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Constantijn Reiziger, founder and owner of Shift Up, explains how CarCollect helps make the trade-in process smarter, clearer and more scalable.
Young used BMW and MINI occasions
Shift Up focuses on selling young used BMW and MINI occasions of around six years old. Most of the stock is purchased very deliberately, based on market demand. A smaller part consists of cars the team simply really likes.
“My name is Constantijn Reiziger, founder and owner of Shift Up. We sell young used BMW and MINI occasions of around six years old.”
A strong customer experience starts behind the scenes
Today’s customers expect a smooth experience, both online and offline. What they see online needs to match what they experience offline. That is exactly where CarCollect plays an important role behind the scenes.
“CarCollect helps us by connecting systems seamlessly and, above all, by creating a lot of overview. In a way that remains scalable.”
From scattered bids to one clear workflow
Before CarCollect, the process around trade-in vehicles was less structured. Bids came in through WhatsApp, email or phone. As a result, information was spread across different channels, making it harder to stay in control of every vehicle.
“Before CarCollect, things were simply a lot messier. One bid came in through WhatsApp, another by email and some bids were made by phone.”
Moving faster to the right buyer
With CarCollect, a trade-in vehicle is placed directly on the platform. Traders can place a bid and, once awarded, the vehicle quickly moves on to a new owner who is genuinely interested in offering it for sale again.
“The great thing about CarCollect is: the vehicle is traded in, placed in CarCollect and people can immediately place a bid.”
More overview and faster access to working capital
After the award, the buyer receives clear deadlines for payment and transport. This means Shift Up quickly has working capital available again to purchase vehicles that better match its own stock.
“Within two weeks, your working capital is available again to buy cars that fit your own stock.”
No trade-in vehicle gets overlooked
In CarCollect, the status of every vehicle remains clear. You can see whether a vehicle has been paid, deregistered or still needs to be transported. This helps prevent trade-in vehicles from slipping out of view as the company grows.
“As you grow, you need more and more overview. You want to prevent a vehicle from disappearing into a corner somewhere. That is a waste of return.”
Ready to grow further together
Constantijn also sees a lot of value in the way CarCollect continues to develop. By connecting systems, expanding the network and growing actively in countries such as Belgium, the platform keeps moving with the market.
“CarCollect continues to innovate behind the scenes, connect systems and expand the network. I see a very bright future there.”
For Shift Up, CarCollect means more overview, faster follow-up and more control over the trade-in process. Or, as Constantijn says himself: ready to shift up together with CarCollect.
Young used BMW and MINI occasions
Shift Up focuses on selling young used BMW and MINI occasions of around six years old. Most of the stock is purchased very deliberately, based on market demand. A smaller part consists of cars the team simply really likes.
“My name is Constantijn Reiziger, founder and owner of Shift Up. We sell young used BMW and MINI occasions of around six years old.”
A strong customer experience starts behind the scenes
Today’s customers expect a smooth experience, both online and offline. What they see online needs to match what they experience offline. That is exactly where CarCollect plays an important role behind the scenes.
“CarCollect helps us by connecting systems seamlessly and, above all, by creating a lot of overview. In a way that remains scalable.”
From scattered bids to one clear workflow
Before CarCollect, the process around trade-in vehicles was less structured. Bids came in through WhatsApp, email or phone. As a result, information was spread across different channels, making it harder to stay in control of every vehicle.
“Before CarCollect, things were simply a lot messier. One bid came in through WhatsApp, another by email and some bids were made by phone.”
Moving faster to the right buyer
With CarCollect, a trade-in vehicle is placed directly on the platform. Traders can place a bid and, once awarded, the vehicle quickly moves on to a new owner who is genuinely interested in offering it for sale again.
“The great thing about CarCollect is: the vehicle is traded in, placed in CarCollect and people can immediately place a bid.”
More overview and faster access to working capital
After the award, the buyer receives clear deadlines for payment and transport. This means Shift Up quickly has working capital available again to purchase vehicles that better match its own stock.
“Within two weeks, your working capital is available again to buy cars that fit your own stock.”
No trade-in vehicle gets overlooked
In CarCollect, the status of every vehicle remains clear. You can see whether a vehicle has been paid, deregistered or still needs to be transported. This helps prevent trade-in vehicles from slipping out of view as the company grows.
“As you grow, you need more and more overview. You want to prevent a vehicle from disappearing into a corner somewhere. That is a waste of return.”
Ready to grow further together
Constantijn also sees a lot of value in the way CarCollect continues to develop. By connecting systems, expanding the network and growing actively in countries such as Belgium, the platform keeps moving with the market.
“CarCollect continues to innovate behind the scenes, connect systems and expand the network. I see a very bright future there.”
For Shift Up, CarCollect means more overview, faster follow-up and more control over the trade-in process. Or, as Constantijn says himself: ready to shift up together with CarCollect.
