When was AutoTrader.ca founded?

AutoTrader.ca was founded in 2000.

Where is AutoTrader.ca located?

AutoTrader.ca is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Where does AutoTrader.ca rank among its competitors?

AutoTrader.ca ranks 2nd amongst 19 active competitors, none of which are funded.

Who are the top competitors of AutoTrader.ca?

AutoTrader.ca's top competitors include Copart, Trade Helper and Impact Auto Auctions.

AutoTrader.ca - 2026 Company Profile, Funding & Competitors

AutoTrader.ca is an acquired company based in Toronto (Canada), founded in 2000. It operates as an Used Automobile listing portal & content portal. The company has 19 active competitors, including 4 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Copart, Trade Helper and Impact Auto Auctions.

Company Details

Autotrader is a used automobile listing and content portal in Canada. Lists cars, trucks, heavy automobiles, boats etc. on the portal. It's a part of Trader Corporation. The company also provides car valuation tools and publishes articles about pre-owned cars. Has apps on Android & iOS.

Website: www.autotrader.ca/
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Founded Year

2000

Location

Toronto, Canada

Stage

Acquired

Investors

Piton Capital

Ranked

2^nd among 19 active competitors

Investment & Acquisitions

Autorama & 2 more

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Exit Details

Acquired by AutoScout24 (Aug 16, 2024)

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AutoTrader.ca got acquired by AutoScout24 on Aug 16, 2024.

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AutoTrader.ca is a funded company. AutoTrader.ca has 1 institutional investor.

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Top competitors of AutoTrader.ca include Copart, Trade Helper and Impact Auto Auctions. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of AutoTrader.ca, ranked by Tracxn score:

Rank	Company Details	Short Description	Total Funding	Investors	Tracxn Score
1st	Copart 1982, Dallas (United States), Public	Online marketplace for used and salvaged vehicles	$1.1M	-	72/100
2nd	AutoTrader.ca 2000, Toronto (Canada), Acquired	Used Automobile listing portal & content portal	-	Piton Capital	62/100
3rd	Trade Helper 2012, Laval (Canada), Acquired	App that provides an auction-based platform for multi-category vehicles	-	-	41/100
4th	Impact Auto Auctions 1984, Mississauga (Canada), Unfunded	App-based auction platform of second-hand automobiles	-	-	33/100
5th	Regal Auctions 1985, Calgary (Canada), Unfunded	Online auction-based platform for used vehicles	-	-	29/100
6th	AutoUsagee 1989, Winnipeg (Canada), Unfunded	Online classified portal of used automobiles	-	-	28/100
7th	Repo.com 1995, Burnaby (Canada), Unfunded	Online auction-based platform for used vehicles	-	-	26/100
8th	Michener Allen Auctioneer 1971, Edmonton (Canada), Acquired	Provider of auctioneering services through an online market place	-	-	26/100
9th	Autoly 2019, Toronto (Canada), Funding Raised	Developer of a mobile application for buying, selling, and owning vehicles	-	-	19/100
10th	Schmalz Auctions 2005, Prince Albert (Canada), Unfunded	App that provides auction-based marketplace for vehicles	-	-	16/100

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AutoTrader.ca has made 1 investment in Dealer.com and acquired Autorama and Canada Moto Guide.

Here is the list of these investments and acquisitions:

Date of Investment/Acquisition	Type	Company Name	Founded Year	Location
Mar 22, 2022	Acquisition	Autorama	2000	Toronto (Canada)
Sep 11, 2017	Acquisition	Canada Moto Guide	1994	Etobicoke (Canada)
Jan 21, 2009	Investments	Dealer.com	1998	Burlington (United States)