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3. Selling cars with OPENLANE

FAQ

3. Selling cars with OPENLANE

Benefit from the tools and support we provide to get your vehicle in front of interested buyers and achieve the best possible outcome. In this section, you’ll find essential information on how to list your car, manage offers, and complete the sale smoothly.

3.1 Can I sell cars with incomplete documents?

Unfortunately, this is not possible. You must provide all of the car’s documents for us to be able to arrange a sale, including the certificate of conformity (when applicable) and the registration certificate.

3.2 I’m a car trader. Can I sell margin cars through OPENLANE?

Yes, you can. Margin cars are very popular among our buyers. Contact your sales expert for all the details.

3.3 I’m a car trader and I already buy vehicles from OPENLANE. Can you help me resell vehicles I’ve previously bought?

We sure can. Contact your sales expert to get started.

3.4 How is the starting price for the auction determined?

The starting price for each vehicle is based on its market value or established in collaboration with your personal sales expert.

For auctions in your communities, you can manually set the price yourself.

3.5 What does it cost to sell vehicles with OPENLANE?

Listing your cars for auction with OPENLANE is completely free! And you are under no obligation to accept an offer that doesn’t meet your expectations. Our policy is no sale, no fees.

3.6 How do I send my car’s details to OPENLANE?

Our OPENLANE Inspect app for iOS and Android makes it easy for you to inspect your cars quickly. Send the details directly to your OPENLANE Sell portal and simply complete the car description there. Your car is then ready for sale.

3.7 How are OPENLANE’s vehicle inspections arranged?

Inspecting your vehicles is quick and easy with our guided OPENLANE Inspect app for iOS and Android. In the case that you encounter problems with your inspection, you can always contact us.

3.8 How do I list my car for auction on the OPENLANE site?
  1. Fill in our contact form and a member of our sales team will contact you to register you as a seller.
  2. Download the OPENLANE Inspect app for iOS and Android and inspect the vehicle.
  3. Complete the car description in the OPENLANE Sell portal and request an auction on OPENLANE.
  4. Your vehicle will be up for auction at openlane.eu within 24 hours.
  5. As soon as the auction closes, we’ll send you the highest bid and you have one day to decide if you want to accept it.
3.9 Can I only sell vehicles that come from my country, or can I also sell vehicles from abroad?

OPENLANE can auction all European vehicles and vehicles approved for sale in the European market, as long as you provide the necessary documents.

3.10 What types of vehicles can OPENLANE help me sell?

We have a wide network of buyers who are interested in vehicles of all makes and models, including:

  • Passenger cars
  • Vans
  • Light trucks
  • Damaged vehicles
3.12 How soon can I start selling online with OPENLANE? And how do I get started?

Our straightforward sales process ensures your cars are off your lot quickly. To kick off your hassle-free car sales, fill out our contact form. One of our sales experts will contact you. They’ll run through our sales process and answer any questions you have.

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