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Van der Wal<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>

Testimonial<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

The customer<\/h2>\n

Car company Van der Wal en Zonen has no less than 100 years of experience in B2B sales. Because export in the Netherlands was still in its infancy, the family business looked for a solid partner to expand its foreign network. Managing director Chris found it in OPENLANE.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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OPENLANE gives our exports a boost.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

The challenge<\/h2>\n

OPENLANE\u2019s international expertise and exports are a big advantage for Van der Wal en Zonen. \u201cMoreover, our cooperation is a win-win situation. We don\u2019t have to worry about expanding an international sales market, and OPENLANE increases its offering with Dutch trucks.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

Why OPENLANE<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>
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Efficiency first<\/h5>\n

\u201cAccessibility and ease of use are the platform\u2019s greatest strengths for us,\u201d Chris explains. \u201cThanks to the IT link with the COTW system, the procedure is largely automatic. The large buyer network and the smooth administration around exports and sales are also plus points.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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No cure, no pay<\/h5>\n

\u201cWe usually opt for \u2018Buy Now\u2019 auctions where the validity period of the bids is less relevant,\u201d Chris explains. \u201cAbout the time frame in which we receive the results of the auctions, we are super satisfied: barely 15 minutes after the end, the results roll in. The \u2018no cure, no pay\u2019 principle gives extra peace of mind.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Supply and demand<\/h5>\n

\u201cBecause of the large supply on OPENLANE, buyers have a lot of choice,\u201d says Chris. \u201cThat depresses prices, so we sometimes have to adjust our desired asking price. Fortunately, OPENLANE matches supply and demand excellently, and we benefit from the fact that Dutch cars are in demand.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

The result<\/h2>\n

Van der Wal praises the cooperation. \u201cOPENLANE is a professional sales platform with first-class service and local support. Its extensive network increases sales opportunities considerably. We therefore see our cooperation as rosy. What would complete the picture would be for OPENLANE to provide us with information on international developments and how these translate into sales opportunities.\u201d Are you curious to what OPENLANE can mean for your company? Contact one of our sales executives and<\/span> ask for a FREE consult<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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OPENLANE\u2019s extensive network greatly increases sales opportunities.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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