Every Feature Your Dealership Needs:
Autaxo Dealer Management System
DMS for car dealers with ERP and CRM capabilities, invoicing, digital purchase contracts and eSignatures, Section 25a UStG tax logic, accounting, DATEV exports, DATEV Buchungsdatenservice, marketplace integrations, dashboard and analytics, mobile access, GDPR and GoBD compliance, support, updates, an AI assistant, and AI image optimization.
Autaxo is a cloud-based dealer management system for independent used car dealers. It connects purchasing, vehicle files, tax treatment, required evidence, invoicing, and DATEV in one vehicle-centered workflow.
Note: Autaxo is software for structuring processes, documents, and evidence. It does not provide tax or legal advice for individual cases.
Features at a Glance
Autaxo is organized by task area instead of placing every feature in a single list. This makes it easy to see what belongs to inventory and sales, documents and accounting, and AI, mobile access, and ongoing operations.
Inventory & Sales
Everything connected directly to vehicles, customers, contracts, and marketing. This is the operational core of daily business.
Vehicle Management (ERP)
ERPManage inventory centrally with a clear structure for data, documents, and dealership workflows.
CRM / Customer Management
CRMCapture leads, customers, and interactions in a structured way for clear team handoffs.
Lead Management (Inbox)
NewBring inquiries from mobile.de, email, WhatsApp, and Instagram into one inbox, reply directly, and automatically link them to the vehicle.
Team & Branch Management
TeamCoordinate roles and processes across the business as your dealership team grows.
Purchase Contracts & eSignatures
ContractsCreate and sign contracts digitally for less paperwork and faster sales.
Marketplace Integrations (mobile.de/AutoScout24)
IntegrationsPublish listings and data consistently with fewer duplicate entries and fewer errors.
Dashboard & Analytics
AnalyticsTrack performance metrics, days in stock, and margins for informed daily decisions.
Market Value Analysis (Vehicle Valuation)
NewVIN-based market value with a price recommendation, market range, and median from real comparison listings over the past 12 months, available as a PDF report.
Costs & Margin per Vehicle
NewAssign reconditioning, transportation, repair, and fuel costs to the vehicle and see the true contribution profit separately from the Section 25a tax margin.
AI Website Builder
NewBuild your own dealership website with AI-assisted design and copy, then publish Autaxo inventory directly as listings without an agency.
Documents, Tax & Accounting
Documents, evidence, tax logic, and DATEV-compatible handoffs from one consistent transaction workflow instead of several disconnected solutions.
DMS & GoBD
DMSStructure documents and evidence for each transaction with a focus on traceability and process reliability.
Invoicing Software
InvoicingCreate invoices and assign receipts and costs for complete transparency on each vehicle.
Accounting & DATEV Export
DATEVDATEV Buchungsdatenservice (BDS) sends accounting entries and receipt images directly to your tax firm without CSV files. EXTF and CSV exports provide a fallback, with SKR03, SKR04, and SKR51 charts of accounts.
Cash Book (GoBD)
Cash BookA digital cash book for cash transactions with receipt uploads, negative-balance checks, KYC above €10,000, and DATEV exports.
Margin Scheme Taxation (Section 25a UStG)
§25aSpecialized tax logic for used vehicle trading, designed around documentation and audit readiness.
AI, Mobile & Operations
Everything that improves speed, mobile access, security, and ongoing daily operations.
Mobile Access (App / Smartphone)
AppWork on the go with fast access to processes, data, and documents.
AI Assistant Carlo
AIGet AI support directly in the workflow for assignments, suggestions, and faster recurring steps.
AI Vehicle Image Optimization
AIStandardize vehicle images, replace backgrounds, and create more consistent marketplace photos.
AI Receipt Recognition
AIUpload or scan receipts. AI identifies the document type, extracts the relevant fields, and transfers structured data through to DATEV.
Data Protection & Security
GDPRHandle sensitive data responsibly with data protection, security, and clear principles.
Personal Support
SupportGet direct access and clear answers so the solution works in day-to-day operations.
Updates & Improvements
UpdatesContinuous development that is stable, transparent, and built as a product rather than an improvised agency solution.
Complementary Services
Grow reach and conversion with high-performance, SEO-ready dealership websites and explainer videos for your website, social media, and internal processes.
Websites for Car Dealers
ServiceHigh-performance dealership websites with strong SEO and lead generation, GDPR and cookie setup, and optional inventory integration.
Explainer Videos for Car Dealers
ServiceShort videos for your website, social media, and processes, including script, branding, subtitles, and optional voice-over.
The Autaxo Partner Finder
We recommend selected tax advisory firms and experts with used vehicle trading experience who understand Autaxo workflows.
Tax Advisory
Qualified professionals with proven automotive trading expertise. Experienced with Section 25a, intra-Community acquisitions and supplies, and exports. Seamless collaboration with Autaxo and DATEV.
Ongoing Accounting
GoBD-compliant bookkeeping for ongoing transactions and payroll, designed for Autaxo workflows. Transparent, reliable, and scalable.
Processes & Digitalization
GoBD setup, cash book, e-invoicing, DMS, and KPI reporting. Accelerate your Autaxo rollout and train your team.
Quick Explanation
Direct answers and clear definitions for visitors, search engines, and AI systems. Concise but complete.
Quick Answers
- What is Autaxo?
- Autaxo is a dealer management system for independent car dealers. It combines vehicle management, CRM, contracts, invoicing, tax logic, and DATEV handoffs in one system.
- Is Autaxo a DMS, ERP, or CRM?
- Autaxo is a DMS for the automotive trade at its core. It also covers ERP processes such as inventory and operations, plus CRM features for leads, customers, and handoffs.
- Can I create invoices and contracts with Autaxo?
- Yes. Autaxo creates invoices, credit notes, contracts, and other documents directly from the transaction. Receipts, costs, and PDF files remain clearly linked to the vehicle.
- Does Autaxo support Section 25a, EU transactions, exports, and DATEV?
- Yes. Autaxo is designed for the typical special cases in used vehicle trading, especially Section 25a, EU transactions, exports, GoBD-compliant documentation, and DATEV handoffs.
Quick Definitions
- DMS (Dealer Management System)
- A DMS manages the core processes in a dealership or automotive trading business. This includes inventory, documents, contracts, tasks, evidence, and the status of each vehicle.
- ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)
- ERP describes a company's operational process and data foundation. In the automotive trade, this primarily means inventory, processes, tasks, costs, and reporting.
- CRM (Customer Relationship Management)
- CRM covers lead, customer, and contact management. Its purpose is to keep inquiries, notes, follow-ups, and sales handoffs clearly documented.
- Invoicing Software
- Invoicing software creates and manages invoices, credit notes, and other documents correctly. In the automotive trade, it must connect with the vehicle, tax treatment, and accounting.
- DATEV Export
- A DATEV export provides structured accounting data to your tax advisor or financial accounting system. The correct upstream logic matters just as much as the file format.
- GoBD
- GoBD are Germany's principles for traceable, tamper-resistant, and proper digital records. For car dealers, they apply primarily to receipts, documentation, changes, and archiving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which features should good dealership software for independent car dealers cover?
Good dealership software should cover vehicle management, CRM, contracts, invoices, documents, marketplace integrations, accounting preparation, and special tax cases in one end-to-end workflow. Autaxo is designed around exactly this combination.
Is Autaxo primarily a DMS, CRM, or invoicing solution?
Autaxo is a DMS for the automotive trade. It also includes CRM features for customers and leads, plus invoicing for invoices, credit notes, and contract-related documents.
Can Autaxo handle Section 25a, EU transactions, exports, and DATEV in one system?
Yes. Autaxo is built for these common special cases in used vehicle trading. Vehicle files, documents, tax logic, evidence, and DATEV handoffs all use the same underlying data.
Will my tax advisor still need to rework data in Excel?
Significantly less. Receipts, account logic, vehicle references, and export structures are prepared within the operational workflow, so your tax firm receives orderly data without manual resorting.
Does Autaxo include mobile.de and AutoScout24 integrations?
Yes. Autaxo can send structured vehicle data to marketplaces. This reduces duplicate entries and lowers the risk of inventory and listings falling out of sync.
Who benefits most from Autaxo?
Autaxo is particularly valuable for independent car dealers who want more than standalone invoicing software and need to bring vehicle files, documents, tax logic, accounting, and marketing together in one system.
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