Guides and numbers for used-car dealers across Europe – auctions, import and export, VAT, pricing and running a dealership.
2016 Nissan Leaf battery replacement: why the 30 kWh pack degraded fast, warranty status, the 24 kWh comparison and buying advice.
7 min readPricing & valuation6 speed DSG (DQ250) gearbox problems: why oil-change history matters, common faults in diesel VW group cars and what to check before buying.
7 min readPricing & valuation7 speed DSG (DQ200) gearbox problems explained: clutch judder, mechatronic failures, affected models and the repair cost a dealer should budget.
7 min readPricing & valuationAdBlue faults on used diesel cars and vans: tank, heater, pump and NOx sensor failures, countdown warnings, repair costs and how to price them.
7 min readTrade auctionsAfter winning a car auction: invoice and payment deadlines, collection and storage fees, documents and keys, condition claims and export steps.
8 min readElectric carsApproved used Tesla Model 3 explained: Tesla's used warranty, pricing and inspection versus independent dealers, and how to compete on price.
6 min readTrade auctionsWhy auction car prices sit below retail, what drives hammer prices in Europe, how they differ by country and how to benchmark a lot locally.
7 min readTrade auctionsHow to read auction condition reports: damage grades, photos, paint readings, tyre and service data, and how to price reconditioning before bidding.
7 min readPricing & valuationAudi A4 1.4 TFSI reliability and the 2.0 TFSI oil consumption issue: affected years, piston fixes and how to test a petrol A4 before buying.
7 min readPricing & valuationAudi A4 2.0 TDI reliability across B8 and B9: EA189 and EA288 engines, EGR, DPF and AdBlue faults, and which years make the best dealer stock.
7 min readPricing & valuationAudi A4 allroad reliability: quattro and ultra drivetrains, 2.0 and 3.0 TDI engines, S tronic and suspension checks, and where allroads sell best.
7 min readPricing & valuationAudi A4 reliability by generation and engine: TFSI oil use, TDI faults, multitronic and S tronic gearboxes, and what to check before buying.
7 min readPricing & valuationAudi DSG gearbox problems explained: S tronic in A3, A4 and Q5, the dry and wet clutch versions, warning signs and repair costs for dealers.
7 min readElectric carsAudi e tron GT used buying guide: battery warranty, 800-volt charging, common checks, Porsche Taycan comparison and how fast values drop.
6 min readElectric carsAudi e tron used buying guide: battery recalls, real range, charging hardware and why residual values fell, plus what to check before buying.
7 min readRunning a dealershipBuying one of the automobile dealerships for sale vs starting from scratch: valuation, due diligence on stock and premises, and first-year numbers.
9 min readRunning a dealershipBecoming a car trader in Europe: legal form, VAT number and VIES, licences, insurance and record keeping before your first cross-border deal.
8 min readImport & exportBelgian car tax on imported used cars: how the one-off registration tax (BIV/TMC) differs in Flanders, Wallonia and Brussels, with 2026 examples.
9 min readElectric carsBest hybrid cars for used-car dealers: Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Hyundai, Kia and Renault hybrids ranked by demand, reliability and resale value.
6 min readElectric carsBMW electric cars used buying guide: i3 and range extender, iX3, i4 and iX battery health, charging, common faults and depreciation.
8 min readPricing & valuationBMW N47 timing chain problems in the 1, 3 and 5 Series and X1/X3: which years are affected, how to hear a worn chain and what it costs.
6 min readPricing & valuationBMW N47 timing chain replacement cost at independent and main-dealer garages across Europe, labour hours and how to factor it into resale.
7 min readImport & exportHow the BPM Netherlands export refund works for Dutch dealers: conditions, documents, how the amount is calculated and its effect on export prices.
7 min readImport & exportBPM Netherlands explained for dealers importing used cars: how the tax is calculated, depreciation table vs price list or valuation report.
8 min readFor car dealers
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