--- title: "Cruise Control Reference: Criteria, Actions and Price Modifier Settings" description: "Reference for Cruise Control in Dealer Dashboard: every criteria type, the Price Modifier action, and each modifier setting explained." --- [Skip to content](https://help.carpages.ca/knowledge/cruise-control-reference#main-content) English Show submenu for translations ![logo-1.svg\]](https://help.carpages.ca/hubfs/logo-1.svg) - [Tickets](https://help.carpages.ca/tickets) - [Go to Knowledge Base](https://help.carpages.ca/knowledge) - [Sign out](https://help.carpages.ca/_hcms/mem/logout) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Tickets](https://help.carpages.ca/tickets) - [Go to Knowledge Base](https://help.carpages.ca/knowledge) - [Sign out](https://help.carpages.ca/_hcms/mem/logout) - English Show submenu for translations - [Other Services](https://dealers.carpages.ca/) [Other Services](https://dealers.carpages.ca/?hsLang=en) How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Help Center](https://help.carpages.ca/knowledge?hsLang=en) 2. [Managing Inventory](https://help.carpages.ca/knowledge/managing-inventory?hsLang=en) # Cruise Control Reference: Criteria, Actions and Price Modifier Settings ## A quick reference for every criteria type, action and price modifier setting in Cruise Control. ### Video Guide and Steps Below --- For a step-by-step walkthrough, see [How to Create a Cruise Control Rule](https://help.carpages.ca/knowledge/create-a-cruise-control-rule?hsLang=en). New to Cruise Control? Start with [Cruise Control Overview - Automate Your Inventory with Rules](https://help.carpages.ca/knowledge/cruise-control?hsLang=en). ### Criteria Types Criteria are the conditions a vehicle must meet. All criteria on a rule must be true for the rule's actions to apply. ![cruise-control-05-criteria-types](https://help.carpages.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Guide%20Assets/cruise-control-05-criteria-types.png?width=670&height=508&name=cruise-control-05-criteria-types.png) - Year: Vehicle model year. - Make: Vehicle make. - Model: Vehicle model. - Sale Type: New or Used. - Demo: Demo vehicles. - Trim: Vehicle trim. - Location: Dealer location, for dealers with more than one. - Category: Vehicle category. The rule window shows how many vehicles match, so you can confirm your criteria before saving. ![cruise-control-06-matched-vehicles](https://help.carpages.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Guide%20Assets/cruise-control-06-matched-vehicles.png?width=670&height=757&name=cruise-control-06-matched-vehicles.png) No criteria? A rule with no criteria does not apply to any vehicle unless Apply to All Vehicles is ticked. ### Actions - Price Modifier: adds a labelled amount to the vehicle's price breakdown. Use it for admin fees, discounts and similar. Choose Price Modifier under What to Change, then Add under Action, and click Configure. ![cruise-control-08-price-modifier-add](https://help.carpages.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Guide%20Assets/cruise-control-08-price-modifier-add.png?width=670&height=803&name=cruise-control-08-price-modifier-add.png) ### Price Modifier Settings ![cruise-control-11-modifier-settings](https://help.carpages.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Guide%20Assets/cruise-control-11-modifier-settings.png?width=670&height=990&name=cruise-control-11-modifier-settings.png) - Label: The name shown for the modifier. Required. - Description: Optional note. - Type: Surcharge, Discount, Equipment or Incentive. Required. - Value: Dollar amount. Required, and must be a number. - Adjusts price?: When on, the final price is changed by this amount. - Show in breakdown?: When on, the modifier is visible in the price breakdown. - Purchase type: Cash, Finance and Lease can each be switched on or off, so a modifier can apply to only some purchase types. - Enable modifier: Turns the modifier on or off, with an optional start and end date so it can switch on and off automatically. Use Clear dates to remove the dates. ![cruise-control-10-modifier-types](https://help.carpages.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Guide%20Assets/cruise-control-10-modifier-types.png?width=670&height=1005&name=cruise-control-10-modifier-types.png) ### Rule-Level Settings - Enabled?: switches the whole rule on or off. - Apply to All Vehicles: applies the rule to every vehicle instead of only those matching criteria. - Date Range: an optional start and end date for the whole rule. ![cruise-control-13-enabled-and-save](https://help.carpages.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Guide%20Assets/cruise-control-13-enabled-and-save.png?width=670&height=803&name=cruise-control-13-enabled-and-save.png) Should you have any questions or concerns, please email support@carpages.ca or call [1-866-567-2437](tel:+18665672437). ### Related Articles - [Cruise Control Overview - Automate Your Inventory with Rules](https://help.carpages.ca/knowledge/cruise-control?hsLang=en) - [How to Create a Cruise Control Rule](https://help.carpages.ca/knowledge/create-a-cruise-control-rule?hsLang=en) - [Cruise Control Tips and Troubleshooting](https://help.carpages.ca/knowledge/cruise-control-tips-and-troubleshooting?hsLang=en) - [How to use the MarketPulse Vehicle Pricing Tool within Dashboard Connect](https://help.carpages.ca/knowledge/marketpulse?hsLang=en) - [Managing Inventory](https://help.carpages.ca/knowledge/managing-inventory?hsLang=en)   - [DealerSite+](https://help.carpages.ca/knowledge/dealersite?hsLang=en) - [DealerPage+](https://help.carpages.ca/knowledge/dealerpage?hsLang=en) - [Managing Inventory](https://help.carpages.ca/knowledge/managing-inventory?hsLang=en) - [Making a Payment](https://help.carpages.ca/knowledge/making-a-payment?hsLang=en) - [Technical Support](https://help.carpages.ca/knowledge/technical-support?hsLang=en) [![carpages.ca](https://help.carpages.ca/hubfs/logo-1-1.svg "carpages.ca")](https://help.carpages.ca?hsLang=en) carpages.ca Help Center Copyright © 2026, Carpages.ca · [Privacy statement](https://dealers.carpages.ca/privacy?hsLang=en) ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "VideoObject", "contentUrl" : "https://21666761.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/21666761/video_assets/226038957870/inherited/web_optimized.mp4", "dateModified" : "2026-10-30T16:48:04.768Z", "duration" : "PT44S", "height" : 720, "name" : "cruise-control-reference", "thumbnailUrl" : "https://21666761.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/21666761/Knowledge%20Guide%20Assets/cruise-control-reference.mp4/medium.jpg", "uploadDate" : "2026-10-30T16:48:04.765Z", "width" : 1280 } ```