Question 1

What is Kit Composer?

Accepted Answer

Kit Composer is an automated auto parts kit building tool from DataPoint. It uses real fitment data and logic-based rules to generate bundled part kits for the aftermarket — automatically validating compatibility, applying positional rules, and producing ACES/PIES-compliant kits ready for your catalog.

Question 2

Who is Kit Composer designed for?

Accepted Answer

Kit Composer is built for aftermarket manufacturers, distributors, and private label programs that need to create bundled part kits at scale. Catalog teams, product managers, and operations leaders all benefit from automated kit generation that eliminates manual assembly and reduces errors.

Question 3

How is Kit Composer different from building kits manually?

Accepted Answer

Manual kit building relies on spreadsheets and human judgment, which leads to compatibility errors, missed vehicle applications, and outdated catalogs. Kit Composer automates the entire process using real fitment data, validates every combination against positional rules and qualifiers, and rebuilds your catalog automatically when supplier data changes.

Question 4

What data does Kit Composer use to build kits?

Accepted Answer

Kit Composer ingests your supplier fitment data in ACES/PIES formats or custom files. It uses this data along with positional rules, part dimension checks, qualifier-based analysis (ABS vs. non-ABS, engine type, body style), and VIO data to generate accurate, market-aligned kits.

Question 5

How does compatibility validation work?

Accepted Answer

Kit Composer performs multi-layer validation: positional group verification ensures left and right components match, nuanced part matching checks dimensions like rotor size and pad thickness, and qualifier-based analysis filters by attributes like ABS compatibility, engine type, and body style. All of this runs at scale across millions of data points.

Question 6

Are kits ACES and PIES compliant?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every kit produced by Kit Composer is built to ACES and PIES industry standards, ensuring clean data that is ready for marketplaces, distributors, and retail channels without additional formatting or conversion.

Question 7

What types of kits can Kit Composer build?

Accepted Answer

Kit Composer handles everything from simple two-part brake pad sets to complex multi-component assemblies with positional rules. Brake pad and rotor kits, thermostat and housing kits, suspension kits, timing component kits, and full catalog-scale private label programs are all supported.

Question 8

Do I need to switch my PIM to use Kit Composer?

Accepted Answer

No. Kit Composer works alongside your existing PIM or catalog management system. It creates virtual kits from your data without requiring any migration or system change. There is no IT project, no disruption, and no reason to wait.

Question 9

How does Kit Composer handle catalog updates?

Accepted Answer

Kit Composer dynamically rebuilds your entire kit catalog every time your suppliers provide new data. This happens automatically — no manual intervention required. Your catalog always reflects the most current fitment and compatibility information.

Question 10

Can Kit Composer help me find new kit opportunities?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Kit Composer uses Vehicles-in-Operation (VIO) data to identify high-value kit opportunities that align with real market demand. It ranks opportunities by the actual number of vehicles on the road, so your team builds kits that sell rather than guessing which products to bundle.

Question 11

How do I get started with Kit Composer?

Accepted Answer

Contact DataPoint and share your supplier fitment data. The DataPoint team will configure Kit Composer for your product lines and begin generating kits. Most customers see their first automated kits within a few weeks of kickoff.

Question 12

How is Kit Composer priced?

Accepted Answer

Kit Composer is priced based on the scope of your product lines and the complexity of your kit program. Contact DataPoint for a quote tailored to your catalog and requirements.

Everything you need to know about Kit Composer.

Common questions about Kit Composer by DataPoint — how automated kit building works, what data it uses, ACES/PIES compliance, and how it fits your existing systems.

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