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Once you are registered with OPENLANE, you are able to participate in the auctions. Find out all there is to know about\u00a0<\/span>how you can bid<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>here. You\u2019ll find a variety of\u00a0auction types<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>on our online car auction. Each type has its specific advantages.<\/p>\n

In preparation for winning, we always recommend reading up on the process from\u00a0<\/span>bidding<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>to payment and on to delivery.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Once you are registered with OPENLANE, you are able to participate in the auctions. Find out all there is to know about\u00a0how you can bid\u00a0here. You\u2019ll find a variety of\u00a0auction types\u00a0on our online car auction. Each type has its specific advantages. 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