Marketplace
Create an auction listing
An auction is a timed listing where buyers place bids and the highest bid wins when the timer ends. Use it when competition will drive the price — desirable or rare vehicles.
Steps
- Go to Marketplace → + Create listing and choose Auction Listing.
- Pick the source (new item, from Garage, or external link) — same as classifieds.
- In Step 1, set a Starting Bid Amount and an Auction Duration, and choose whether to set a Reserve.
- Complete Step 2 (condition, colors, VIN, odometer, transmission, photos) and click Done.
Definition: reserve vs. no-reserve
A reserve is a hidden minimum price — the car only sells if bidding meets or exceeds it (otherwise the listing shows Reserve not met). No-reserve means it sells to the highest bidder no matter what, which often attracts more bidders.
Tips & tricks
- No-reserve auctions tend to draw more early bids and momentum; a reserve protects you from selling too low but can cool bidding.
- Set the duration so it ends in the evening when more buyers are online.
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