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Metro 2 Integration for DealerBuilt

Integrate DealerBuilt's Lightyear DMS platform with Metro2 for automated credit bureau reporting. DealerBuilt offers a certified REST API (ceDMS Certified API) with token-based authentication and real-time data sync for sales, service, customer, and accounting records. With over 200 integration partners and no integration fees—a competitive advantage over platforms like DealerTrack—DealerBuilt makes it easy to connect. Metro2 leverages the Lightyear API to pull deal records, payment history, F&I data, and customer information in real time, then converts everything to compliant Metro 2 format for submission to Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. DealerBuilt supports webhook notifications for real-time event-driven data sync.

How It Works

Metro2 connects to DealerBuilt's Lightyear API at app.runlightyear.com/api/v1 using token-based authentication. Deal records, payment data, and customer information are pulled in real time via REST endpoints or webhook triggers. Data is mapped to Metro 2 base and J-segments, validated, and submitted to all three credit bureaus.

DealerBuilt

Metro2

Credit Bureaus

Benefits

Certified REST API

Connect via DealerBuilt's ceDMS Certified API with token-based auth for real-time sales, service, customer, and accounting data.

No Integration Fees

Unlike DealerTrack and other platforms, DealerBuilt charges no fees for third-party API integrations—a significant cost advantage.

Real-Time Data Sync

Webhook-enabled connectors provide real-time event notifications so Metro2 always has the latest deal and payment data.

Multi-Location Support

Report across multiple dealership locations from a single DealerBuilt Lightyear instance with 200+ integration partners.

Data Fields That Sync

Metro2 maps these fields from DealerBuilt to Metro 2 format automatically.

Customer demographics
Deal structure and contract terms
Finance terms (APR, term, payment amount)
Payment history and dates
Vehicle data (VIN, year, make, model)
Service records
Accounting data
Location and rooftop data
Co-buyer information

Get Set Up in 4 Steps

Obtain API Credentials

Request API access from DealerBuilt to get your token-based authentication credentials for the Lightyear ceDMS Certified API.

Configure Data Mapping

Map DealerBuilt deal types, payment structures, and account statuses to Metro 2 account types and status codes.

Enable Webhooks

Optionally configure webhook connectors at connectors.runlightyear.com for real-time data sync on new deals and payments.

Test and Launch

Validate test Metro 2 files against your DealerBuilt data, resolve any discrepancies, and begin production reporting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this for DealerBuilt's Lightyear platform?

Yes. This integration connects to DealerBuilt's Lightyear DMS via the ceDMS Certified API at app.runlightyear.com/api/v1.

Are there integration fees?

No. DealerBuilt does not charge integration fees for third-party API access, which is a competitive advantage over platforms like DealerTrack.

Does this support real-time sync?

Yes. DealerBuilt supports webhook notifications for real-time data sync, so Metro2 can receive deal and payment updates as they happen.

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Start reporting to credit bureaus from DealerBuilt today. Our team will help you get set up quickly.