The Ukrainian car import market is changing, opening up new opportunities for dealers. How to get access to European auctions? Is it worth working under a well-known brand through a franchise? How to build partnerships in the auto business? Yulia Rykovska, CEO of West Auto Hub, talks about this in the "Real Auto Business" section (full version of the video at the bottom of the page).
A new level of automotive hub
West Auto Hub positions itself as a modern automotive hub that provides transparency and convenience of import. “Our mission is to create a civilized market for importing cars into Ukraine,” says Yulia Rykovska. The company is focused on both business clients and end consumers, offering services for importing various types of transport, including passenger cars, special and agricultural machinery.
Flexibility in choosing services is one of the companyʼs main advantages. Clients can take advantage of both individual stages of the import process and the full cycle, including purchase, transportation, customs clearance, certification, and registration.
Why European auctions are a profitable alternative
“Our used car dealers are finally getting to the point where you can buy cars not only on, say, mobile.de, but also on other platforms,” explains Rykovska. Cars from European auctions, as a rule, after leasing, have a transparent history and minor damage or no damage at all.
The key advantage of partnering with WAH is the ability to avoid intermediaries. “Unlike American auctions, the savings here are not due to damage, but due to the exclusion of the European intermediary dealer, who resells the car with a markup,” adds the CEO of West Auto Hub.
How to access European auctions
European auctions work exclusively with legal entities, and not all Ukrainian companies can register directly. “Even if you have your own company in Ukraine, you can’t access all auctions,” notes Ms. Yulia.
West Auto Hub has solved this problem thanks to its own representative offices abroad, which allow Ukrainian dealers to register at European auctions. In addition, the company is working on automating the process, providing customers with personal electronic accounts for convenient purchase management.
Franchise and business development opportunities
For entrepreneurs who want to start or scale an auto business, West Auto Hub offers a franchise. “We provide not only a brand, but also all the necessary tools — a CRM system, training, ready-made communication scripts,” says Yulia Rykovska.
Today, West Auto Hub franchises are already operating not only in Ukraine, but also in some European cities. “Proper organization of processes and quality service are the key to success,” she emphasizes.
Partnership, not competition
The company seeks to build partnerships with dealers, not compete with them. "We see our clients as partners. We help them with delivery, customs clearance, certification, financial transactions, and car purchases," says the companyʼs CEO. To establish relationships with foreign dealers, Ukrainian business representatives are helped by WAH managers who communicate in the language of the desired country, which eliminates any misunderstandings.
In addition, West Auto Hub offers financial services that simplify international payments and allow you to operate without the risks that arise when using cash.
Practical solutions for dealers
Cooperation with West Auto Hub is an opportunity to gain access to proven sources of cars, reduce risks and optimize business processes. Fewer overpayments, more transparency and stability.
If you are looking to scale your business or make car imports more efficient, now is the best time to do it, and all the tools, proven in practice, are ready.
Learn more about all the possibilities in our video:
Contact West Auto Hub and start working more efficiently today!
