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

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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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Bidding strategy in hidden car auctions: how dealers bid well

When nobody sees anyone else’s bid, it is not tactics that win but the calculation. How to set your limit, work in net figures and bid with discipline.

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.