Case Study

Carnext is a leading pan-European digital marketplace revolutionizing the remarketing of used lease vehicles. Originally spun off from LeasePlan, Carnext was designed to optimize the resale of high-quality, off-lease vehicles through a fully digital, end-to-end platform tailored for both consumers and professional car dealers.

By digitizing and centralizing the remarketing process—from inspection and listing to sale and delivery—Carnext significantly reduces time-on-lot, minimizes depreciation losses, and expands cross-border vehicle accessibility across 20+ European countries.

Challenges

Before Carnext’s transformation, the traditional used car remarketing process was plagued by inefficiencies:

• Manual Processes: Slow inventory turnover due to time-consuming auction cycles and paperwork.

• Limited Market Reach: Difficulty accessing buyers outside local or national markets.

• Inconsistent Quality Assurance: No standardized inspection or grading system across regions.

• Logistical Complexities: Fragmented and uncoordinated delivery infrastructure delaying fulfillment.

Objectives

Carnext, in collaboration with Top Remotely’s product and engineering team, set out to:

• Build a digital-first vehicle remarketing platform for both B2C and B2B markets.

• Standardize vehicle inspections, condition grading, and pricing across all operating countries.

• Accelerate sales cycles to reduce inventory holding costs and vehicle depreciation.

• Enable seamless cross-border transactions with multi-language support and secure payments.

Solutions

Carnext launched a digital remarketing platform with the following core capabilities:

• End-to-End Vehicle Listing Engine: From de-fleeting to inspection, pricing, and listing.
  
• Online Auctions & Fixed-Price Models: For both professional dealers and retail buyers.
  
• Digital Vehicle Inspection Reports: Including 360° imaging and service history.
  
• Logistics Orchestration: Integration with transport providers for delivery across Europe.
  
• Multi-language Support & Cross-Border Payment Gateways: Enabling seamless regional sales.

Deployment Process

Top Remotely partnered closely with Carnext across multiple development and deployment stages:

• Platform Development: Built on a modular microservices architecture with a mobile-first design.
  
• Fleet Onboarding: Integrated with LeasePlan and third-party fleet operators to auto-import de-fleeting inventory.
  
• Inspection Workflow Digitization: Equipped vendors with mobile apps to conduct standardized inspections.
  
• Dealer Enablement: Ran regional webinars and onboarding sessions for over 3,000 used car dealers.

Results

The digital transformation of Carnext’s operations led to measurable business improvements:

• Reduced vehicle time-to-sale by 42% through automation and broader reach.
  
• Increased cross-border vehicle sales by 31% via localized digital storefronts.
  
• Achieved 15% higher average resale value due to standardized reporting and pricing tools.
  
• Scaled to over 20 countries with localized content, support, and logistics.

Technology Stack

• Frontend: React.js, Next.js (for internationalization)
  
• Backend: Node.js, GraphQL, Docker, Kubernetes
  
• Cloud Infrastructure: Microsoft Azure
  
• Database: PostgreSQL, Redis
  
• AI/Automation: Python scripts for pricing algorithms and vehicle grading
  
• Integrations: REST APIs with logistics providers, payment gateways (Stripe, Adyen), ERP systems for fleet data

Carnext has emerged as a benchmark in digital vehicle remarketing by simplifying a traditionally opaque and fragmented process. Through intelligent automation, real-time inspections, and transparent digital storefronts, Carnext empowers fleet owners, dealers, and private buyers to transact with confidence across borders.

Top Remotely’s strategic involvement—from microservices design to partner integrations—enabled Carnext to scale rapidly while maintaining compliance, quality, and user experience. This case demonstrates how technology, when purpose-built for industry-specific needs, can unlock new revenue channels, reduce operational friction, and redefine customer expectations.