for buyers.
To place a bid, you’ll need to create an account using a valid email address, phone number, and credit card.
Why do we require a credit card hold?
Before you bid, a temporary authorization hold is placed on your card. This is not a charge — it simply verifies funds and confirms your commitment to complete the purchase if you win. This ensures a fair and serious bidding environment for all participants.
We work hard to make online car buying smooth, transparent, and secure — but it’s important for you to review each listing carefully.
Before bidding, make sure to:
- Review known vehicle details or imperfections
- Check the vehicle history report
- Examine photos and inspection reports (when available)
- Use Seller Q&A, comments, or Contact Seller to ask questions
Your bid is binding, so confirm that the vehicle meets your expectations.
Bidding on DealerAuction is clear and secure.
When you replace a bid, a temporary hold fee is placed on your card.
If you win, the fee is charged and the hold converts to payment. If you don’t win, it is released automatically.
Auction Fairness Rules:
- All bids are binding.
- Any bid placed during the final 60 seconds extends the auction by one minute, ensuring everyone has a fair chance to respond.
Be the highest better and meet or exceed the reserve price set by the dealer.
To win an auction and purchase a vehicle, you must:
- Be the highest bidder.
- Meet or exceed the seller’s reserve price.
If the reserve isn’t met the highest bidder and seller have 24 hours after the auction ends to negotiate through our secure platform.
After the Auction both parties receive each other’s contact information to finalize:
- Payment
- Paperwork
- Pickup or delivery
Winning bidders must complete payment within seven days of the auction’s close.
Because all vehicles come from licensed retail dealerships, you have options.
- Trade-in your current car
- Traditional dealership financing
- Extended warranty options
- Nationwide transportation (when available)
