Guides and numbers for used-car dealers across Europe – auctions, import and export, VAT, pricing and running a dealership.
Export plates across Europe compared: German, Dutch and Luxembourg export plates, transit plates, validity, insurance, tests and when a truck is cheaper.
8 min readImport & exportExport used cars to Ukraine from the EU: zero-rated export, Ukrainian duty, excise formula and 20% VAT, documents for the buyer and which cars sell.
8 min readRunning a dealershipExtended warranty for used car dealers: warranty types, cost per car, claims handling, the legal guarantee overlap and how to sell warranties.
7 min readPricing & valuationFair wear and tear on lease returns explained: industry standards, what counts as damage, how to price refurbishment when buying ex-lease cars.
8 min readPricing & valuationFiat car buying guide for used-car dealers: 500, Panda, Tipo and Ducato engines, Dualogic gearbox, rust checks and resale prices in Europe.
8 min readImport & exportFinnish car tax (autovero) on imported used cars: taxable value from Finnish prices, WLTP CO2 rates from 2.7% to 48.9%, deadlines and inspection.
7 min readTrade auctionsHow fleet auctions work, what ex-fleet and ex-lease stock looks like, typical mileage and condition, and how dealers price fleet cars for retail resale.
7 min readRunning a dealershipFloor plan financing for used car dealers explained: credit lines, daily interest, curtailments, stock audits, cost per car and when it pays.
8 min readElectric carsFord electric cars on the used market: Mustang Mach-E, E-Transit, Explorer and Capri battery health, recalls, charging and resale values for dealers.
7 min readPricing & valuationFord Focus 1.0 EcoBoost problems: coolant hose failures, overheating, wet timing belt wear, turbo and catalyst issues, plus the riskiest years.
7 min readPricing & valuationFord Focus 1.5 EcoBlue problems and 1.6 TDCi faults: timing drive, AdBlue, injectors, EGR and DPF, and what to check on diesel Focus stock.
7 min readPricing & valuationFord Focus 1.5 EcoBoost problems: coolant loss into the cylinders, head and gasket damage, the 1.6 EcoBoost recall and how to test before buying.
7 min readPricing & valuationFord Focus 1.6 Zetec problems on older Mk2 and Mk3 petrols and C-Max checks: rust, timing belt, coolant, ignition and clutch, and what cheap stock needs.
6 min readPricing & valuationFord Focus hybrid problems on the 48-volt mild-hybrid EcoBoost, plus starting, electrical and power steering faults to check before buying for stock.
7 min readPricing & valuationFord Focus problems by generation: EcoBoost cooling and wet belts, the Powershift gearbox, TDCi and EcoBlue diesels and electrics, with dealer checks.
7 min readPricing & valuationFord Focus ST-Line X problems and Focus ST faults: engines, suspension, wheels, clutch, turbo and electrics, plus how trim affects resale value.
7 min readPricing & valuationFord Focus transmission problems: Powershift dual-clutch judder, control unit faults, affected years and how to test an automatic Focus before buying.
6 min readPricing & valuationFord Ka used buying guide: the Fiat-built Ka and the Ka+, engines, rust, clutch and steering checks, and how to price cheap city cars for quick sale.
6 min readPricing & valuationFord used cars for dealers: Fiesta, Focus, Kuga, Puma and Transit demand, EcoBoost and Powershift risks, Kuga PHEV checks and how Fords depreciate.
6 min readImport & exportGerman export plates (Ausfuhrkennzeichen) for foreign dealers: who can apply, documents, insurance, validity, costs and deregistration before export.
7 min readVAT & taxGlobal margin scheme explained for car dealers: how global accounting works, why cars are excluded in many countries and what to use instead.
7 min readPricing & valuationHow mileage changes high mileage car value: price drop per 10,000 km by segment, thresholds buyers notice and how to price high-mileage stock.
6 min readPricing & valuationHonda cars on the used market: Civic, Jazz, CR-V and HR-V engines, CVT and e:HEV hybrids, common faults and resale values for dealers.
7 min readElectric carsHow does a hybrid car work: full, mild and plug-in systems explained for dealers, what fails, what to check and how to explain hybrids to buyers.
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