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This behavior is actually related to how Automotive Cloud handles object relationships between Vehicle and Asset records. In many cases, the Vehicle lookup on Asset is controlled by the data model configuration rather than just page layout or FLS, which is why it shows as read-only on the Asset side.

The association is often intended to be created from the Vehicle record first, which then propagates the relationship back to the Asset—this is why you’re seeing it work in that direction.

If you’re working on vehicle data management or need to validate vehicle records (like accident history or related info in real-world use cases), this tool might also help in practical scenarios: 

It’s a common pattern in Automotive Cloud to restrict direct edits depending on system logic and relationship ownership.

Hello, 

This is a common challenge in dealer network implementations — matching dealers with the right customer accounts efficiently and accurately. 

Recommended Approach: Use Experience Cloud for Dealer Assignment

Salesforce Help suggests leveraging

By creating a gated dealer portal through Experience Cloud, you can: 

• Define dealer groups and map them to specific account segments or territories.
• Control visibility and access — dealers only see accounts assigned to them.
• Automate the handoff of leads or opportunities from your internal team to external dealer networks.

might include: 

1. Set up an Experience Cloud site for dealers.
2. Configure dealer groups or roles within that site.
3. Build assignment logic — perhaps using criteria such as geography, industry, or dealer specialization.
4. Automate assignment via Flow, Apex, or declarative sharing rules based on these criteria.
5. Monitor and audit assignments to ensure accuracy.

 For more details on related processes and strategies, you can also explore external resources. 

Hello @Sayra Martinez Quiroz

Can you post the error you're getting when trying to create vehicles ? 

Did you assign yourself all the permission you need to administer automotive cloud ? 

Hi @Siddesh M S

The following resources may provide some insights into the issue you're facing: 

Hope this helps. Thanks!

Hi @Anurag Chakravorty

 To prepare for your project i.e integrating Salesforce Automotive Cloud with Amazon voice, you can start by familiarizing yourself with the core features of Salesforce Automotive Cloud and how it manages vehicle and service data.  

Refer: 

https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/atlas.en-us.automotive_cloud.meta/automotive_cloud/dev_guide.htm

To integrate Amazon voice (such as Alexa) into Salesforce, you’ll want to leverage tools like the Alexa Skills Kit (ASK) and the Alexa Auto SDK. 

Refer: 

https://trailhead.salesforce.com/content/learn/modules/alexa-development-basics/get-started-with-alexa

Salesforce Service Cloud Voice integrates telephony services and voice capabilities, so understanding this can help you integrate voice features directly into Salesforce. Service Cloud Voice uses Amazon Connect, Amazon’s cloud-based contact center service.  

Refer: 

https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=service.voice_getting_to_know.htm&type=5

https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=service.voice_setup_enable.htm&type=5

https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/atlas.en-us.voice_developer_guide.meta/voice_developer_guide/voice_intro.htm

Hope this helps. Thanks!