Published: 17.10.2026
The .autos zone is a generic extension built on the plural of the word auto, which is short for automobile. A name in .autos suggests a business or community that deals with many cars, such as a dealership, a parts supplier, a car rental firm or a motoring club. The questions at the end explain how this zone differs from the other car endings. Use the availability form just below this text to see whether your name in .autos is still available.
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A short history
Buying, selling and repairing cars is an old trade, and online listings have made it far easier for buyers to compare vehicles. The .autos extension came with the newer generic endings, and it sits beside several other zones built on the same subject. Dealers and workshops that serve more than one brand often prefer a plural name, because it reads as a business that handles several kinds of vehicle.
Who runs it
The registry operator behind the zone sets the policy, maintains the central database and publishes its terms. Names are sold by registrars, which forward each order to the registry. Policies can change, so the terms in force when you order are the ones that apply, and they are worth reading in full before you pay.
Rules in practice
- Holder terms: check whether the operator sets conditions for holders or for the content of the site.
- Business details: a dealer or garage should use its trading name exactly as it appears in the official records.
- Format: names use letters, digits and hyphens, and a label can be up to 63 characters long.
- Renewal: a dealer site that lapses leaves customers with broken links and dead booking forms, so renew on time.
Who uses .autos
- Car dealers that sell several makes of new and used vehicles.
- Repair garages, tyre centres and body shops that publish service information and booking forms.
- Parts suppliers and accessory shops that list components for many models.
- Motoring clubs, car-sharing groups and enthusiasts who organise meetings and driving days.
Strengths
- The plural suggests a business or community that covers more than one car, which suits a multi-brand dealer.
- The word is simple and familiar, so drivers understand it at once.
- The name works well on forecourt signs, vehicle livery and parts catalogues.
Things to keep in mind
- In everyday English auto can also mean automatic, so a visitor may read the name differently at first.
- Singular and plural zones are separate, so owning a name in .auto does not reserve the same name in .autos.
- Vehicle sales are regulated in many countries, and the rules on used-car disclosure, warranties and advertising vary.
- Some drivers will type .com first, so check whether you need both addresses.
Tips before you register
- Compare the name with .com and with the motor trade directories that apply in your country.
- Use the trading name exactly as it appears on your dealer licence or company registration.
- Publish stock details, service information and a contact page that shows a physical address.
- Set up SPF, DKIM and DMARC records before you send invoices or service reminders from the domain.
- Protect the registrar account and name a second contact who can renew the domain if the first is unavailable.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between .autos, .auto, .car and .cars? Each is a separate zone with its own names and terms, so owning one does not give you the others. The plural forms suggest a business that handles several vehicles, while the singular forms are often chosen by a single trader or a single brand.
Can a single garage use .autos? Yes. A one-site workshop can use the name, provided its trading details are accurate and the site meets the current terms.
Does .autos help a dealer appear in local search results? It may help people understand the subject, but accurate stock pages, customer reviews and local listings carry more weight.
