Setting Vehicle (Car) Schema Markup in Your Content

One of the many features included in All in One SEO, is the option to add Car Schema markup for vehicle / car listings.

This means that search engines can display rich snippets for your car listings like the example below.

Setting the Default Schema Type for all Product Reviews

To set the default Schema Type for your product reviews, click on Search Appearance in the All in One SEO menu, then click on the Content Types tab.

Scroll down to the section that has your car listings and click on the Schema Markup tab.

Now select Car in the Schema Type drop down and click the Save Changes button.

For more details on this, please see our article on Configuring Schema Settings here.

Setting the Schema Type for Individual Car Listings

To set the Schema Type for individual content, edit your content and scroll down to the AIOSEO Settings section, then click on the Schema tab.

Now, click the Generate Schema button to open the Schema Generator window.

You'll see a list of the Schema Types that are available.

Click the Add Schema icon next to Car to add it.

You can now complete the schema information fields with the information for your car listing.

Once done, click the Add Schema button to add the schema to your post.

The Car schema has now been added to the post.

If you would like to edit or delete any of the information you've added, then click the Edit Schema or Delete Schema icons next to Schema In Use.

Configuring the Specific Information for the Car Listing

When you click on Car as the Schema Type for your content, you'll see a popup with additional fields where you can enter your car listing.

Complete the fields as described below.

Car Details Section

In the first section, you can set the following:

• Name – Enter the name of your car. For example, “Used 2020 BMW 530i w/ Convenience Package”
• Description – Enter the description of your car. Mention the color, year of purchase, etc.
• Brand – Enter the brand of the car.
• Image – Select or upload an image that represents your car. You can also paste the URL for an image into this field.

Identifiers Section

• Vehicle Identification Number – This is the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), which is a unique alphanumeric identifier for each vehicle.
• Configuration – The body style of the vehicle, such as sedan, suv, or crossover, trim of the model, such as S, SV, SL, etc.
• Model – The model of the vehicle, such as “Civic”.
• Model Year – The model year in the format YYYY.

Offer Section

In the Offer section, you can set the following:

• Price – Enter the price for your car.
• Currency – Select which currency your price is in.
• Price Valid Until – If this is a sale or limited time price then select the date that the price is valid until.
• Availability – Select the availability for your car.

Attributes Section

• Color – The OEM-specified exterior color, such as White, Platinum, or Metallic Tri-Coat.
• Interior Color – The OEM-specified interior color, such as Brown or Ivory.
• Interior Type – The type or material of the interior of the vehicle (for example, synthetic fabric, leather, wood).
• Body Type – The body style of the vehicle, such as sedan, suv, or crossover.
• Drive Wheel Configuration – The drive wheel configuration (for example, which roadwheels will receive torque from the vehicle's engine via the drivetrain).

• Transmission – The transmission specification. For example, 9-speed automatic or manual.
• Seating Capacity – The number of seats.
• Number of Doors – The number of doors of the vehicle.
• Item Condition – The condition of the vehicle, either new or used.
• Fuel Type – The type of fuel that's suitable for the engine of the vehicle.

Additional Information

Check out more documentation on our Schema Settings here.