​Yes, OPENLANE Europe is a fully legitimate business. It operates the platform openlane.eu, a trusted digital wholesale marketplace for used vehicles. The company serves automotive professionals only — including car dealers, traders, OEMs, leasing companies, fleet owners, and rental companies — across Europe and the UK. Please note: OPENLANE Europe does not sell to private individuals. If someone claims to represent OPENLANE and offers to sell you a vehicle as a private buyer, it is likely a scam.
In particular, emails originating from senders such as “DURAND Michel van OPENLANE,” “info@openlane.groupItd.eu,” or any similar variations are confirmed to be fraudulent. These messages do not come from OPENLANE Europe and should be ignored or reported . Additionally, OPENLANE does not offer vehicles for sale on platforms like AutoScout24. All legitimate vehicle listings are available exclusively on openlane.eu, and only to registered automotive professionals.
We encourage everyone to stay vigilant against fraud and impersonation. You can always visit our official website to verify any communication or report suspicious activity.
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OPENLANE operates exclusively within the B2B sector, serving only automotive professionals such as traders, dealers, and fleet owners. It does not engage in transactions with private individuals. Be aware that fraudulent entities have been impersonating OPENLANE by creating fake websites and communications under names like “OPENLANE Private Sale” or “ADESA Private Sale” to deceive individuals. These scams often involve counterfeit websites, email addresses, and social media profiles that closely mimic official OPENLANE channels. To protect yourself, always verify that communications originate from official OPENLANE domains, such as @openlane.eu, and avoid interacting with suspicious links or requests for personal information. We highly recommend following our Scam Precaution measures.