Published: 21.10.2026
The .dealer zone is a generic extension built on a word for a person or company that buys and sells goods, often as an intermediary for a manufacturer or a brand. A name in .dealer can suit a car dealership, an equipment supplier, a wholesale trader or a collector of antiques. Use the availability form just below this text to see whether your name in .dealer is still free.
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A short history
Dealers have been part of trade for a long time, moving goods from producers to buyers through local markets, fairs and shops. In many industries a dealer network carries a brand to customers in towns and regions that the manufacturer cannot reach directly. Cars, farm machinery, office equipment, art and collectables are all sold this way in many countries, and the word now covers both large networks and small independent traders.
Who runs it
This generic extension is administered by a registry operator that keeps the database of names and publishes its policies. Sales of vehicles and other regulated goods carry their own consumer and licensing rules, so the operator's terms and the law where you trade should both be checked. Check the current terms at the time of the order.
Rules in practice
- Availability: generic names are open to dealers of every size, provided they meet the operator's conditions.
- Licences: many countries require trade licences and specific permits for selling vehicles or other regulated goods.
- Brand use: if you sell a manufacturer's products, use the brand name only as the manufacturer allows, and never imply an official link you do not have.
- Trading name: use the name on your trade documents, so customers can match the website with the business they are buying from.
Who uses .dealer
- Car dealerships that publish stock lists, test drive requests and service information.
- Agricultural and industrial equipment suppliers that serve local farms and workshops.
- Wholesale traders that supply shops, hotels and other businesses.
- Antiques and collectables dealers who describe items and their history with care.
Strengths
- The word tells visitors straight away that the site sells goods, which helps them decide whether they are in the right place.
- It works well for a single trader or for a larger network under one address.
- It is familiar in trade, so business customers understand it without explanation.
Things to keep in mind
- Describe vehicles and equipment honestly, including condition and history, and keep the descriptions current.
- Consumer rules on warranties, returns and cancellations differ between countries, so state your terms clearly.
- Product photos must match the real item, and any claim about origin must be something you can prove.
- Many buyers still type .com first, so consider whether to own both addresses.
Tips before you register
- Check the name in .com and in the marketplaces and directories where your buyers search.
- Use your registered business name on the site, with a real address and a company number where required.
- Publish your terms of sale, privacy notice and returns policy before you take any orders.
- Set up mail records and an authenticated sending address before you send quotes from the domain.
- Assign two people to the registrar account, so renewals are never missed.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to be an official dealer to use .dealer? The zone itself does not require it, but you must not claim a relationship with a manufacturer that you do not have.
Can I put a brand name in my .dealer address? Trademark rules apply, so check whether the brand owner allows it before you register.
Does .dealer help a showroom appear in local search? It explains the trade, but local listings, reviews and accurate stock pages usually carry more weight.
