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How It Works

Four steps from browsing to owning — the same process for every lot, whether it is a pickup truck, a motorhome or an excavator.

1

Create a free account

Register with your name, email and a photo of your ID. It costs nothing, and it is what lets sellers trust that every bid comes from a real buyer.

  • Browsing is open to everyone — an account is needed to bid or buy
  • Your ID is reviewed by our team and seen only by authorised staff
  • Other bidders only ever see an anonymous bidder number, never your name
Create an account
2

Bid or Buy It Now

Read the listing and its BID+ inspection report, then bid against other buyers — or take the lot at its fixed Buy It Now price.

  • Each bid must beat the current price by at least $100
  • The price updates live, and the listing tells you the moment you are outbid
  • A bid in the final 2 minutes extends the clock — no last-second sniping
  • Buy It Now reserves the lot in your name against a deposit
How to bid
3

Secure it with a deposit

When you win or use Buy It Now, the lot is held for you. Pay the deposit by bank wire within 48 hours, then the balance when we request it.

  • The deposit is usually 50% — the exact figure is shown before you commit
  • Email the bank receipt to sales@autobid24h.com so we can match your payment
  • The deposit comes off your total — it is not an extra fee
Payment process
4

Documents & delivery

Your paperwork lives in your account, and the lot comes to your door on an insured carrier — or you collect it.

  • Purchase agreement, invoice and shipping quote in My Purchases straight away
  • Bill of sale issued once you have paid in full
  • A tracking code by email to follow the delivery on a live map
Transportation

After the Auction Closes

Auction closes

The highest bid wins if any reserve is met. You receive a “You won” email with the price, the deposit amount and its deadline.

Within 48 hours

Send the deposit by bank wire and email the bank receipt to sales@autobid24h.com with your listing ID.

Deposit confirmed

We confirm by email and send you the balance due. Your purchase agreement, invoice and shipping quote are already in My Purchases.

Paid in full

Your bill of sale is issued in My Purchases and transport is scheduled.

Delivery

Follow it with your tracking code. On arrival, check the lot against its listing before you accept it.

If Something Goes Wrong

What if I miss the deposit deadline?
The hold is released automatically and the lot goes back into the auction with the earlier bids intact. Nothing is charged to you.
What if the winning bidder does not pay?
We may offer the lot to the next-highest bidder at their own bid, on the same deposit terms. It is an offer, not an obligation.
What if the lot is not as described?
If it differs materially from its listing, buyer protection applies. Report it on delivery with photos and your listing ID — see the Money-Back Guarantee.

Ready?

Find your next vehicle.

Questions first? Call +1 (713) 555-0148 or read the FAQ.

Need more help?

For bid issues, listing questions, or delivery follow-up, contact support and include your listing ID or tracking code.

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