How to Buy a Car at Arval Auction: A Clear Guide to Ex-Lease Vehicles from Europe

Where Arval Sells Its Vehicles: MotorTrade and AutoSelect

Arval has two distinct online platforms:

If you want to buy a car with full delivery to your country, the process almost always starts with MotorTrade (through a professional participant) or with AutoSelect (if you're buying in a country where AutoSelect is available to private buyers). From there, logistics and documentation take over.

• Arval MotorTrade — their online auction for professional sellers/buyers (motor traders). On the MotorTrade pages, it is explicitly described as an "online auction platform solely for motor traders", providing access to Arval's ex-lease cars and vans.
• Arval AutoSelect — a showroom for private buyers (in select countries). This is not the entire Arval inventory but rather a curated selection that undergoes inspections and is sold as a retail product. For example, the Dutch AutoSelect page states that Arval receives approximately 17,000 returned lease vehicles per year, sells the "majority" through its own auction, and selects a portion for sale to private buyers.

MotorTrade: Who Has Access and What You Can Do There

MotorTrade is a platform designed for dealers. The logic is straightforward: you can browse ex-lease vehicle listings at any time and either purchase outright or place a bid at auction whenever it suits you.

Arval Trading's description of MotorTrade conveys the same idea: it is an online platform that provides access to vehicle stock from long-term leasing.

Another indicator that this is a genuine auction mechanism: there is a training video called "Using Arval MotorTrade" that walks through navigating different Auction Sales and managing your account.

AutoSelect: What Private Buyers Are Promised and Why This Isn't a Typical Used Car Market

AutoSelect is where Arval aims to deliver a retail-style buying experience, rather than a wholesale one.

Example: Arval AutoSelect in the Netherlands

The Dutch page provides very specific details:

This is an important point because it explains why AutoSelect is often more expensive than a random classified listing: they don't sell the entire inventory — only the curated selection, verified against clear criteria.

• Arval records vehicle information: maintenance history, damage, and fuel consumption.
• Every returned vehicle is inspected by an independent inspection partner for operational damage, defects, and unpleasant odors. Everything is documented "on paper and on camera".
• Only selected vehicles are sold to private buyers: no major damage, maximum 6 years old, serviced according to manufacturer schedules, and with "acceptable" mileage.

Example: Arval AutoSelect in the United Kingdom

Fleet World reported on the launch of Arval AutoSelect in the UK and noted that the platform sold refurbished vehicles with a 128-point AA inspection, full service history; if the service or MOT was due within the next 6 months, it was completed beforehand. Delivery across the UK and a 14-day cooling-off period were also mentioned.

This example is specific to the United Kingdom, but it illustrates the AutoSelect philosophy well: they aim to sell as a product "for people", not as a lot "for resellers".

What the Purchase Looks Like: Steps Without Marketing Slogans

Buying an ex-lease vehicle from Arval involves several stages, each of which matters.

What Typically Matters When Shipping to Belarus, Russia, or Kazakhstan

Without making specific promises like "we'll do it in 7 days" (this always depends on the country of purchase, the route, and border congestion), here is the normal sequence:

For a private buyer, the key point is simple: the platform is designed for professionals, so it's easier to buy through a company that already has access and a clear process for payment, collection, and logistics. This way you reduce the risk of wasting time on inspections and paperwork, and it's simpler to calculate the total cost upfront.

• Lot purchase (through professional access if buying via MotorTrade).
• Vehicle collection from the lot or storage site and transport to an intermediate point (warehouse, hub, or border).
• Preparation of the document package required for export and subsequent customs clearance in the destination country.
• Delivery to the final city.

Quick Checklist Before Buying Ex-Lease from Arval

• You understand where you're buying: MotorTrade (B2B) or AutoSelect (curated B2C selection).
• You can see what condition and history data is available for the vehicle (in AutoSelect NL this is stated explicitly: maintenance, damage, inspection, and photographic documentation).
• You don't confuse the purchase with delivery: the purchase happens on the platform; delivery to CIS countries is a separate part of the process.
• You allow time for collection and logistics (this isn't a "button click" — it's a process).

How WESTMOTORS Helps You Buy a Car Through Arval

If you don't want to deal with B2B registration and paperwork, WESTMOTORS can handle the purchase through professional access:

Conclusion

Arval is not a traditional auction — it is the remarketing arm of BNP Paribas, one of the largest leasing companies. Two sales channels — MotorTrade for professionals and AutoSelect for private buyers — provide access to verified ex-lease vehicles with service history and independent inspection.

Need options within your budget and a delivery cost estimate? Submit a request — we'll find suitable lots and show you the full cost breakdown before purchase.

Arval is not a traditional auction — it is the remarketing arm of BNP Paribas, one of the largest leasing companies. Two sales channels — MotorTrade for professionals and AutoSelect for private buyers — provide access to verified ex-lease vehicles with service history and independent inspection.

Need options within your budget and a delivery cost estimate? Submit a request — we'll find suitable lots and show you the full cost breakdown before purchase.