The OPENLANE Auction Calendar: your go-to overview of weekly auctions
Finding the right car at the right time often comes down to one thing: being in the right auction when it happens. To make that easier than ever, we’re happy to introduce the OPENLANE Auction Calendar – now live and ready to use.
This calendar gives you a clear overview of all our recurring auctions at fixed times, so you can plan ahead, stay organized, and never miss the auctions that matter most to you.
What is the auctions calendar?
The Auction Calendar gives you an at-a-glance overview of recurring auctions across markets.
Instead of searching manually or relying on memory, you can now:
- See when your preferred auctions take place every week
- Mark your calendar for upcoming auctions
- Plan your buying activity more strategically
- You get a simple, stable overview you can trust when planning your week.
A snapshot of what’s live today
The Auction Calendar already covers a wide range of recurring auctions across Europe.
This gives you a strong, structured overview of when vehicles are coming online in each market – perfect if you’re sourcing cross-border or focusing on local sales.
Why the auction calendar matters for you
The goal is simple: help you buy smarter, faster, and with more confidence. Here’s how the Auction Calendar supports that.
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Stay organized and informed
Instead of checking multiple sections or emails, you get one central overview of upcoming weekly auctions.
- Quickly see what’s happening today, tomorrow, and later in the week
- Focus on the auction formats and countries that fit your purchase needs
- Never miss a recurring auction that regularly delivers the stock you need
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Plan your bidding strategy
If you participate in multiple auctions, timing is everything.
With the Auction Calendar, you can:
- Mark your preferred auctions in your own calendar
- Align your internal processes (e.g. budget approvals, sales planning, logistics)
- Decide in advance which auctions to prioritize, instead of reacting last-minute
This is especially valuable for professional buyers managing high volumes or multi-country sourcing.
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More transparency, more trust
Knowing exact dates and times of recurring auctions removes guesswork.
- You see what’s coming well ahead of time
- You know when to log in, prepare bids, and organize your buying team
- The predictability of recurring auctions builds trust in the process and helps you make decisions with confidence
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Better auction visibility
With everything in one place, it’s easier to discover opportunities you might have missed.
- Spot auctions in countries you don’t regularly check
- Notice patterns in the types of vehicles offered at specific times
- Expand your sourcing strategy by testing new recurring auctions
Over time, the auction calendar can become a key tool to optimize your pipeline of stock.
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Simple and user-friendly
The Auction Calendar is designed to be intuitive and easy to use:
- Clean layout focused on times, countries, and auction types
- No clutter, no unnecessary complexity
- Ideal whether you’re quickly scanning for today’s auctions or planning the week ahead
Even if you’re new to OPENLANE, the calendar gives you a fast understanding of how our weekly auction rhythm works.
How to use the auction calendar in your day-to-day job
Here are a few practical ways you can get the most value from the calendar:
- Create a recurring routine
Check the calendar at the start of the week and pick the auctions you don’t want to miss. - Sync with your personal or team calendar
Add key auction times (e.g. every Monday 10:00 CET, every Wednesday 14:00 CET) to your Outlook, Google, or other calendar. - Match auctions to your purchase needs
If you know certain auctions are strong in specific vehicle types, flag those as “must-attend”. - Coordinate with your teams
Use the calendar as a shared reference point for volume planning and cashflow management.
Start planning your next bids today
If you want to stay ahead, you need a clear view of what’s coming. The OPENLANE Auction Calendar gives you exactly that: a reliable weekly overview that helps you plan, prepare, and buy with confidence.