Carvendo named the best online car buying platform of 2026

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We have some great news to share. EU Business News has named Carvendo the Best End-to-End Online Car Buying Platform 2026 in the Netherlands. It is an achievement our team is incredibly proud of, and one we are excited to share with you. Because at the end of the day, Carvendo is all about one thing: helping you get into your next car as easily and worry-free as possible.

Two awards at the European CEO of the Year Awards

This recognition was awarded as part of the EU Business News European CEO of the Year Awards 2026. In addition to the award for Carvendo as a platform, our co-founder and CEO, Mark van Zelst, has been named Automotive Retail CEO of the Year 2026 in the Netherlands. Two awards, then: one for what we are building, and one for the way we are building it.

What does end-to-end mean for you?

Buying a car often means juggling between classified sites, showrooms, finance providers, and separate appointments. At Carvendo, you handle the entire process online, from searching to having the car delivered to your door. In practical terms, this means:

Every car is inspected. You know exactly what you are getting.
12-month warranty. Peace of mind after your purchase.
The first 12,000 kilometres maintenance-free. No unexpected maintenance costs at the start.
Free home delivery. Your new car is simply delivered to your doorstep.
Financing and leasing. Choose the payment method that suits you.

A word from Mark

“We are proud of these accolades,” says Mark van Zelst. “For most people, buying a car is a major decision, and it deserves a process that is clear and reliable. That is what we work on every day, together with the car dealerships on our platform. These awards show that buying a car entirely online is being taken seriously in Europe.”

Mark previously built Bynco.com, the first webshop for young used cars in the Netherlands. With Carvendo, he and the Carvendo Team are using that experience to make buying a car online even easier.

Looking for your next car?

For us, this award is primarily an encouragement to keep going. Curious about how easy buying a car online can be? View our inventory and discover it for yourself.

Want to read more? The award is featured on the EU Business News winners page, and Emerce also covered it.

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