Buying Vehicles | Cars Commerce Help Center

How to place a bid

Maximize your inventory sourcing with DealerClub’s bidding tools. Learn how to navigate live auctions, analyze vehicle condition reports, and use automated proxy bidding to secure the best deals on the units you need.

How to make an offer

With the Make Offer feature, submit offers on unsold auction vehicles to negotiate directly with sellers, and reopen the opportunity to secure inventory.

How to set up your auction search filters

Learn how to set up auction search filters to cast a wide or narrow net so you can find the exact inventory you’re looking for.

How to use the transportation costs tool

Learn how to use DealerClub's transportation costs tool to estimate shipping and finalize transport when you win an auction.

How to place a proxy bid

Streamline your bidding strategy with DealerClub’s automated proxy feature. Learn how to set a Proxy Bid to establish your maximum price, allowing the system to automatically outbid competitors and manage reserve prices on your behalf while you focus on your business.