What is RapidRides?
America's first 24-hour vehicle auction marketplace.
RapidRides is the fastest, safest way to buy and sell cars, trucks, and SUVs online. Every auction ends in exactly 24 hours — backed by RapidScore™, dealer-grade market intelligence, and full transaction protection on every sale.
Why RapidRides
Why a 24-hour auction beats a 7-day listing.
24 hours, every time
Buyers act decisively. Sellers don't wait a week to find out if a car sold. Inventory turns 7× faster than on traditional auction sites.
Verified listings and guided transactions
RapidRides connects buyers and sellers, verifies listings, and helps guide safe transactions. Protected escrow through RapidRides SafePay is coming soon.
RapidScore™ confidence
A 0–100 score on every vehicle synthesizing inspection, history, comps, and seller reputation. Bid without the guesswork.
Dealer pricing matters
Members see what franchised dealers actually pay at wholesale auction — not just retail asking prices. That's the gap where you make money.
Buyers save
Average winning bid lands 8–14% under retail asking. No buyer's premium scaling with price. One flat $8.99/year fee — capped, transparent.
Sellers sell faster
A 24-hour close cycle instead of week-long limbo. No bumping listings, no endless relisting — your auction runs, ends, and you settle with the buyer.
Why trust us
Why buyers and sellers trust RapidRides.
Every listing is verified by RapidRides before it goes live — no scraped listings, no ghost sellers.
We guide both sides toward safe, traceable payment and clean title transfer — SafePay protected transactions are coming soon.
RapidScore™ is independent of the seller — they can't pay to inflate it.
Independent inspection upgrades available on every car (Basic, Premium, Certified).
Buyer Protection Guarantee: if condition materially differs from the seller description, you qualify for refund or dispute review.
Transparent fees — $8.99/year membership. $495 buyer fee and $495 seller fee only when a sale closes, shipping by Shipa1 Auto Transport included. No percentage-based buyer premium.
Buyer Protection Guarantee
"If the vehicle condition materially differs from the seller description, RapidRides Buyer Protection may qualify the buyer for a refund or dispute resolution review."
Read the full guarantee →Concierge support
For early sellers and dealers
Need high-touch help? Our team is available for early members, dealer onboarding, and complex listings. For general support, use the primary contact channels above.
Business hours
Mon–Fri 9am–6pm CT
Sat–Sun 10am–4pm CT
Expected response
Under 60 minutes during business hours
Location
Austin, TX · Detroit, MI
Support topics
Buying, selling, dealers, lease equity, trust & safety
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