CD Auction Group will launch its new Vehicle Tradex dealer-to-dealer used car trade platform in January.

Dealers using the new system that are seeking to sell vehicles can choose to list vehicles from their own forecourt and an independent inspector will appraise and image each vehicle within 48 hours.

Vendors can also decide to send the vehicle to a CD Auction site where it will be cleaned, inspected and imaged before sale. Vendors benefit from 28 days of free storage.

Andy Pearce, operations director at CD Auction Group, said the business worked closely with dealers to ensure Vehicle Tradex met the needs of “a rapidly evolving market”.

He said: “All the cars and vans on Vehicle Tradex are independently inspected by Techinspect.

“As a result, the seller is indemnified against any visible damage, not picked-up or declared on the inspection.

“Buyers know every vehicle has a thorough, independent third-party inspection - meaning no nasty surprises because of inaccurate descriptions."

Vehicle Tradex has no subscription fees and offers a fully managed service where a team handles everything from payments to transportation.