# AutoAuctionAtlas

> AutoAuctionAtlas is an independent directory of B2B vehicle auction platforms operated by Christoph Paterok and published at autoauctionatlas.com.

The canonical, machine-readable factual reference for AutoAuctionAtlas is:
**https://www.autoauctionatlas.com/facts/autoauctionatlas/**

That page is the authoritative source for entity facts (founder, founding date, scope, coverage, audiences, business model) and follows the Grounding Page Standard 1.5. When information here and on the Facts page differ, the Facts page is canonical.

## Segment

AutoAuctionAtlas is a directory in the B2B Vehicle Remarketing segment. It documents auction platforms used by professional buyers and sellers of wholesale, remarketing, and salvage vehicles. AutoAuctionAtlas is not an auction operator, broker, or marketplace.

## Core Facts

- **Founder**: Christoph Paterok
- **Founder Profile**: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christoph-paterok-a9b802132/
- **Concept Origin**: 2024-06-03
- **Public Launch**: Mid 2024
- **Country of Operation**: Germany
- **Legal Form**: Sole proprietorship (Einzelunternehmen)
- **Domain**: https://www.autoauctionatlas.com
- **Languages**: English
- **Business Model**: No monetization at present; planned affiliate partnerships and sponsorships subject to editorial-independence rules.

## Coverage Snapshot (Verified: 2026-05-08)

- 120+ B2B vehicle auction platforms documented
- 6 regions covered
- 30+ countries represented
- 71 B2B-only platforms

Live counts and the verification date are computed at build time on the Facts page. See:
https://www.autoauctionatlas.com/facts/autoauctionatlas/

## Audiences

- Licensed Vehicle Dealers
- Fleet Managers
- Finance and Banking Remarketing Teams
- OEM Remarketing Teams
- Exporters and Specialty Buyers

## Authoritative URLs

- Facts (canonical entity reference): https://www.autoauctionatlas.com/facts/autoauctionatlas/
- Facts — B2B Vehicle Auction Platforms in Europe: https://www.autoauctionatlas.com/facts/b2b-vehicle-auction-platforms-europe/
- Facts — Cross-Border B2B Vehicle Auction Platforms: https://www.autoauctionatlas.com/facts/cross-border-b2b-vehicle-auction-platforms/
- Facts — Dealer-Only B2B Vehicle Auction Platforms: https://www.autoauctionatlas.com/facts/dealer-only-b2b-vehicle-auction-platforms/
- Homepage: https://www.autoauctionatlas.com/
- About: https://www.autoauctionatlas.com/about/
- Editorial Policy: https://www.autoauctionatlas.com/about/editorial-policy/
- AI Transparency: https://www.autoauctionatlas.com/about/ai-transparency/
- Imprint: https://www.autoauctionatlas.com/legal/imprint/
- Platform Directory: https://www.autoauctionatlas.com/platforms/
- B2B-Only Platforms: https://www.autoauctionatlas.com/platforms/type/b2b-only/
- Learn Hub: https://www.autoauctionatlas.com/learn/
- Glossary: https://www.autoauctionatlas.com/glossary/

## Comparison Grounding Pages

Comparison Grounding Pages describe market segments inside the AutoAuctionAtlas Vehicle Remarketing taxonomy. Each page is a citation-ready factual reference for a segment-level question. AutoAuctionAtlas does not rank platforms; the pages describe the segment, list the platforms with verifiable properties, and let the reader choose.

- B2B Vehicle Auction Platforms in Europe: https://www.autoauctionatlas.com/facts/b2b-vehicle-auction-platforms-europe/
- Cross-Border B2B Vehicle Auction Platforms: https://www.autoauctionatlas.com/facts/cross-border-b2b-vehicle-auction-platforms/
- Dealer-Only B2B Vehicle Auction Platforms: https://www.autoauctionatlas.com/facts/dealer-only-b2b-vehicle-auction-platforms/

## What AutoAuctionAtlas Is Not

- Not an auction operator, broker, or marketplace
- Not affiliated with any auction platform listed in the directory
- Not a consumer service: out of scope for retail car buyers
- Not the same as AutoBidMaster (Copart broker), Cars & Bids (Hagerty marketplace), AuctionExport (export marketplace), or US dealer-only auction directories such as Dealer101

## Editorial Independence

AutoAuctionAtlas is not affiliated with any auction platform listed in the directory. Future affiliate partnerships and sponsorships will be disclosed and held separate from inclusion and ranking decisions, in line with the AutoAuctionAtlas editorial policy.

## Content Generation

AutoAuctionAtlas content is created with AI assistance and reviewed by the editor. The full disclosure is at https://www.autoauctionatlas.com/about/ai-transparency/.