Sell your motorcycle or car on consignment
Motodam sells your vehicle for you, while you stay the owner until the sale completes. Dropping it off once is enough: detailing, photography, listings, test drives and the RDW transfer are all taken care of.
What it costs.
| Part of the sale price | Commission | |
|---|---|---|
| First €10,000 | 10% | €1,000 |
| €10,000 – €25,000 | 9% | €450 |
| €25,000 – €50,000 | 8% | |
| €50,000 – €100,000 | 7.5% | |
| Above €100,000 | 5% | |
| Advertising costs | €60 per month | |
Commission at sale
€1,450
incl. VAT €1,755
Effective 9.7% of the sale price
+ €60 advertising costs per month while your vehicle is listed
- No setup or photography fees
- Commission only due upon sale
- All services included
How it works.
Consignment or a direct sale
If consignment would net you little more than Motodam's direct offer, selling directly is often the better choice. Both options are calculated for you at the intake.
Where your vehicle is advertised.
Submit your vehicle.
Why consignment at Motodam
Tiered commission, no setup or photography fees
Everything handled, from intake to RDW transfer
Listed on motodam.nl, Marktplaats, AutoScout24 and Motoroccasion
You set the minimum price; it never sells below that
All prices are excl. VAT. VAT is added on the invoice.
Frequently asked questions about consignment.
More about consignment
What is consignment?
Consignment means Motodam sells your vehicle on your behalf, from listing and showing to negotiating and the RDW transfer. You remain the legal owner until the sale is completed; only then does ownership pass to the buyer.
How long does a consignment sale take on average?
We aim to sell your vehicle within three months. That is not a guarantee: it depends on the season, how popular your specific vehicle is, its condition and the asking price we agree on together. We keep you informed along the way.
Who sets the asking price and the minimum price?
They are agreed together. Motodam advises an asking price based on what comparable vehicles fetch in the Netherlands; you decide. A minimum price is also recorded, and it never sells below that without your approval.
What costs are involved?
Motodam takes vehicles on consignment from an expected sale price of €5,000. You pay commission per bracket of the sale price: 10% on the first €10,000, 9% from €10,000 to €25,000, 8% from €25,000 to €50,000, 7.5% from €50,000 to €100,000, 5% above that. In addition, a monthly advertising contribution of €60 for cars and €35 for motorcycles applies. All prices excl. VAT, no setup, photography or hidden costs.
What happens if my vehicle does not sell?
Then a price adjustment is discussed, or you pick up your vehicle free of charge. You only pay the advertising costs for the months elapsed.
Can I take my vehicle back before it sells?
Yes. You stay the owner, so you can collect your vehicle before it is sold. A notice period of 14 days applies; you only pay the advertising costs for the months it was listed.
When do I get my money and the vrijwaringsbewijs?
The vehicle only leaves once the buyer has paid in full. On sale, Motodam arranges the re-registration and indemnification with the RDW straight away and you receive the vrijwaringsbewijs; from that moment your road tax and insurance for that vehicle stop. Within 14 days of delivery you receive a written settlement and the balance in your account: the sale price minus the commission and the agreed costs.
What should I bring to the intake?
The registration certificate, all keys, the maintenance history and the accessories that belong with the vehicle, such as a second key, panniers or an extra set of tyres. The more complete the package, the easier it sells.
Which platforms will my vehicle appear on?
On motodam.nl and on the major Dutch sales platforms, including Marktplaats, AutoScout24, Gaspedaal, AutoTrack and Motoroccasion, plus social media. You pay one fixed amount per month, no matter how many channels it runs on.
How do viewings and test drives work?
At Motodam's location and always by appointment, so you never have strangers at your door. For a test drive the driving licence is checked and the buyer signs a test-drive form.
Do I keep paying insurance and road tax during the consignment?
Yes. The registration stays in your name until the sale is complete, so road tax keeps running and you keep the vehicle insured, third party as a minimum. Tell your insurer in writing that it is with a dealer for sale. The vehicle is kept in the locked showroom and the keys are locked away.