Haswent vs AutoTrader Dealer Websites

AutoTrader offers dealer websites as part of their broader automotive marketplace platform. AutoTrader is the biggest vehicle advertising portal in the UK. In our view its dealer website product is built on older technology, with less room for SEO and a higher price than specialist website providers.

Feature Comparison

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FeatureHaswentAutoTrader Dealer Websites
Dealer WebsiteModern, performance-optimisedLegacy technology
SEO OptimisationBuilt-in: schema markup, meta tags, site speedLimited
Dealer Management SystemIncludedCheck with provider
Branded InvoicingIncludedCheck with provider
VAT Margin CalculationAutomaticCheck with provider
Google Vehicle AdsManaged end-to-endCheck with provider
Social Media AutomationBuilt-inCheck with provider
Remote AppraisalsBuilt-inCheck with provider
Marketplace Data FeedsAll major UK marketplacesAutoTrader only
Finance IntegrationCalculator, online applications & finance hubLimited
Stock Funding TrackingBuilt-inCheck with provider
Xero Accounting SyncBuilt-inCheck with provider
AI Vehicle DescriptionsAdvanced: customisable writing style, auto-detects selling pointsCheck with provider
Website PerformanceFast, mobile-first designOlder technology, slower loading
Contract Terms30-day rolling, no long-term contractsContact for details
Task BoardsBuilt-in: vehicle prep, finance tracking, automationsCheck with provider
Review GenerationBuilt-in: auto-collect on Google, AutoTrader, Facebook & moreCheck with provider
InspectionsBuilt-in: PDI, healthchecks, branded Simple & Detailed PDFsCheck with provider
Electronic SignaturesBuilt-in: order forms, invoices & deposit receipts signed from your DMSCheck with provider
Dealership VideoAvailable via Motor Marketing Solutions partnershipCheck with provider
PricingCompetitive, transparent pricingPremium pricing

Why Choose Haswent

  • Fast-loading websites built on current technology
  • Built for SEO, with schema markup, your own page titles and meta descriptions, and fast pages
  • A DMS included, with stock management, invoicing and VAT calculation in one platform
  • Google Vehicle Ads managed end-to-end alongside your website
  • Social media automation that posts vehicles straight from your DMS
  • Significantly more competitive pricing with no long-term contract
  • Finance in one system: the website quote, online application, lender proposals and deal are all connected

The Haswent Advantage

Integrated Platform

DMS, website, ads and social media all connected

Google Vehicle Ads

Managed end-to-end from feed to conversion

Automatic VAT

Margin scheme and standard VAT calculated for you

One Team

Single point of contact for your entire digital presence

See Haswent with your own stock

Book a demo and see how Haswent compares with AutoTrader Dealer Websites for the way your dealership works.

Disclaimer: The information on this page was accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of writing and was last reviewed in April 2026. "Check with provider" means we could not confirm that feature from AutoTrader Dealer Websites's own website. Product offerings, features and pricing may change over time. We recommend verifying current capabilities directly with AutoTrader Dealer Websites before making any purchasing decisions. If you believe any information on this page is inaccurate, please contact us and we will update it promptly.