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How ForecourtOnline compares
We built ForecourtOnline for the 5–30 car independent trader, not the finance-led enterprise. Here's an honest look at where that focus wins — and where the bigger platforms still do more.
| Feature | ForecourtOnline | Dragon2000 | Spidersnet | Click Dealer | Auto Trader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transparent, low-cost SaaS pricing | |||||
| HMRC VAT margin scheme invoices | |||||
| Stock book & quarterly export | |||||
| Itemised reconditioning costs per vehicle | |||||
| Block-based page builder | 21 blocks | ||||
| Embeds for an existing website | |||||
| Public read API for your own stock | |||||
| AI photo classification & cropping | |||||
| Cookieless, server-side analytics | |||||
| WhatsApp click-to-chat | |||||
| Own free aggregator network (free leads) | Unique | ||||
| Online reserve / deposit payment | £99 | ||||
| Part-exchange enquiry tool | |||||
| Finance calculator / soft-search | |||||
| Portal syndication (Auto Trader, Facebook…) | 40+ | Is a portal | |||
| Reviews / reputation tools | |||||
| Native mobile app | Responsive |
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ForecourtOnline vs Dragon2000
The DMS power, without the DMS weight.
See the comparisonForecourtOnline vs Spidersnet
A modern site and tidy back office, plainly priced.
See the comparisonForecourtOnline vs Click Dealer
The essentials a small forecourt actually uses.
See the comparisonForecourtOnline vs Auto Trader
Own your leads instead of renting them.
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