How DealerAuction works
for buyers.
Sign Up
Sign Up
Create your free account in order to bid.
Click the sign up button to create your free account.
Add your billing name and payment method to start bidding.
We keep your information completely private and do not share it with dealerships.
Find Vehicle
Find Vehicle
Browse vehicles to find what you’re looking for.
Browse auctions, explore photos and vehicle details, and review the history and inspection information.
If you have any questions about a vehicle you can submit them to the dealership and receive quick and detailed responses.
Place Bid
Place Bid
Bid on vehicles that you would like to buy.
When placing bids you have two options:
Single Bids
You can place individual bids at any time before the auction closes.
Max Bids
You can set the most you’re willing to pay and our platform will automatically bid on your behalf, keeping you in the lead up to your maximum amount — .
We place a temporary $100 hold on your credit card when you bid to verify your account and ensure every bid is legitimate.
Win Auction
Win Auction
Be the highest bidder and win the auction.
To win an auction and purchase a vehicle, you must be the highest bidder and your bid must meet or exceed the seller’s reserve price.
If you are the highest bidder and the reserve isn’t met you may be presented with an opportunity to negotiate an agreeable price with the dealership.
When you win an auction you will be required to contact the dealership within 48 hours of the auction close time to confirm your purchase and make arrangements to pick up the vehicle.
A hold fee of $100 will be charged to your credit card in order for the dealership to hold the vehicle for you. This fee will be refunded when you complete your purchase at the dealership.
Test Drive Vehicle
Test Drive Vehicle
Inspect the vehicle in-person before you buy.
After you win an auction you will be able to view and test drive the vehicle at the dealership to make sure it meets your expectations before making your final purchase decision.
If you aren’t 100% satisfied you do not need to purchase the vehicle. You can walk away from the purchase with no strings attached and the $100 hold fee will be refunded to you.
Finalize Purchase
Finalize Purchase
Complete your purchase with the dealership.
Because all vehicles on DealerAuction come from licensed dealerships, you have lots of purchase options, including:
- Traditional dealership financing
- Trade-in of your current vehicle
- Extended warranty options
- Nationwide transportation (when available)
Once you confirm your purchase options with the dealership, you sign the paperwork and drive home in your new vehicle.
When you complete your purchase with the dealership, the hold fee of $100 will be refunded to your credit card.
