What is Autostock?
Autostock is a UK-based, B2B vehicle access and placement platform for motor dealers. We buy vehicles and place them with approved dealers to sell under their own name. Dealers only pay after a successful sale.
Is Autostock a car dealership?
No. Autostock is not a dealership and does not sell vehicles to consumers. We operate strictly as a B2B platform supporting professional motor dealers.
Is Autostock a lender or finance company?
No. Autostock does not provide loans, credit, or consumer finance. Our model is based on vehicle placement and post-sale settlement, not lending.
Who can join Autostock?
Autostock works with registered UK motor trade businesses that: Have valid motor trade insurance, Can store, prepare, and sell vehicles, Agree to basic operating standards. All dealers go through a simple straightforward approval process.
Do I sell the vehicle under Autostock’s name?
No. You sell entirely under your own business name. You keep your branding, your customers, and your sales process. From the customer’s perspective, you are the seller.
Who controls the price and marketing?
You do. Dealers set the retail price, choose how vehicles are marketed, and manage all customer interaction. Autostock does not interfere with pricing or sales decisions.
When do I pay Autostock?
Only after a vehicle is sold. Once the sale completes, Autostock is repaid the vehicle and delivery cost plus an agreed fee. There are no upfront payments.
Can I choose which vehicles I want to stock?
Yes. Dealers can express stock preferences, and Autostock works to align placements with your business model and local demand.
Does Autostock deal with customers or handle sales?
No. Dealers manage the full retail process — enquiries, viewings, test drives, paperwork, and handover. Autostock remains strictly behind the scenes.
Are there subscriptions or long-term contracts?
No. There are no subscriptions, no minimum volumes, and no long-term commitments. You use the platform when it suits your business.