Comparison

BCA Buyer vs Auto Connex (Focus)

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BCA Buyer

This app allows registered trade buyers to search, track, bid on, and purchase UK vehicles 24/7. It provides real-time auction tracking, detailed vehicle information, and tools for managing collections and deliveries.

Highlights
  • Search vehicles by make, model, and sale date
  • Track vehicles and receive sale notifications
  • Place proxy bids and join live auctions
  • Purchase vehicles via Buy Now & Bid Now
  • Manage vehicle collections and deliveries
  • View detailed vehicle information and reports
Features
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Please note: You need to be a registered BCA Trade Buyer to use this app and are for UK vehicles only. If you want to register with BCA as a trade buyer, please visit bca.co.uk/buy/register BCA Buyer lets you search for stock, track the vehicles you are interested in, bid in live sales and purchase vehicles 24/7 with BCA Buy Now. Take the guesswork out of auction timings with real time vehicle tracking so you know when the stock you want to bid on is going under the hammer. As well as book collections or request delivery for your purchased vehicles. Here’s what you can do: β€’ Quickly search for vehicles by make, model, auction centre, sale date and/or vendor β€’ Create and apply saved searches to save time with regular searches β€’ View Sale Catalogues for Today and Tomorrow with an overview of sale sections and easy access to lots β€’ Never miss the vehicles you want to bid on with an up-to-date timeline and vehicle notifications β€’ Place concealed proxy bids in advance of the live sale β€’ Join and take part in the live sale with audio and video β€’ Access detailed vehicle information including guide pricing, vehicle grades and supporting BCA Assured reports (where applicable) β€’ Track and keep personal notes on vehicles you’re interested in β€’ Purchase vehicles in the BCA Buy Now & Bid Now sales channel β€’ Check details of tracked and purchased vehicles in MyBCA page β€’ View the status of your purchased vehicles and review any outstanding and paid invoices β€’ Pay for outstanding invoices β€’ Book and easily manage your vehicle collections β€’ Request a delivery booking for your purchased vehicles, with the ability to view and track your delivery bookings. * Eligible vehicles only The app is the smartest way to select and buy your stock, never missing the opportunity to bid and buy the vehicles you need. We are continuing to develop the app and will be adding more features based on your feedback. Getting Started: Sign in using your BCA One Login username and password that you use for Search (Auction View) and Live Online. There is a simple tutorial to help you get started. Your feedback is important to us. We want to keep improving the app for you so please share your suggestions. Just go to My BCA and then leave your feedback within the app.

About

Auto Connex (Focus)

Features
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Auto Connex (Focus) is a comprehensive, multiplatform solution designed for automotive professionals to manage vehicle inventory, tracking, and logistics with unparalleled efficiency. Whether you are managing a dealership, a transport fleet, or a vehicle service center, Auto Connex provides the tools you need to keep your operations moving. Key Features: Comprehensive Vehicle Inventory: Track detailed vehicle information including Registration, VIN, Mileage, Make, Model, and Condition. Manage your fleet with status tracking. Advanced Logistics & Job Management: Schedule and monitor vehicle movements. Assign jobs to drivers, and track progress. Vehicle Lookup & Data Integration: Instantly retrieve vehicle specifications using integrated lookup services. Professional Vehicle Grading: Capture photos for vehicle inspections and grading, ensuring transparency and accuracy in condition reporting. Task & Note Tracking: Never miss a detail. Create tasks for team members and maintain a chronological history of notes for every vehicle in your inventory. Financial Visibility: Keep track of purchase rates, sale prices, and transaction histories associated with each vehicle.

Screenshots

BCA Buyer4 screens
Auto Connex (Focus)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BCA Buyer at 15.0 against Auto Connex (Focus)'s 18.2. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
BCA Buyer versus Auto Connex (Focus): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBCA BuyerAuto Connex (Focus)
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews10.9% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better18.2
Further details β€” not scored
Size79 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBritish Car AuctionsJDSFT

In-app purchases

None

BCA Buyer

No in-app purchases

None

Auto Connex (Focus)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BCA Buyer free?
BCA Buyer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Auto Connex (Focus) free?
Auto Connex (Focus) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BCA Buyer or Auto Connex (Focus) have ads?
Neither BCA Buyer nor Auto Connex (Focus) shows ads.

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