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

We offer<\/span> <\/span><\/span>five<\/span> <\/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. Blind auctions<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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

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4. Target auctions<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Extended auctions<\/h2>\n

If you are bidding in our auctions, you might come across two types of auction extension: x-Time and Ultimo. Both exist to give you a chance to put your best bid in.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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1. Ultimo<\/h6>\n

If you are the winner of an auction, Ultimo gives you five extra minutes after the auction ends to make your best and final offer. This can dramatically increase your chance of being assigned the vehicle.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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More information about Ultimo<\/span><\/a><\/div>
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2. x-Time<\/h6>\n

Worried about auction snipers? They\u2019re the people who wait until the last moment to suddenly outbid you. x-Time gives you a chance to put your best bid in. It\u2019s special phase that starts after the auction has ended. During x-Time, you get crucial seconds in which to update your bid, after which the timer resets. Once the timer runs out for the last time, it\u2019s almost certain that the highest bidder will be assigned the vehicle.<\/p>\n

TIP:\u202f<\/strong>Use \u201cMy Bids\u201d to follow up and improve your offer during x-Time and win the auction!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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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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Mobile App\n\t\t\t\t\t <\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>

The OPENLANE app is the perfect tool for tracking your bids. You can also discover and bid on cars anytime, anywhere.<\/p>\n

Discover the OPENLANE app benefits:\u202f<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Find cars quickly<\/li>\n
  2. Browse auctions and place bids when it suits you<\/li>\n
  3. Win more auctions!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    More than 20,000 downloads and counting!
    \nYou can download the OPENLANE app to experience maximum convenience.
    \n\u21d2\u202fGo to Google Play (Android)<\/a>
    \n\u21d2\u202f    Go to App Store (iOS)<\/a><\/p>\n

    \u202fMore information regarding the Mobile app for buyers. <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>

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    Ultimo\n\t\t\t\t\t <\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>

    After an auction closes, Ultimo gives you five minutes to submit your best and final offer.<\/p>\n