For dealers
Sell through Octane. Buy directly from private sellers.
Auction special cars to buyers across Western Europe, or receive private-seller cars that match your buying profile.
- Reach in 12 Western European countries
- A targeted campaign per auction
- Buy directly from private sellers
Who it is for
Specialists in youngtimers, classics and sports cars
Extra reach for the cars you already sell, with enthusiasts across Western Europe.
General dealerships
For that one special trade-in that does not fit your showroom, and for buying tidy private used cars.
Traders in premium and young used cars
Private-seller cars that match your buying profile, directly from the owner.
Option 1
Auction your stock through Octane
Octane auctions special cars for enthusiasts across Western Europe. For a dealer that is an extra sales channel next to the showroom: the car stays with you, we take care of the presentation and bring the buyers to the auction.
An audience looking for exactly these cars
Around every accepted car we build a campaign: our own channels, e-mail alerts to relevant users and targeted advertising in the Netherlands and the rest of Western Europe. On regular auctions at our expense.
The car stays in your showroom
No transport to an auction site and no viewing days. We write the listing and structure the specifications; you shoot the photos following our photo guide, or through a photographer from our network.
Seven days, and you set the reserve
The reserve is agreed with you and invisible to bidders. If it is not met you owe nothing; we then look with you and the highest bidder whether a deal is still possible.
Buyers who can pay
Bidders are verified with a card hold or an identity check. The buyer pays a 3% buyer fee including VAT, capped at €3,600, so most of their budget goes into the bid.
Direct settlement
After the auction, buyer and seller get a private chat environment with each other’s details and complete the transaction between themselves. VAT-qualifying or margin cars are marked on the auction page. On request we connect buyer and seller with specialists for inspection or transport.
Which cars fit
Sports cars and supercars, youngtimers and classics, JDM and modern performance, rare specifications and low mileage.
No regular daily drivers, vans or trade lots.
What it costs
As a seller you pay no commission at Octane. For larger volumes we make tailored arrangements.
Auction your stockHow it works
- 1
Submit
One car or a list. We usually respond within 24 hours.
- 2
Intake and reserve
We assess whether the car fits and agree the reserve with you.
- 3
Listing and campaign
We write the copy, you supply the photos. Usually live within days.
- 4
Auction and handover
Seven days of bidding, then settle directly with the buyer.
Option 2
Buy cars from private sellers
Every week private sellers in the Netherlands and Belgium submit cars to us that suit a dealer better than an auction: tidy daily drivers, young used cars and cars outside our segments. With the seller’s consent we offer them to partner dealers who are looking for them, for a direct purchase from the owner.
Leads that match your profile
You tell us which brands, segments and regions you are after. You only receive submissions that match: the car’s details, photos, location and, if the seller states one, the asking price.
You make the offer, directly to the owner
Octane is not a party to the sale. You get in touch, make an offer and complete the purchase the way you always do.
Ground rules
Respond within two working days, one clear offer per car, never any cost to the seller, and no approaches outside the lead.
What it costs
Registering and receiving cars is free. You only pay when you actually buy a car: a fixed fee per purchase, known in advance. No purchase, no fee.
Buy carsHow it works
- 1
Sign up
Using the form below.
- 2
Share your profile
Brands, segments, price band and region.
- 3
Receive leads
By e-mail, as soon as a matching car comes in with the seller’s consent.
- 4
Offer to the seller
Directly, with Octane out of the way from there.
Register your business
Tell us briefly who you are and what you are interested in. We will be in touch within two working days.
We only use your details to contact you about this partnership. See our privacy policy.
Frequently asked questions
Can I auction cars on Octane as a dealer?
Yes. You submit a car like any seller; we assess whether it fits and agree the reserve with you. If you want to offer several cars or make tailored arrangements, register here.
Does the car stay in my showroom during the auction?
Yes. There are no viewings before the auction ends; the auction page, the photos and the questions under the auction have to represent the car fully.
Which cars can I buy through Octane as a dealer?
Cars that private sellers in the Netherlands and Belgium submit to Octane and that suit a dealer better than an auction: tidy daily drivers, young used cars and cars outside our segments. You only receive submissions that match your buying profile.
What does the seller know?
The seller has given us consent to share their submission with partner dealers and knows an offer may come from you. Without that consent we share nothing.
What does it cost?
Auctioning: as a seller you pay no commission; for larger volumes we make tailored arrangements. Buying: registering and receiving cars is free; you pay a fixed fee per car you actually buy.