As a generalist auction platform Catawiki has enormous reach, but for car sellers the model comes with clear costs. As the seller you pay 12.5% commission plus €10, excluding VAT, the buyer pays 9% plus €3, you handle the presentation yourself with at least 50 photos, and review and scheduling can take up to three weeks. On top of that, your car is one lot among art, watches and collectables. If you are looking for a platform without a seller commission, with a car-specific audience or with a shorter process, there are alternatives. Below they sit side by side.
Online auction platform for enthusiast cars in Western Europe. You pay no seller commission, the car stays with you, we write the listing and around every auction we run a targeted campaign in twelve countries, at our cost on regular auctions.
Western Europe: the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Spain, Italy, Austria, Denmark, Switzerland, Sweden and Finland
Online auction for enthusiast cars
International, with a clear focus on the United Kingdom and Australia
Read the full Octane vs Collecting Cars comparison →Online auction platform for enthusiast cars and motorcycles, alongside a fixed-price offering (Direct te koop)
The Netherlands: the car must be located in the Netherlands (just across the border by arrangement). Promotion national and international
Read the full Octane vs The Collectables comparison →Auction house with monthly online auctions; the cars are physically at the auction site, with viewing and collection days
The Netherlands: fixed locations in Uithoorn, Breedenbroek and Eibergen; site in four languages and, according to CCA, an international network of buyers
Read the full Octane vs Classic Car Auctions comparison →Auction intermediary with physical intake and showrooms; the cars are shown on its own site, the bidding runs through external auction platforms (Bright Auctions or Troostwijk)
The Netherlands: locations in Milsbeek and Tiel; according to Automotive Auctions, buyers in more than 50 countries
Read the full Octane vs Automotive Auctions comparison →Online marketplace for classic and special vehicles with listings, a separate auction product and Make an Offer
International with British roots; auctions for cars across Europe, in pounds or euros, with local sites for the Netherlands, Germany, France and Italy among others
Read the full Octane vs Car & Classic comparison →Rates as published by the platforms; every comparison page lists the sources and the date checked.
Weigh three things when choosing. What does the sale cost on both sides, since a seller commission comes straight out of your proceeds and buyer fees weigh on the bid? Is a car audience or a general audience looking at your lot? And who does the work: do you write and photograph yourself, or does the platform take on the presentation?
Submit your car and our team will review it within 48 hours