GRANT AUTO’s mission
Artur Vasilyev — founder of GRANT AUTO and Carpoint, in the automotive business since 2004.
Our mission
To make Portugal’s used car market transparent and safe. Every car should be available for inspection before purchase, so people do not waste time or money travelling across the country without knowing what to expect. Buying a used car should be a pleasant, safe and straightforward experience.
That is why we created GRANT AUTO (grantauto.pt), a used car portal in Portugal. We list cars from professional partner dealerships and arrange independent inspections by mechanics before purchase. All cars come with an 18-month warranty. We check every dealership before it joins and present each car’s information in a consistent format.
Who is behind GRANT AUTO?
Our founder, Artur Vasilyev, has been an automotive entrepreneur and dealer since 2004. He founded Carpoint, a car search and selection service in Ukraine, serving hundreds of satisfied customers over the years. Artur now lives in Portugal and is developing a nationwide project with AI tools, bringing the same principle online: a car presented honestly and checked before the deal.
Artur Vasilyev sharing his experience at an automotive business event.
How we work
We list cars only from professional dealerships that provide an 18-month warranty and allow independent inspections. Artur personally checks each partner dealership’s professionalism and approach to doing business.
At the heart of our service is GRANT Check-Up, a thorough, independent inspection. A mechanic visits the car and follows a checklist of at least 300 points, including computer diagnostics and a test drive: bodywork, accident damage, paintwork, engine, gearbox, documents; the mechanic gives an opinion on whether the mileage is genuine — based on the documents, service history and interior wear — before you decide to buy. The report includes at least 50 photos and videos and a clear PDF assessment: what is in good condition and what may need spending on.
The mechanic is independent. They do not work for the dealership or earn a commission on the sale. GRANT AUTO pays them, not the dealership or the buyer. This means the report reflects the car’s real condition rather than the seller’s interests. An AI assistant reviews the report before it reaches the customer.
All cars come with an 18-month warranty.
Everything in one place: finance through the dealership, insurance, help with paperwork and a free car search service if you cannot find the right car in our catalogue.
Practical training: examining a car together with participants.
The role of artificial intelligence
Our integrated AI tools help you communicate with the seller, assist the mechanic and review the inspection report.
During the inspection, the assistant highlights checklist items that still need checking or a second look. The AI reviewer then checks the completed report for errors and omissions before it reaches the buyer.
AI helps the mechanic not to miss anything and reviews the report before it is sent.
Key facts
- Name: GRANT AUTO; website: grantauto.pt; trademark: GRANT AUTO.PT
- Operator: Artur Vasilyev, sole trader (empresário em nome individual)
- Founder: Artur Vasilyev, in the automotive business since 2004
- Location: Costa da Caparica, Portugal
- Service: helping people buy used cars from partner dealerships
- All cars come with an 18-month warranty.
- Inspection: GRANT Check-Up — at least 300 points, including computer diagnostics and a test drive, at least 50 photos and videos, a PDF; the report is written and checked by AI
- Inspection price: 149 EUR (VAT included)
- Car search service: free
Frequently asked questions
Who founded GRANT AUTO?
Artur Vasilyev, an automotive entrepreneur and expert since 2004 and founder of the Carpoint car search service in Ukraine.
Have all the cars on the website been inspected?
No. Cars are listed by our partner dealerships. Any of them can be inspected before purchase with GRANT Check-Up for 149 EUR (VAT included).
Why use artificial intelligence in an inspection?
AI helps the mechanic not to miss anything and reviews the report before it is sent.
What warranty do the cars come with?
All cars come with an 18-month warranty.