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From your first vehicle photo to a published video: find answers for getting started and using OnlyCars every day.

01Getting started & your first video02Photos, cover & image order03Look, music & rendering04Download, sharing & social media05Packages, credits & invoices06Account & personal help

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Getting started & your first video

What does OnlyCars do and who is it for?

OnlyCars creates vehicle videos from your existing photos. Add vehicle details, choose a look, music and format, then download the finished video or publish through available channel connections. It suits individual listings and regularly changing dealer inventories.

See the complete workflow
Can I try OnlyCars for free?

Yes. Your first successfully created video is free and tracked separately from purchased credits. A failed render does not consume it. Further successful videos require credits. No payment details are required to register.

Create an account
What do I need for my first video?

You need an account, make and model, and at least four suitable vehicle photos. Price, description and company name are optional. Have current vehicle details ready and only use images you have permission to use. Six to ten varied, sharp images are a good starting point.

Prepare your vehicle project
Must I complete my dealer profile first?

A company name is optional. For a recognizable presence, add and save your logo, website and contact details. Check available dealer branding before rendering. You can connect social accounts in your profile if you have the appropriate permissions.

Profile and dealer branding explained

02

Photos, cover & image order

Which photos can I upload?

When creating a project, select 4 to 30 JPG, PNG or WEBP images. Supported originals up to 50 MB each are prepared for upload. Later upload views use the limit shown there. Export larger or unsupported files to a suitable format first.

Select and prepare images
A photo is too large or blocks selection. What should I do?

First wait for image preparation to finish. Remove problematic files using the trash icon and add a smaller JPG, PNG or WEBP version if needed. If neither removal nor selection responds, preserve entered text before reloading. Send support a screenshot, file format, size and browser details.

Report an image problem
How do I move image 10 straight to position 2?

Open Manage images and drag the image by its handle to the desired position, or use the arrows. Wait for the save confirmation. Changing image order does not change an existing video; create a new version to include it.

Image order and covers explained
How do I prevent parts of the car from being cropped?

Leave room around the vehicle when shooting and choose the target format early. Landscape photos may need cropping for 9:16. Check the front, rear and wheels in the preview and finished video. Adjust image focus where supported by your template or choose another image.

Choose format and framing

03

Look, music & rendering

How do I create a video without text overlays?

Choose the Clean Video template under Look & music. Leaving the description blank removes only the description, not automatically the vehicle name, price or other overlays. Select No audio for a silent video as well. Review the finished result before sharing.

Templates and Clean Video explained
Why is my full vehicle description not shown?

Video space is limited, so descriptions are shortened for overlays while the full description stays in the project. Start with the most important genuine highlights. Check price, currency and spelling before rendering.

Prepare vehicle details
Which format suits my channel?

9:16 is portrait for Reels, TikTok and Shorts. 1:1 is square for feed posts. 16:9 suits websites and traditional YouTube videos. Each successfully rendered format version counts as a separate video.

Compare formats
Can I choose music or create a silent video?

Under Look & music, preview and select available tracks or use automatic selection. No audio creates a video without a music track. This is independent of the template. Listen to the finished video and check usage rights for your intended publication.

Music selection with a sample
My video is queued or processing. Is something wrong?

Queued means the job is waiting for capacity; processing means the video is being created. Duration varies, so do not repeatedly submit the same job. If an error appears or the status remains unchanged unusually long, note the project and message and contact support.

Check render status and result
Why are my changes missing from the finished video?

An existing video stays unchanged. Save updated details, images or settings and render a new version. A successful new version requires another credit. Review all settings before rendering again.

Credit usage for new versions

04

Download, sharing & social media

Can I publish directly from OnlyCars?

Yes, through channel connections available and authorized in your account. Connect the correct channel in your profile first. Check account, caption and visibility in the publishing dialog. If a platform or authorization is missing, download the MP4 and upload it yourself.

Publishing step by step
Meta has processed my video. Is it already published?

Not automatically. Upload, processing and publication are separate steps. Wait until the video is ready, then confirm publication in the dialog. Open the actual post afterward; an upload message alone does not confirm publication.

Understand upload versus publication
My social account is missing or will not connect. What should I do?

Check that you are signed in to the right platform account and have the required page or channel permissions. Review the accounts selected during authorization. A connection alone does not guarantee publishing access. Note any error message without sharing passwords or access tokens.

Get help connecting a channel
What is the difference between an MP4, share link and social post?

The MP4 is your finished video file. The share link opens the public vehicle page with its information and contact options. A social post is published separately on a platform. Sharing a link does not automatically publish to your connected channels.

Download and sharing explained

05

Packages, credits & invoices

Which package suits me and is it a subscription?

Listing contains 2, Business 10 and Professional 30 video credits. These are one-time purchases without automatic monthly renewal. The main differences are volume and price per video. Under the terms, purchased credits are valid for 12 months from each purchase date.

Compare packages and prices
When are credits used and what happens on failure?

Active renders reserve credits, which are consumed only on success. Failed renders do not deduct credits. Downloading or sharing the same finished file does not require a new render, but creating a new version does.

Credits explained with an example
I paid but my credits are missing. What now?

Credits are added after payment confirmation, which may be delayed depending on the payment method. Check that you are in the correct OnlyCars account and refresh the balance view. Do not immediately buy again. If the issue persists, send support your account email, purchase date and payment reference, never full card details.

Get help locating your payment
Can I pay as a business with a VAT ID and obtain an invoice?

Enter your full business name, billing address and applicable tax ID at checkout if you have one. Check total and tax before paying; a VAT ID does not automatically make a purchase tax-free. Access the Stripe portal from Credits & packages. Contact support if a required invoice is missing or needs correction.

Business details and invoices

06

Account & personal help

I forgot my password. How do I regain access?

Use Forgot password with your OnlyCars account email and check your spam folder. Never share your password, recovery link or verification codes. If recovery fails, contact support with your account email.

Reset your password
Can I use any vehicle images and music?

Only use content you have the necessary rights to use for your intended purpose. An image from another listing or music found online is not automatically free to use. Before publishing, also check plates, people and other sensitive information in images. See our privacy notice for data processing details.

Read the privacy notice
What information helps support resolve a problem?

Include your account email, affected project, time and exact error message. A screenshot, browser and device details also help. Briefly describe your last action. Do not send passwords, verification codes, access tokens or complete payment details.

Email support@onlycars.de

Personal help when you need it

Still have a question?

Write to us with your account email and a short description. For technical issues, include the project and a screenshot.

support@onlycars.de
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