=== Car Dealership Carkit ===
Contributors: wpdirectorykit
Tags: cars,grid-layout,right-sidebar,blog,translation-ready,rtl-language-support,e-commerce,portfolio
Tested up to: 7.0
Requires at least: 6.3
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.0.8
Version: 1.0.8
License: GNU General Public License v2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
This theme is licensed under the GNU General Public License v2 or later.

Car Dealership CarKit Directory Listing Theme for Car Dealers, Vehicles, Boats, Campers, Trucks, Classifieds Ads but also possible to use with any other Classified Directory Listings like Real Estate, Realtor, Directory Business.

== Description ==

Theme is built based on nice purple/blue and black/white premium directory style.

This Directory Listing theme is primarly built for Car Dealerships, Vehicles, Boats, Campers, Trucks but also possible to use with any other classified listings like Real Estate, Realtor, Directory Business.

Theme is mostly built for Elementor so everything can be customized very easy visually.

We focused on high performance and nice look on all devices, so theme is very responsive on different screen sizes.

<h3>Car Dealership CarKit Directory Features</h3>
<ul>
 	<li>Manage Cars / Vehicles</li>
	<li>Manage Categories</li>
	<li>Manage Fields</li>
	<li>Select listings agent</li>
	<li>Manage indoor amenities</li>
	<li>Manage outdoor amenities</li>
	<li>Multimedia fields integration</li>
    <li>Full Elementor compatibility</li>
    <li>Messaging support</li>
    <li>Demo data import for Car Dealership</li>
    <li>Open street maps support</li>
    <li>Many more features possible with premium addons</li>
</ul>

<h3>Theme using following free plugins to accomplish functionality:</h3>

<ul>
    <li><a href="https://wpdirectorykit.com/">WpDirectoryKit</a></li>
    <li><a href="https://elementor.com/">Elementor</a></li>
    <li><a href="https://elementinvader.com/">ElementInvader</a></li>
    <li><a href="https://elementinvader.com/">ElementInvader Addons</a></li>
</ul>

== Installation ==

1. **Upload the theme** to your `/wp-content/themes/` directory
2. **Activate the theme** through the 'Appearance' menu in WordPress
3. **Install required plugins** if prompted
4. **Import demo content** (optional) for a quick start
5. **Customize** your site using the WordPress Customizer or Block Editor

**Method 1: WordPress Admin Panel (Recommended)**
1. Download the theme ZIP file
2. Go to **Appearance > Themes** in your WordPress admin
3. Click **Add New** then **Upload Theme**
4. Choose the ZIP file and click **Install Now**
5. Click **Activate** to enable the theme

**Method 2: FTP Upload**
1. Extract the theme ZIP file
2. Upload the `car-dealership-carkit` folder to `/wp-content/themes/`
3. Go to **Appearance > Themes** in WordPress admin
4. Find "Car Dealership CarKit" and click **Activate**

**Post-Installation Setup:**
1. **Install Required Plugins** - Follow prompts for recommended plugins
2. **Import Demo Content** - Use the one-click demo import for quick setup
3. **Configure Settings** - Set up your business information and preferences
4. **Customize Design** - Use the WordPress Customizer or Block Editor
5. **Add Your Content** - Start adding vehicles and business information

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

**Q: Is this theme compatible with the latest WordPress version?**
A: Yes, Car Dealership CarKit is tested and compatible with WordPress 6.4 and higher.

**Q: Can I customize the colors and fonts?**
A: Yes, the theme includes extensive customization options through the WordPress Customizer and Global Styles.

**Q: Does this theme support vehicle listings?**
A: Yes, the theme is specifically designed for vehicle listings and includes optimized templates for showcasing cars.

**Q: Is the theme mobile responsive?**
A: Absolutely! The theme is built with a mobile-first approach and looks great on all devices.

**Q: Can I use this theme for other types of businesses?**
A: While designed for automotive businesses, the theme can be adapted for other directory-style websites.

**Q: Does the theme include demo content?**
A: Yes, demo content is available for import to help you get started quickly.

== License ==

Car Dealership CarKit is distributed under the terms of the GNU GPL.

This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
the Free Software Foundation, either version 2 of the License, or
(at your option) any later version.

This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the
GNU General Public License for more details.


== Support ==

**Documentation & Resources:**
* **Website**: https://wpdirectorykit.com
* **Documentation**: https://wpdirectorykit.com/blog/
* **Support Forum**: https://wpdirectorykit.com/contact/


== Contributing ==

We welcome contributions from the community! Please visit our GitHub repository to:
* Report bugs and issues
* Suggest new features
* Submit code improvements
* Help with documentation
* Translate the theme

**Development Guidelines:**
* Follow WordPress coding standards
* Test thoroughly before submitting
* Include proper documentation
* Respect the GPL license
* Be respectful and constructive

== Acknowledgments ==

Special thanks to:
* The WordPress community for the amazing platform
* All contributors and beta testers
* The automotive industry professionals who provided feedback
* The open-source community for inspiration and tools
* Our customers for their valuable feedback and support

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== Screenshots ==

1. **Homepage** - Modern homepage with featured vehicles and call-to-action sections
2. **Vehicle Listings** - Grid and list views for vehicle inventory
3. **Single Vehicle** - Detailed vehicle page with specifications and images
4. **Contact Page** - Professional contact form and business information
5. **Mobile View** - Responsive design on mobile devices

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.7 =
* SEO optimizations

= 1.0.6 =
* Improvements layout

= 1.0.2 =
* Maintenance release with fixes and improvements

= 1.0.1 =
* Fixes and minor improvements

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release

== Credits ==

- **Lora Font** is bundled directly with the theme and served locally (no external requests are made for this font). The .woff2 files for Lora are stored inside the theme package.

* **Lora Font** - Copyright 2011 The Lora Project Authors  
  Source: https://fonts.google.com/specimen/Lora  
  License: SIL Open Font License, 1.1  
  License URI: https://scripts.sil.org/cms/scripts/page.php?site_id=nrsi&id=OFL

- The following fonts are delivered via Google Fonts by default (remote loading), using the WPTT WebFont Loader. This means external requests to Google Fonts servers may occur when these fonts are enabled:

* **IBM Plex Mono**  
  Source: https://fonts.google.com/specimen/IBM+Plex+Mono  
  License: SIL Open Font License, 1.1  
  License URI: https://scripts.sil.org/cms/scripts/page.php?site_id=nrsi&id=OFL

* **Space Grotesk**  
  Source: https://fonts.google.com/specimen/Space+Grotesk  
  License: SIL Open Font License, 1.1  
  License URI: https://scripts.sil.org/cms/scripts/page.php?site_id=nrsi&id=OFL

* **Quicksand**  
  Source: https://fonts.google.com/specimen/Quicksand  
  License: SIL Open Font License, 1.1  
  License URI: https://scripts.sil.org/cms/scripts/page.php?site_id=nrsi&id=OFL

* **Bootstrap v5.3.3 (CSS/JS)** - Copyright 2011-2024 The Bootstrap Authors
  Source: https://getbootstrap.com/
  License: MIT
  License URI: https://github.com/twbs/bootstrap/blob/main/LICENSE

* **Font Awesome Free 6.7.2 (CSS + webfonts)** - Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.
  Source: https://fontawesome.com
  License URI (Free): https://fontawesome.com/license/free
  Icons: CC BY 4.0
  Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1
  License URI (fonts): https://scripts.sil.org/cms/scripts/page.php?site_id=nrsi&id=OFL
  Code: MIT License
  License URI (code): https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT

* **WPTT WebFont Loader (`includes/wptt-webfont-loader.php`)** - downloads webfonts and hosts them locally
  Source: https://github.com/WPTT/webfont-loader
  License: MIT
  License URI: https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT

* **Twenty Twenty-Two WordPress theme** - (C) WordPress.org
  License: GNU General Public License v2.0 or later
  License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

* **Q WordPress theme** - (C) Ari Stathopoulos
  License: GNU General Public License v2.0 or later
  License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

* **Full site editing starter theme** - by Carolina Nymark
  https://fullsiteediting.com
  License: GNU General Public License v2 or later
  License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

== Roadmap ==

Future versions will include:
* Advanced filtering options
* Vehicle comparison feature
* Financing calculator
* Appointment booking system
* Multi-dealer support
* Advanced analytics integration


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== AI-Generated Images ==

Some images included in this theme/plugin are AI-generated.

These images were created by the author using OpenAI tools (ChatGPT / DALL·E).

According to OpenAI Terms of Use, users generally have rights to use and distribute the generated output, subject to compliance with applicable policies:

OpenAI Terms of Use:
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- /assets/images/brand-auren.jpg
- /assets/images/brand-ct.jpg
- /assets/images/brand-h.jpg
- /assets/images/brand-revvan.jpg
- /assets/images/brand-solara.jpg
- /assets/images/brand-varion.jpg

All listed images are AI-generated and license under public domain.
The license as distributed under public domain for the images generated using AI tools.