Ayvens Carmarket (formerly ALD Carmarket): How to Buy Cars on the Platform and Arrange Delivery

Key dates first, to avoid confusion

The rebranding of ALD Carmarket to Ayvens Carmarket is not just a name change — it is the result of a major corporate deal.

• May 2023: ALD Automotive announced the completion of its acquisition of 100% of LeasePlan.
• October 2023: ALD Automotive and LeasePlan introduced the unified brand Ayvens, bringing both companies under a single identity.
• May 2024: Ayvens launched Ayvens Carmarket as a rebranding of the ALD Carmarket platform for professional sellers and buyers. In its press release, Ayvens explicitly states that the platform sells vehicles in 38 countries, with supply sourced from vehicles coming off Ayvens leasing contracts.

What is Ayvens Carmarket and Where Do the Cars Come From

In its press release, Ayvens describes Carmarket as a used-vehicle remarketing platform for professional traders and dealers. The source of inventory is Ayvens's own full-service leasing — in other words, cars from its own leasing pipeline.

Ayvens also highlights the scale: the inventory originates from operations linked to a fleet of approximately 3.4 million vehicles (multi-brand), and the platform facilitates sales across 38 countries.

Another important detail from the same source: Ayvens specifically mentions that Carmarket builds on the "legacy" of ALD Carmarket and that the platform has roughly 15 years of history.

Who the Platform is For — and Who Needs to Go Through a Broker

The key restriction is straightforward: Ayvens Carmarket is designed for automotive professionals. The "how it works" page states directly that registration is "as a professional" and is free of charge.

This means:

In this scenario, WESTMOTORS can act as your broker: sourcing lots, purchasing on the platform, and then handling logistics and paperwork according to your needs. It is important to understand that this is not "direct registration for a private buyer" but rather a purchase through a professional market participant.

• If you are a dealer, trader, or car lot operator, you can register yourself and buy directly.
• If you are a private individual, you will typically need a broker — a company that has access and the ability to make the purchase as a legal entity.

How Sales Work: Auction, Tender, and Fixed Price

The official "how it works" page of Ayvens Carmarket describes three purchasing methods:

This is convenient because you have the choice to "play the bidding game" or skip it. If speed and clarity matter to you, fixed price resolves half the questions right away.

• Auction: place bids manually or automatically online — the highest bid wins.
• Tender: sealed bids are submitted, and Ayvens selects the best offer to award the lot.
• Fixed price: instant purchase at a set price.

How a Purchase Works: From Notification to Collection

The Ayvens Carmarket process follows a fairly strict timeline, and it is best to know this in advance.

VAT and Export: Where Most Questions Arise

What matters here is not "common practice" but what is explicitly stated in their FAQ.

The key word here is "on time": if the documents are not provided, Ayvens states that VAT will be charged/invoiced.

• Bids and prices: Ayvens Carmarket indicates whether you should bid "with VAT" or "without VAT." In many cases, sales include VAT; if the price is listed without VAT, the buyer pays VAT in their own country.
• Local purchase: payment must include VAT.
• Intra-EU export: VAT may be waived if you submit the required export documents on time.
• Export outside the EU: VAT must be paid upfront and is refunded after you submit a complete set of export documents.

What Documents and Vehicle Information Are Available on the Platform

The Ayvens Carmarket FAQ is quite straightforward about where to look:

• Damage: "consult the appraisal report."
• Maintenance: "consult the maintenance history."
• CO2 and basic specifications: "vehicle details."
• A copy of the car registration document is sent after you provide the required supporting documents (e.g., CMR and other export documents, if applicable).
• As for export documents, the minimum requirement is a CMR stamped and signed, and depending on the country, additional paperwork may be required (e.g., transport declaration, entry certificate).

What Additional Costs to Expect Beyond the Lot Price

The FAQ provides a short but honest list: in addition to the vehicle price, the buyer pays:

Carmarket does not promise "all inclusive." Fees and rules differ by country, and this is stated directly in their FAQ ("response according to countries").

• Fees — platform fees (format and amount vary by country).
• Transport — logistics.
• Certificate of conformity — if it is not provided by the seller/organization.

Can You Cancel a Purchase

The FAQ addresses this: cancellation is possible via the "contact us" form, but cancellation fees may apply.

Honestly, this should be understood as follows: once you place a bid and win, it is best to follow the process rather than count on being able to change your mind.

How to Buy a Car from Ayvens Carmarket Through WESTMOTORS

If you are not a professional dealer or prefer not to handle registration, payment, and paperwork on your own, the typical process looks like this:

Conclusion

Ayvens Carmarket is the rebranding of ALD Carmarket within the Ayvens group and a working remarketing tool for ex-lease vehicles aimed at professionals. The platform operates in 38 countries, and the purchasing process is built around a clear but strict set of rules: result notification, payment within 5 business days, then collection via pick-up authorization within a limited timeframe.

If you are buying as a private individual, the most practical route is to go through a broker that already works with B2B platforms and knows how to handle payment, paperwork, and logistics without surprises.

Ayvens Carmarket is the rebranding of ALD Carmarket within the Ayvens group and a working remarketing tool for ex-lease vehicles aimed at professionals. The platform operates in 38 countries, and the purchasing process is built around a clear but strict set of rules: result notification, payment within 5 business days, then collection via pick-up authorization within a limited timeframe.

If you are buying as a private individual, the most practical route is to go through a broker that already works with B2B platforms and knows how to handle payment, paperwork, and logistics without surprises.