German used-car phrase
Im Kundenauftrag
Sale on behalf of a customerUseful translation
What it means
for the purchase.
The dealer may only be brokering the sale. The contract name, recipient of the money and real owner matter more than the forecourt.
The wording is one piece of evidence, not a diagnosis. Read it alongside seller identity, the complete advert, documents and an independent inspection.
Ask the seller.
- 01
Who is named as seller?
- 02
Who receives the money?
- 03
Is the owner available?
The durable versionMove the claim
Move the claim
into writing.
Save the advert and messages. If this phrase influenced the purchase, replace it with a precise, measurable statement in the contract.
For Austrian context consult the official §57a guidance, ÖAMTC buyer guidance and the EU cross-border overview.
Last legally and technically reviewed: 26 August 2026.