will contain a warning about its irrelevance. At the same time, the Авто.ру will show the last car to which this license plate was assigned, and provide all available information about it. Thanks to this function, you can check the history of the machine even using the old registration code. And if a potential buyer was sent an irrelevant photo, he will understand that the image is unreliable and will be able to assess the real state of the car.

We care about our users and want to ensure that buying a used car is the most positive and safe experience for them, so that potential buyers can build a useful dialogue with sellers. That is why we provide maximum information about used cars and regularly improve the Reports Авто.ру. This functionality is designed to help motorists see the full picture, avoid mistakes when choosing, make the most balanced and correct decision as possible, said Daria Dugina, product manager of the Reports Авто.ру.

Авто.ру reports are a product that provides data on cars collected from hundreds of sources according to the registration code or VIN. When buying a used car, the user can check its history - find out information such as participation in an accident and damage, legal restrictions, mileage, maintenance, previous placements on the Авто.ру and more.

2021

Ability to enter via ESIA

On November 24, 2021, the Ministry of Digital Development announced the expansion of the possibility of using e-government infrastructure for business. The ability to enter through the ESIA first of all became available to users of resources such as hh.ru, Авто.ру and Cian.ru. Read more here.

Start Video Calling

Авто.ру started video calls between users. The company announced this on November 2, 2021.

Users will be able to conduct an initial inspection of the machine online - using the video calling function. This option will help everyone who sells and buys a car on the Авто.ру to stay in touch even "on remote." Sellers will not have to postpone the sale, and car buyers will be able to continue looking for the right offer.

You can use audio and video calls by updating the application to the latest version. Buyers and sellers can call (if you need to call back) - this is free. To make a call, you need to click on the "Call" button in the announcement, and then give the service access to the microphone. The video can be turned on at any time during the conversation.

The service has provided for the protection of users from fraudulent actions. So, both the seller and the buyer may not disclose their contact details. When calling inside the application, the phone numbers are hidden. Instead, the seller immediately sees who is calling on which ad: a preview of the ad will appear on the screen, as well as the name of the potential buyer - the one that he indicated on the service. In addition, it is convenient - you do not need to manually record each contact.

After the call, you can continue communication in the chat of the application - which means that you no longer need to go to a third-party messenger, where it is more difficult to prevent fraudulent actions. For example, in the messenger there is a risk of clicking on a phishing link. Авто.ру also does not make it possible to send a clickable link in a chat, and also warns of a potential danger if, for example, the interlocutor asks for a prepayment. In addition, the system inside the application protects users from spam calls: it blocks calls that seem undesirable for a number of signs.

When many of our users are in remote mode, we made every effort to start video calls. This function will help replace the initial inspection of the car and not postpone the purchase for an unknown time - you can get acquainted with the seller or buyer, discuss the car and see it in more detail than in the photos, - said the head of the service Kirill Smolin. - Авто.ру products help step by step approach our global goal - to transfer the purchase of a car - from choosing a model to concluding an agreement - online. Already for November 2021, you can choose a suitable option on the service, check it using the ProAuto report, then conduct a video inspection and buy a car using the Safe Deal.