For dealers
Irish-registered stock, straight from private sellers.
Access to valuable Irish inventory, sold by private owners who value their time. Free to join, with a fee only when you buy.
Open for early access
Become one of the first dealers.
We’re starting with a small number of verified dealers. These dealers will get early access to the platform with zero fee’s to pay during the early access period. These dealers will also play a part in what the dealer fee’s will become, ensuring a fair exchange.
Why dealers use Carlo
The private market, brought to you.
Stock you don't need to import
Private cars on Irish plates all ready to go. No currency exchange, no shipping and no hidden fees.
Bid from your desk
Reg, mileage, photos and the seller's own description on every listing, allowing you to bid on cars without leaving the forecourt.
Pay only when you win
Free to join, browse and bid. A success fee is only payable on the cars you buy and nothing on the ones you don't.
Buy with confidence
Every listing comes with an accurate description, and you inspect the car against it at collection.
How it works
Verified, then bidding within the week.
1
Get verified
Sign up with your business details and garage code. We verify every dealer before they can bid.
2
Watch the auctions
Search for the cars you want. Standard auctions run for three days. Quick sales run for the next day only.
3
Place your bids
Bid on the cars you want, see the current highest bid and where you stand. Bid as often as you like until the close.
4
Win, pay & collect
The seller has 48 hours to accept the offer. You'll then inspect the car and pay the seller directly.
Fair play
Reliable stock, from sellers who value their time.
One condition standard
Every seller answers the same questions and takes the same photos, so listings compare like for like.
Inspect at collection
Check the car against the listing before you pay, ensuring sellers remain honest about what they're selling.
Sellers who show up
A seller has 48 hours to select their offer after which you'll both be connected to complete the sale. No time-wasters on either side.
Paperwork done properly
You complete the change of ownership and settle any finance with the lender as part of the sale, the way you already do.
FAQ
Your questions, answered.
The short version of how Carlo works.
What does it cost?
It's free to sign up, browse the cars and bid. A success fee is payable only on the cars you buy.
Who can join?
Registered motor dealers that operate in the Republic of Ireland. We verify every dealer before they can see or bid on a listing.
Can I see who else is bidding?
No. You only see the highest bid, the total number of bids and whether you're in front.
Is a bid binding?
A winning bid is a commitment to buy the car at that price subject to inspection. If the car isn't as described at collection, you can adjust or walk away.
What if the car isn't as described?
You have the opportunity to inspect the car at collection. Genuine differences are grounds to renegotiate however renegotiating without justification risks you losing access to the platform.
How do I pay the seller?
Directly, by bank transfer, when you collect the car. Carlo never holds the money. Outstanding finance is settled with the seller's lender as part of the sale, like you already do today.