Welcome to The Desk Trader!
For Dealers
- Expand your reach and showcase your inventory to a global audience.
- Network and trade with other licensed dealers to keep your inventory fresh and appealing.
For Consumers
- Enjoy peace of mind with vehicles that are still under factory warranty.
- Find amazing deals and make offers directly to dealers.
Why Trading?
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Better Financial Outcomes:
- Higher Returns: Trading often results in better financial returns than selling at auction or wholesale, where vehicles may sell for below market value due to fees and bidding competition.
- Minimized Losses: Trading helps avoid the steep discounts often necessary to sell quickly at auction or wholesale, thereby minimizing potential losses.
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Inventory Control:
- Targeted Trading: When trading, dealers can choose what they receive in return, allowing them to better manage and balance their inventory based on current demand.
- Tailored Inventory: Acquiring vehicles that meet the specific needs of their market can enhance sales and profitability.
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Reduced Costs:
- Lower Fees: Auctions involve various fees including listing fees, seller fees, and transportation costs. Trading directly with another dealer typically incurs fewer fees.
- Holding Costs: Trading swiftly can reduce or eliminate the holding costs (insurance, storage, depreciation) associated with keeping unsold inventory.
In essence, trading vehicles provides auto dealers with strategic flexibility, helping them adapt to market conditions, manage their inventory effectively, and better serve their customers.
How to work The Desk Trader
- Browse Listings: Start by exploring our extensive collection of vehicles from dealers worldwide. Use filters to narrow down your choices according to make, model, price, location, and other
- Select a Vehicle: Once you find a vehicle you’re interest
- Make an Offer: On the vehicle's listing page, you'll see a "Make an Offer" button. Click it to begin the offer process.
- Enter Offer Details: Input your offer price along with any additional terms or conditions you wish to include. This could include financing options, trade-ins, or contingencies.
- Submit Your Offer: Once you’re satisfied with your offer, click "Submit." The dealer will be notified immediately.
- Offer Trade: Input your stock numbers(s) or select vehicle in your inventory you would like to trade for.
- Dealer Response: The dealer will review your offer and respond. They can either:
- Accept: If the dealer accepts your offer, you'll receive a notification, and the sale process will proceed.
- Counteroffer: The dealer may send a counteroffer if they wish to negotiate terms. You can choose to accept, decline, or counter again.
- Reject: If the dealer declines your offer without a counteroffer, you can either submit a new offer or look for other vehicles.
- Finalize the Deal: Once an offer is accepted, finalizing the transaction involves completing all necessary paperwork, arranging payment, and scheduling delivery or pickup. The Desk Trader platform provides tools and resources to assist both parties through every step of this process.
