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Vakgarage Tichelaar in Wekerom explains how CarCollect helps to purchase used cars in a targeted manner and continuously replenish the inventory with cars that are easy to sell.
“Vakgarage Tichelaar is a general automotive company based in Wekerom. We are a real village garage, with a fairly large selection of used cars. We actually have every brand in stock.”
Although there are various brands in the showroom, the team's preference often lies with German brands. “That is a bit personal; we have a little more affinity with those. But ultimately, the rule is: if there is a market for something, we get to work on it.”
Purchasing with multiple colleagues
Several colleagues within the company work with CarCollect. Two employees focus primarily on purchasing, while other colleagues use the platform for processes such as deregistering and paying for vehicles.
“We have two people working on purchasing via CarCollect. The further processing, such as deregistering and paying for cars, is handled by other colleagues. So, essentially, multiple people work with the platform.”
Preference for a trusted platform
Vakgarage Tichelaar purchases cars through various channels. In addition to CarCollect, they also use other platforms, direct contacts with dealers, and wholesalers.
“You often end up on a platform because parties you already do business with are also active there. That is how you get to know a platform. And once you get used to it, you notice that you develop a preference for it.”
For Vakgarage Tichelaar, CarCollect has become such a platform. “We purchase quite a lot via CarCollect, simply because it works well.”
Smart searching and bidding
The team considers the way you can search for cars and track bids to be an important advantage.
“You have different search methods and, for example, the bidding coach. With that, you can see if your bid is in the top three. That is actually our goal.”
Several factors play a role in determining a bid. “For example, we look at whether we know the seller. Then you often know that a car has been appraised well and fairly.” In addition, it is important that a car fits well with the inventory. “We also check if it is a car that we can sell well here and if the quality is right.”
Targeted inventory replenishment
At Vakgarage Tichelaar, CarCollect is primarily used to find cars specifically for their own showroom.
“We really use the platform to replenish our own inventory. So we look specifically for cars that we know we can sell well here.”
Nationwide selection in one place
According to Vakgarage Tichelaar, the strength of CarCollect lies in the wide range of offerings and the transparency.
“It is an easy way to buy cars. You can clearly see what is being offered and you can bid on a great many cars.”
Because the inventory comes from all over the country, there are always opportunities. “You can buy cars from Groningen to Zeeland. There is practically always something interesting available.”
