Overview of Online Car Platforms and Verification Services
A recent survey conducted for Avito Auto highlighted its reputation as one of the safest online platforms for vehicle owners. The results showed that 47.2% of respondents selected Avito Auto, with respondents allowed to choose multiple options from the list presented. This indicates strong trust among users in the platform’s safety features and user experience.
Following Avito Auto in the survey were Auto.ru with 45.9% and Drom.ru with 29.9%. Other car marketplace platforms, including CarPrice, Car.ru, and Bibika.ru, each received under 10% of votes, illustrating a clear preference hierarchy among users for the leading platforms.
When assessing the popularity of vehicle history databases tied to official and non-official sources, the state traffic police database was recognized by 39.1% of respondents as the most trusted source. Among non-state services, Avtoteka emerged as a leading option, cited by 23.4% of respondents.
Additional verification services and their relative standings were noted as follows:
- Pro Auto (linked to Avto.ru) — 15.3%
- FSSP database (bailiffs) — 14.7%
- Numberogram (VIN.drom.ru) — 9.4%
- Autocode (avtokod.ru) — 5.5%
A separate survey carried out in the summer of 2022 found that the majority of car owners chose Avito Auto as the primary channel to list cars for sale, with a significant 67.2% participation rate.
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