How it works
A faster, fairer way to move a vehicle.
Every auction follows a 72-hour cycle: 48 hours of advertising preview, then 24 hours of bidding. Late-bid extensions still apply.
Buyers
How to bid and win.
- 01
Verify your account
Quick identity check unlocks bidding. Free.
- 02
Browse live and upcoming auctions
Explore vehicles during their 48-hour preview. Bidding and Buy Now open after the preview ends.
- 03
Place your bid
Real-time leaderboard. Maximum-bid proxy bidding supported.
- 04
Win in 24 hours
Auction ends on schedule. If you win, we connect you directly with the seller and guide the next steps.
- 05
Get the keys
You and the seller complete payment and title using a safe method — verified dealership, licensed third-party escrow, a cashier’s check verified at the bank, or a traceable bank wire. RapidRides SafePay protected transactions are coming soon.
Sellers
How to list and sell.
- 01
Buy your Market Access Pass
$8.99/year unlocks unlimited listings, dealer comps, and analytics — for the year. Licensed dealers ride free via the Verified Dealer program.
- 02
List your vehicle
Upload photos, video, VIN, and notes. Set your reserve. We standardize the listing.
- 03
Optional inspection
Add a Basic, Premium, or Certified PPI to lift your RapidScore.
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48-hour preview, then 24-hour bidding
Approved listings are advertised for 48 hours before bidding opens for 24 hours. Each relisted cycle follows the same schedule.
- 05
Settle and ship
You collect payment from the buyer using a safe, traceable method and hand over the title. RapidRides does not currently hold funds — SafePay protected transactions are coming soon.