Guides for the car trade

Sourcing decides your margin. In our guides we share hands-on knowledge from daily vehicle purchasing in Luxembourg — from appraisal and bidding strategy to cross-border sourcing.

Car dealer reviewing vehicle listings of a B2B auction platform in a showroom

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B2B car auctions: how sourcing works for dealers

Closed dealer auctions are the most direct route to fresh stock. How buying through a B2B platform works — and what really matters.

Vehicle inspection during used car purchasing: technician checking the condition of a car

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Appraising used cars: the sourcing checklist for dealers

A good purchase starts with a sober appraisal. This checklist covers every point that determines the purchase price of a used car.

Vehicle handover in the car trade: seller hands over car keys after a successful purchase

5 min read

Margin over standing days: why sourcing decides your profit

"Profit is made at purchase" is not a platitude in the car trade — it is business economics. How standing days, stock mix and sourcing channel interconnect.

Street scene in Luxembourg: starting point for vehicle imports into the Greater Region

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Importing vehicles from Luxembourg: the dealer guide

Luxembourg is an attractive sourcing market for dealers across the Greater Region. What to know about cross-border vehicle purchases within the EU.

Dealer calculating a bid limit for an online car auction at a desk

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Hidden or visible? Bidding strategies in online car auctions

How you bid influences what you pay. A look at the mechanics of dealer auctions — and the strategies that prove themselves in practice.

Close-up of a vehicle inspection: condition check and damage documentation on a car

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Reading damage reports properly: assessing vehicle condition online

When sourcing online, the damage report is your most important tool. How to translate markers, photos and descriptions into a solid calculation.