The person behind Autoydin

Certified. Honest. Personal.

My name is Raihan Rashid. I came to Vaasa from Bangladesh in 2024. This is my story, and why I built Autoydin.

My Journey

Like many people who move to a new country, one of my first practical challenges was understanding how to buy a car here, what the laws meant, what I should check, who I could trust, and how to navigate a transaction in a language I was still learning.

That experience stayed with me. I noticed that honest, transparent car sales where the buyer fully understands what they are getting and feels protected were harder to find than they should be. So I decided to build that kind of business myself: registered, compliant, personally accountable, and genuinely useful to the people of Vaasa, whether they have been here for generations or arrived last year.

About My Language

I want to be clear about one thing: I am actively learning Finnish. I speak English fluently, I can communicate in basic Finnish for everyday conversations, and all my written legal materials are produced in professional Finnish and Swedish.

What this means for you as a buyer is simple: if you prefer to speak Finnish or Swedish, I will accommodate you with written communications and, where needed, with the support of a translator. If you prefer English, I am fully fluent and nothing is lost in the process.

I chose to state this openly rather than hide it, because I believe transparency about who I am is the foundation of trust in any business, especially in car sales.

Why I Am Doing This

Values, not marketing.

I am not trying to build the biggest used car company in Finland. I am building a business that I would have wanted to exist when I arrived here. One that treats every buyer fairly regardless of whether they have been in Finland for 50 years or 5 months, whether they speak perfect Finnish or are still learning, whether they are buying a €5,000 first car or a €20,000 family vehicle.

I pay my taxes here. My business is registered here. I follow Finnish law not because I have to, but because that is the right way to operate in a society that has given me the opportunity to build something. Autoydin is my contribution to Vaasa and I intend it to be a good one.

Business Details

Verifiable, transparent, and fully compliant.

Registration & Compliance

Business Name
Autoydin
Business ID (Y-tunnus)
3595766-2
VAT Number
FI35957662
Registered Address
Gerbyntie 16, 65230 Vaasa, Finland

Regulations & Oversight

Regulated By
Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority (KKV)
Dispute Resolution
Consumer Disputes Board
Car Viewings
By appointment in Vaasa
How to Schedule
Contact via WhatsApp

Consumer Protection

As a registered Finnish business, every car purchase through Autoydin is protected by Finnish consumer law. This includes:

  • 14-day statutory right of withdrawal
  • Full transparency about vehicle condition
  • Direct accountability with the business owner
  • Access to Consumer Disputes Board if needed

Ready to work with me?

Get in touch via WhatsApp or browse available cars. I look forward to helping you find the right vehicle.