Autohändler
Autohändler is the term used in German-speaking regions for businesses that sell motor vehicles and provide related services. They operate at various scales, from single outlets to large dealership networks, and can represent specific manufacturers as franchised partners or trade in used vehicles from multiple brands.
The main segments are franchised new-car dealers, which sell new vehicles from a manufacturer, offer brand-certified
Core services include vehicle sales, financing and leasing arrangements, insurance products, vehicle trade-ins, appraisals, maintenance and
Business models rely on margins from vehicle sales, financing commissions, and aftersales activities such as maintenance,
Regulation and consumer protection vary by country, but in the EU and Germany buyers benefit from statutory
Trends include electrification of vehicle fleets, online car shopping and digital retailing, vehicle history reporting, and