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Head-to-head · Used Car Websites

AutoScout24 vs Trade Me Motors

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score AutoScout24 #2 in Used Car Websites 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit AutoScout24
Trade Me Motors #7 in Used Car Websites 8.7/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 4 features Try Trade Me Motors

AutoScout24 leads on 3 checks, Trade Me Motors on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAutoScout24 · 9.2/10
  • Free planonly AutoScout24
  • Most featuresAutoScout24 · 3 of 4

AutoScout24 scores higher on our rubric for used car websites: 9.2 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.

AutoScout24 offers free plan; Trade Me Motors doesn't publish it. AutoScout24 offers buy online; Trade Me Motors doesn't. AutoScout24 offers delivery available; Trade Me Motors doesn't publish it.

AutoScout24 is the better fit for european listings with purchase and delivery options. Trade Me Motors is the better fit for new Zealand buyers comparing private and dealer listings.

  • AutoScout24 fits best

    European listings with purchase and delivery options

  • Trade Me Motors fits best

    New Zealand buyers comparing private and dealer listings

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Side by side

Feature AutoScout24 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Trade Me Motors 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.7
Ranking #2 in Used Car Websites #7 in Used Car Websites
Best for European listings with purchase and delivery options New Zealand buyers comparing private and dealer listings
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ (best) Not published
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Email Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features AutoScout24 3/4 · Trade Me Motors 1/4
Buy online ✓ (best) —
Delivery available ✓ (best) Not published
Saved search alerts Not published Not published
Financing tools ✓ ✓
Specs
Listing types Both Both
Vehicle condition Both Both
Our review
Pros
  • Search listings by price, mileage and vehicle condition
  • Combines private-seller and dealer listings with leasing and financing offers
  • Smyle listings can support online purchase, registration, insurance and delivery
  • Browse both dealer and private-seller listings, including auctions.
  • Filter cars by location, make, year, price and odometer.
  • Save listings and compare finance rates through Driva.
Cons
  • Dealer marketing uses paid service packages
  • Smyle purchase and delivery availability may vary by region
  • Search and listing marketplace focus may not suit buyers seeking a dedicated retailer
  • Available on web only.
  • Does not support online vehicle purchases.
  • Published support is limited to documentation.
Our verdict

AutoScout24 is an online marketplace for new and used vehicles, bringing together listings from private sellers and dealers. It is suited to shoppers comparing cars across listing types, as well as private users who want to advertise a…

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Trade Me Motors is a New Zealand vehicle marketplace for shoppers comparing cars and other vehicles from dealers and private sellers. Listings span classified ads and auctions, so buyers can explore both formats in one place. Search…

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  1. AutoScout24Used Car Websites 9.2Free plan
  2. Trade Me MotorsUsed Car Websites 8.7Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • AutoScout24 — where it wins

    • Search listings by price, mileage and vehicle condition
    • Combines private-seller and dealer listings with leasing and financing offers
    • Smyle listings can support online purchase, registration, insurance and delivery

    Where it doesn't

    • Dealer marketing uses paid service packages
    • Smyle purchase and delivery availability may vary by region
    • Search and listing marketplace focus may not suit buyers seeking a dedicated retailer
  • Trade Me Motors — where it wins

    • Browse both dealer and private-seller listings, including auctions.
    • Filter cars by location, make, year, price and odometer.
    • Save listings and compare finance rates through Driva.

    Where it doesn't

    • Available on web only.
    • Does not support online vehicle purchases.
    • Published support is limited to documentation.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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