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Independent car-buying advice

Plan your car purchase before you commit.

New, nearly new or used: get help choosing a suitable car, searching and assessing offers. Have a listing? Start with First Look or Listing Audit. Still choosing? Search Support helps clarify your budget, needs and suitable model directions.

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Buyer-paid, no dealer commission
Clear judgement, not gut feeling
Price logic, risks, and seller questions
Checked by people, without dealer incentives

Not sure which product fits?

Choose the entry point that matches where you are in the purchase.

First LookA first look at one listingListing AuditA deeper listing review — PDF report and 30-minute discussionSearch SupportA car-buying search plan: up to five candidates or model directionsGuided PurchaseActive purchase process with messages, inspection, and handover
01 / An example

See what is still open.Then decide.

We separate what the seller says, which evidence is missing, and what can reasonably be inferred. That makes it easier to see where you should ask again.

Example · not a real vehicle assessmentCheck further
Sample listing

BMW 330i Touring

2020 · 67.400 km · 31.950 €

Sample data for the layout. Not a real vehicle analysis.

Shown in the listing

What the seller actually states

These details are visible. That does not make them independently verified facts.

  • First registered 06/2020
  • 67,400 km stated
  • 258 hp · petrol · automatic
Vehicle documents, a key and notes arranged on a dark desk
Look closely before interest becomes commitment.
02 / Why Vehilo

Resolve open questions before the viewing.

Photos and equipment can look convincing while important details are missing. Clarify maintenance, history, and open risks before travelling or paying a deposit. Vehilo helps you prepare those questions.

  • 01
    The listing leaves parts of the history unclear

    Maintenance, prior damage, and previous use are often not fully documented in the listing.

  • 02
    Time pressure weakens diligence

    Is the seller pressing for a quick decision? Check missing records, warning signs, and the asking price before agreeing.

  • 03
    Check the car you are excited about, too

    Color, spec, brand, or dream-car appeal can push rational checks into the background.

  • 04
    The right questions come too late

    Many risks only become obvious once you know what to ask before the viewing.

03 / The value

EUR 149 of clarity before a five-figure buying decision.

The Listing Audit does not replace a technical inspection. It helps you decide earlier whether this car is worth pursuing, which risks are visible, what the seller must answer, and which points may support a negotiation.

  • 01Decision: continue, check deeper, or walk away
  • 02Risk: red flags, missing facts, model-specific weaknesses
  • 03Price: sanity check and comparison logic
  • 04Seller contact: concrete questions before viewing or deposit
  • 05Next step: view, negotiate, inspect further, or stop
04 / Guides & insight

What to know before you buy.

Market statistics, first-year ownership costs, and warning signs in used-car listings, explained concisely with source context.

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Budget planning · 8 min

Used-car budget in Germany: what to add to the price in year one

The car fits your purchase budget. Will the insurance, the next set of tyres and everyday use fit too?

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Market data · 10 min

Germany Used-Car Prices: DAT 2026 and Market Data

Private buyers paid €18,310 on average in 2025 (DAT Report 2026). Asking prices measure a different market and are not directly comparable.

Read article
Buying advice · 7 min

Red flags in used-car listings

How to tell whether a listing deserves more questions before you book the viewing.

Read article
05 / Five services, one place to start

Help with your next step

Still choosing a car? Search Support starts with your budget, daily use and requirements, then delivers a search plan with model directions, filters and starting candidates. For a specific listing, choose free First Look or the paid Listing Audit.

5 ways we can help

Each one shows the price, what is included, and where the service ends.

Not sure where to start?Tell us where you are. We will say honestly which service fits, or whether you need Vehilo at all.Book a call
  1. Free starting pointEUR 0

    Free Listing First Look

    A quick first read of one listing: visible strengths, missing facts, early risks, and the sensible next step.

    • 1 listing
    • Quick opinion
    • Risks and seller questions
    • A clear next step
    Free first assessmentRequest First Look
  2. One concrete listingEUR 149

    Listing Audit

    A concrete assessment of one listing with price context, visible risks, seller questions, inspection points, and, where relevant, EV/PHEV notes on battery, charging, and warranty evidence without certification.

    • 1 car / 1 listing
    • PDF report
    • 30-minute call
    • Within 48 hours of payment and complete details
    Recommended for concrete listingsRequest Listing Audit
  3. The search is still openEUR 349

    Search Support

    A car-buying search plan: we sort your budget, daily needs, model directions, filters, up to five starting candidates or search directions, and next steps.

    • Search Strategy report
    • Model directions
    • Up to five starting candidates or search directions
    • Filters and next steps
    If you are still searchingRequest Search Support
  4. You are ready to pursue a carEUR 899

    Guided Purchase

    30 calendar days from a jointly confirmed start: up to five short candidate screens, including two full Listing Audits with a PDF report and discussion, four 30-minute calls in total, and eight consolidated written rounds.

    • 30 calendar days
    • Up to five short candidate screens
    • Two full PDF audits with discussion
    • Four 30-minute calls and eight written rounds
    For your car purchaseStart Guided Purchase
  5. Specialist-project waitlistEUR 1,500-2,500

    Enthusiast Concierge

    Waitlist for special projects: rare models, history, specification, modifications, import status, and clear boundaries before work starts.

    • Scope review first
    • History and specification
    • Document and specialist questions
    • Invoice after acceptance
    For rare, emotional, or expensive carsJoin the Concierge waitlist

Vehilo advises buyers independently and does not sell cars. None of these services is a physical inspection, warranty, or confirmation of accident history or mileage.

06 / How Vehilo helps with your purchase

Understand the listing before you decide.

We turn gut feeling into a practical read on risk, seller questions, price context, and next steps.

01 · Where to start

Tell us where you are in the search

Already have a listing? You can start right away. If not, a free 15-minute call helps us work out whether Vehilo can help and which service fits.

What this gives youYou leave with a clear next step: the right service, or none at all.
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07 / What Vehilo cannot do

What we can review and what remains uncertain

Vehilo does not sell cars, take dealer commission, or replace a workshop, TÜV, DEKRA, or qualified technical inspection. We help you see the right risks, questions, and decisions before the next step.

We separate what is known and open.

Listing claims, missing evidence, context and next questions stay visibly separate.

We work on the buyer’s side.

Vehilo is paid by the buyer and receives no seller or dealer commission.

We do not replace a physical inspection.

An analysis is not a workshop inspection, warranty or confirmation of accident history or mileage.

Where Vehilo fits

The right help depends on your open question. Vehilo supports you before travel, reservation, negotiation, or deposit. We are one of the providers in this comparison; this overview is not a performance test. Other providers also offer personal advice on behalf of buyers.

OptionGood forCheck before using
DealerVehicle offers and purchase processWhich details and commitments are documented?
BrokerSearch and brokerageWho pays for the service, and what is included?
Independent buyer adviceSelection and offer review for the buyerWhat deliverable and support are agreed?
TÜV/DEKRA/workshopPhysical vehicle inspectionWhich checks does the specific service include?
Own research / AI chatOrientation, requirements and model comparisonAre sources current and claims about this car supported?
VehiloAssess listings and open purchase questionsWhat documents are available? No physical vehicle inspection.

Data separation by design

Your contact details stay in the customer system. AI only processes the listing, vehicle, and buying context.

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Common questions

What car-buying advice can do – and what it cannot.

Short answers for buyers who want more clarity before a viewing, seller conversation, or purchase.

What does a car-buying advisor do?

An advisor helps buyers clarify their needs and search direction or assess a specific listing, price context, visible risks, missing records, and seller questions. Vehilo supports the decision before a viewing, reservation, or purchase; the advice does not replace a technical vehicle inspection.

When is a used-car advisor useful?

When you are unsure about a specific listing, would need to travel far, are considering an expensive or complex car, or want better questions before contacting the seller. You can start with the free First Look for an initial assessment.

Does Vehilo inspect the car in person?

No. Vehilo reviews listings and prepares buyer-side decisions. A workshop, inspection organization, or qualified technical expert must assess the vehicle's condition, hidden defects, and roadworthiness in person.

Next step

Not sure whether the car is worth the trip?

Send us the listing. We will show which points need to be clarified before viewing, negotiating, or buying: honestly, independently, and without dealer incentives.

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