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Bidding options<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>
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Auction types<\/h2>\n

We offer<\/span> three <\/span><\/span>different types<\/span> of auctions<\/span><\/span> to <\/span>provide<\/span> a wide range of bidding experiences<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u202f<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span>U<\/span>nderstanding how these auctions work will help you choose the most effective bidding strategy and increase your chances of winning<\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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1. Dynamic auctions<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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2. Buy Now auctions<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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3. 24\/7 Stock Sale<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

Bidding tools<\/h2>\n

Discover these tools to help you improve your chances of winning OPENLANE auctions. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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CAP Valuations\n\t\t\t\t\t <\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>

Our CAP Valuations provide a current estimated price of every vehicle, to help you make smart bidding decisions.<\/p>\n

\u2018CAP clean<\/strong>\u2019 indicates the vehicle\u2019s top trade value and lets you know if it\u2019s ready to be sold and has a current MOT, complete service history, all documents and spare keys.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2018CAP average<\/strong>\u2019 is applicable if the vehicle is in reasonable condition given its age and mileage but is not in the best condition possible.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2018CAP below<\/strong>\u2019 indicates the trade value of a vehicle that\u2019s in below-average condition considering its age and mileage.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2018CAP retail<\/strong>\u2019 provides an estimate of the vehicle\u2019s current retail value.<\/span><\/p>\n

You can find the current CAP value of every vehicle on the bottom right of the car details page.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>

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My Bids\n\t\t\t\t\t <\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>

Keep track of all your bids in different auctions and maximize your chance of winning with price guidance tools.<\/p>\n