QR codes for car dealerships and used car lots
Shoppers walk a lot after hours or when no one is free to talk. A code on the window sticker opens the full listing with photos, price and history, so the car sells while the office is closed.
Inventory turns over constantly. Instead of reprinting stickers for every car, point one code at a page that shows what is currently available, and update it as the lot changes.
This is a dynamic QR code: $3 once, and you can change where it points at any time without reprinting. How that works
What should a car lot QR code link to?
For a single car, link to that car's listing. For general lot signs, link to your current inventory page. For after-hours signs, link to a form that lets someone book a test drive.
Make sure the page loads quickly on mobile data. Shoppers on a lot are often standing outside with a weak signal.
- Print one code per vehicle only if you can keep each listing page up to date.
- Use a general inventory code on lot signs so you never have to swap them.
How big should a QR code be on a car window?
On a window sticker read from about arm's length, 4 to 5 cm (1.5 to 2 inches) square is comfortable. On a lot sign read from the car or from a few feet away, go larger. A code should be about one tenth of the distance it is scanned from.
Place it where glare is lowest, usually the side or rear window, and avoid curved or tinted spots.
Can customers scan a code through car glass?
Yes, if the sticker is on the outside of the glass or the inside surface faces out clearly with no tint or reflection over it. Test at different times of day, because sun angle changes glare.
Example signs
Each example code opens threedollarqrcode.com. Your code can open any page you choose.
Questions
Do I need a different code for every car?
No. You can use one code that opens your inventory page, or buy a code per car if you want separate scan counts.
What if I sell the car?
Change the destination to a sold notice or your inventory page. The sticker keeps working.
Will the code survive rain and sun?
That depends on the sticker material. Use outdoor vinyl rated for weather and check the print fades slowly.
Can I track which cars get scans?
Yes, if you use a separate code for each car, your order page shows the count for each one.
Does it cost per scan?
No. It is $3 once, with no per-scan fee.
Get a dynamic QR code for $3
Pay once. Pick the page your code opens, print it wherever you need it, and change the page whenever you like.