# Purchase

Url: https://dealersip.com/KnowledgeBase/Inventory/Purchase-49848/
Last updated: 2026-05-23
Section: Inventory > Purchase

The **Purchase** module can be accessed by clicking the **Purchase** option in the **Inventory** section of the sidebar. To enter new purchase click on the + Purchase button in the top right side on the header bar.

## Overview

The first page displays a grid of vehicles that have already been purchased. Each vehicle appears as a card showing essential details including:

- Stock Number and Variant 
- Fuel Type, Transmission, Seating, Drive Type 
- Buying Price and Additional Expenses 
- **Net Cost**, **Minimum Selling Price **and **Maximum Selling Price** 
- Status tags (e.g., **Published**, **In Stock**, **Sold**) 

## Card Toolbar Actions

Each vehicle card contains a toolbar at the top with the following action icons:

- **Print QR Code:** Generate and print a QR code for the vehicle. 
- **Share Link:** Share or copy a direct link to the vehicle's front-portal page. 
- **Edit Purchase:** Opens the purchase entry form for editing vehicle details. 
- **Delete Purchase:** Permanently removes the vehicle from the system. 

## Searching Vehicle to Edit

To edit a specific vehicle purchase:

1. Click on the **Search** option in the sidebar (when purchase page is open). 
2. Search using criteria such as Stock Number, VIN, Plate/RC, Make, Model, etc. 
3. Once results appear, click on the **Edit Purchase** action link associated with the vehicle. Please note that Edit Purchase option appears only when you search vehicle when purchase page is open.

## Managing Purchase Entry

To enter a new purchase expand Inventory section in the sidebar and select Purchase link.

See: https://dealersip.com/KnowledgeBase/Inventory/Purchase/Managing-Purchase-Entry-50085/

## Purchase Register

The **Purchase Register** report lists all vehicle purchase entries in the system. It allows you to filter, view, and manage your purchase data efficiently.

### Key Features

- **Filter by Date Range:** Select a start and end date to view purchases within a specific time period. 
- **Filter by Dealership:** Narrow results by selecting a specific dealership (if applicable). 
- **Custom Filters:** Use the dropdown to apply saved or system-defined custom filters to the report. 
- **Instant Filters:** Hover over column headers in the table to quickly apply filters on the fly. 
- **Entry Number Navigation:** Click on any **Entry Number** in the first column to instantly open the purchase record in **Edit Mode**. You can make changes without leaving the report view. 
- **Download:** Use the **Download** link to export the report. 

### How to View the Report

1. Open the **Purchase Register** from the **Data Reports** section in the sidebar. 
2. Set the desired filters using the panel on the right. 
3. Click **View Report** to generate the filtered list. 

For more information on how custom filters work, please refer to [Data Reports](https://dealersip.com/KnowledgeBase/Data-Reports-50034/).