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Trade Me Motors vs CarDekho
Trade Me Motors leads on 0 checks, CarDekho on 1, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreTrade Me Motors · 8.7/10
- Free planonly CarDekho
Trade Me Motors scores higher on our rubric for used car websites: 8.7 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.
CarDekho offers free plan; Trade Me Motors doesn't publish it.
Trade Me Motors is the better fit for new Zealand buyers comparing private and dealer listings. CarDekho is the better fit for indian buyers who want free ads and loan comparisons.
- Trade Me Motors fits best
New Zealand buyers comparing private and dealer listings
- CarDekho fits best
Indian buyers who want free ads and loan comparisons
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Side by side
| Feature | Trade Me Motors 8.7/10 Visit ↗ | CarDekho 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.7 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #7 in Used Car Websites | #8 in Used Car Websites |
| Best for | New Zealand buyers comparing private and dealer listings | Indian buyers who want free ads and loan comparisons |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS, Android |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business |
| Features Trade Me Motors 1/4 · CarDekho 1/4 | ||
| Buy online | — | — |
| Delivery available | Not published | Not published |
| Saved search alerts | Not published | Not published |
| Financing tools | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Listing types | Both | Both |
| Vehicle condition | Both | Both |
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| Our verdict | 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… Read the review → |
CarDekho is an Indian automotive website and app for people shopping for used cars, as well as private sellers who want to advertise a vehicle. Its listings include cars from both individuals and dealers. Buyers can filter by location,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
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.
CarDekho — where it wins
- Search listings by location, price, body type and brand
- Browse cars from individual sellers and dealers, with seller contact details
- Compare loan offers and estimate EMIs with an online calculator
Where it doesn't
- No verified online purchase flow
- No saved-search alerts
- A Boost Ad costs ₹1,000 one-time
- Trade Me Motors8.7/10 · Paid
A web marketplace for comparing vehicle listings, auctions and finance options.
Try Trade Me MotorsFull verdict → - CarDekho8.5/10 · Free plan · paid from ₹1,000
A used-car marketplace with free seller ads, listing filters and loan comparisons.
Visit CarDekhoFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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