Vehicle Transfer Tracking
Map the Dealer Network
The only platform that tracks vehicle movements between dealers. Using VIN and VRM matching, we detect when vehicles move from dealer to dealer, revealing sourcing channels, trade relationships, and problem stock you should avoid.
How Transfer Detection Works
Sophisticated VIN/VRM matching across the entire UK dealer network.
Continuous VIN/VRM Monitoring
We track every vehicle's VIN and VRM across all monitored dealer listings. When a vehicle appears at a different dealer, the connection is made automatically.
Chronological Chain Building
Each detection creates a link in the chain. Vehicle appears at Dealer A in March, then Dealer B in April, then Dealer C in May—the full journey is mapped.
Pattern Recognition
Our system identifies sourcing relationships, problem vehicles passed between dealers, and network patterns you can't see otherwise.
Intelligence You Can't Get Anywhere Else
See the dealer network from a perspective no one else has.
Identify Sourcing Channels
See which dealers are supplying stock to your competitors—and who they're sourcing from. Discover wholesale networks and trade relationships.
Example: Dealer X consistently sources BMWs from Dealer Y. That's a relationship worth investigating for your own sourcing strategy.
Avoid Problem Stock
A vehicle that's been through 3+ dealers in 6 months is a red flag. Something's wrong—mechanical issues, accident history, or poor spec.
Example: That "great deal" you found has been at 4 different dealers in 90 days. Transfer tracking just saved you from a bad buy.
Track Dealer Relationships
Understand the flow of vehicles between specific dealers. Who's feeding stock to whom? Who's a net supplier vs. net buyer?
Example: Dealer A sent 23 vehicles to Dealer B in Q1. That's a significant trade relationship worth monitoring.
Understand Market Flow
See how vehicles move through the market. From auctions to trade dealers to retail—map the entire supply chain.
Example: Certain makes/models flow predictably from wholesale to specific retail segments. Learn the patterns.
Real-World Applications
How dealers use transfer tracking to gain strategic advantage.
Dodge Disaster Buys
"I was about to buy a Mercedes C-Class from an auction. Transfer tracking showed it had been at 3 different dealers in 60 days—all premium operations that wouldn't dump a good car that fast. I walked away. Two weeks later it showed up again at another dealer. Saved me £15k+ on a problem car." — Dealer Principal, Birmingham
Find New Sourcing Partners
"Transfer tracking revealed that a dealer 40 miles away was consistently sending quality Audis to several local competitors. I reached out, built a relationship, and now I get first dibs on their Audi trade-ins before they hit Auto Trader. It's been a game-changer for my sourcing." — General Manager, London
Monitor Competitor Supply Chains
"My biggest rival gets a lot of their SUVs from a specific trade dealer. I watch that flow to understand their sourcing strategy and timing. When I see a spike in transfers, I know they're building SUV inventory—which tells me what they think the market wants. It's competitive intelligence gold." — Sales Manager, Manchester
Why Transfer Tracking is Unique
This capability doesn't exist anywhere else in the UK market.
The Data Challenge
Tracking vehicle transfers requires monitoring thousands of dealers continuously and maintaining historical records of every VIN/VRM. Most platforms don't retain this data.
LotSignals has built the infrastructure to capture, store, and analyze this data at scale—creating intelligence that simply doesn't exist elsewhere.
The Competitive Edge
While other dealers rely on gut instinct and basic pricing data, you can see the actual flow of vehicles through the market.
This is the difference between playing chess and playing chess while seeing your opponent's strategy. It's not just better data—it's a different game.
Transfer Patterns to Watch
Not all transfers mean the same thing. Learn to read the signals.
Red Flag: Multiple Fast Moves
3+ dealers in under 90 days. Something is seriously wrong—mechanical issues, accident history, or a fundamental problem no one wants to keep.
Caution: Two Moves
Two dealers in 60-120 days. Not necessarily bad—could be wholesale-to-retail flow or spec mismatch. Check the dealer types and pricing history.
Normal: Single Transfer
One transfer from trade to retail or between franchise groups is common. Part of the normal supply chain. No concern unless pricing is suspicious.
Insight: Repeated Patterns
Same dealer pair moving multiple vehicles. That's a sourcing relationship. Could be valuable to understand or replicate for your own buying.
Opportunity: Auction Flow
Vehicle appeared at trade dealer, then retail. Classic auction-to-retail flow. If the timing and pricing make sense, it's likely clean stock.
Question: Regional Moves
Vehicle moved from Scotland to London or vice versa. Could be sourcing strategy or regional price arbitrage. Not a red flag but worth investigating.
See what others can't
Discover how Transfer Tracking can protect you from problem stock and reveal hidden market patterns.