Guides and numbers for used-car dealers across Europe – auctions, import and export, VAT, pricing and running a dealership.
What a car dealer website needs to generate leads: live stock feed, fast mobile pages, trust signals, finance and trade-in forms and local SEO.
8 min readRunning a dealershipCar finance check for dealers: how to find outstanding finance, what happens if you buy a financed car, checks abroad and how to pay safely.
9 min readRunning a dealershipCar financing for dealers: how used car dealers offer customer finance, lender panels, commission, EU credit rules and the effect on pricing.
7 min readImport & exportCar history check for imported cars: how to check accident damage, theft, outstanding finance and recalls across European countries before buying.
7 min readImport & exportRun a car mileage check before buying abroad: service history, inspection records, ECU readings and wear signs that reveal clocked imported used cars.
7 min readRunning a dealershipWhat car paint repair, dent repair and detailing cost per car, how to estimate reconditioning before you buy and how prep costs affect your margin.
8 min readListings & marketingCar photography for dealers: shot list, angles, light, clean backgrounds, damage photos and a 20-minute routine for listing photos that sell.
7 min readPricing & valuationCar prices in Germany vs Poland compared for dealers: which segments are cheaper where, excise and VAT effects and when cross-border buying pays.
7 min readPricing & valuationCar prices in the Netherlands vs Germany: how BPM shapes Dutch used car prices, which segments differ most and when trading across the border pays.
7 min readPricing & valuationCar recall check for used-car dealers: how to find open recalls by VIN, who pays for the work, whether you can sell the car and how recalls affect resale.
6 min readImport & exportCar registration in the Netherlands for imported used cars: RDW identification check, documents, BPM declaration, 2026 RDW fees and typical timing.
8 min readImport & exportCar registration tax in Europe in 2026: which countries tax used imports at registration, how each tax is calculated and the price gaps it creates.
7 min readRunning a dealershipCar sale payment scams aimed at dealers: fake transfers, overpayment and escrow fraud, export buyer scams and a release routine that protects stock.
9 min readListings & marketingCar selling websites for dealers: how to choose listing channels, compare cost per lead and per sale, keep stock feeds accurate and price adverts right.
7 min readRunning a dealershipCar showroom apprenticeships and hiring for used car dealers: the roles you need, training routes in Europe, pay plans, retention and first hires.
7 min readImport & exportHow to handle a car transport damage claim: delivery inspection, notes on the CMR, 7-day deadline, carrier liability limits and cargo insurance.
8 min readImport & exportCar transport across Europe for dealers: truck vs export plates, what drives the price, insurance and CMR liability, timing and how to cut cost per car.
8 min readPricing & valuationCar valuation books and guide prices vs live market data – how book values are built, where they lag the market and what dealers should buy on.
7 min readListings & marketingCar walkaround video guide for dealers: equipment, route around the car, script, ideal length, showing condition honestly and where to publish.
7 min readRunning a dealershipHow to start buying and selling cars for profit: registering as a trader, starting capital, sourcing, pricing, VAT and your first ten cars.
8 min readTrade auctionsCat N car meaning and the other write-off categories (Cat A, B, S, N) explained for dealers, how to value them and how damaged cars are flagged in the EU.
7 min readImport & exportWhat a certificate of conformity is, why you need a CoC to register an imported car in another EU country, how to get one and what it costs.
7 min readElectric carsChinese car brands on the European used market: resale values vs VW, EU tariffs, parts and dealer networks, and how dealers should price them.
9 min readElectric carsChinese electric cars on the European used market: MG, BYD, Nio, Xpeng and Ora residual values, parts access, tariffs and buyer trust.
7 min readFor car dealers
Know your margin before you buy
MyCarDealer compares any car from an auction or listing with the market in your country and shows the net margin after VAT, transport and costs – and the maximum bid.
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