Overview
Bidbus makes selling your car faster and more transparent by turning it into a two-hour online auction where top franchise dealers compete for private inventory.
Step 1 — List your car
You start by creating a free listing with your car’s details, photos, and current vehicle registration.
When you list, you’ll set a reserve price — the minimum amount you’re willing to sell your car for. You’ll never be forced to accept an offer below this number, protecting you from lowball bids.
👉 During the listing process, a Bidbus team member will reach out by text and email to guide you step by step.
Step 2 — Dealers compete in a 2-hour auction
Once your car is published, hundreds of vetted, licensed franchise dealers can place live bids. The auction lasts just two hours, driving real competition for your vehicle.
Step 3 — Review your offers
At the end of the auction, you’ll see all dealer bids in one place:
If the highest bid meets or exceeds your reserve price: Your vehicle is sold! The winning bid becomes the final sale price, and the deal is locked in.
If the bids finish below your reserve: You have full control to accept or decline the highest offer.
👉 If offers come in below your expectations, our negotiation experts can step in to work directly with interested dealers on your behalf to help reach your target price.
Step 4 — Payment and drop-off
Once an offer is accepted:
Vehicle Drop-off & Inspection: The registered owner (or the seller alongside the registered owner) completes the vehicle drop-off and inspection with the purchasing dealer.
Payment: The dealer pays you directly, upon verification of ownership and inspection, making the transfer safe, efficient, and transparent.
In short
With Bidbus, selling your privately owned vehicle is as easy as listing, setting your reserve, waiting two hours, and selecting the best offer — with our team supporting you through drop-off and sale every step of the way.