Auction Direct Marketplace
Buy or sell a car in Southern California
Live auctions where local buyers and dealers bid against each other.
No dealer's license needed. Bid with just an ID and a refundable deposit.
What brings you here?
- Buy a carBid live, use Buy Now or make an offer on cars near you. Create an account to bid
- Sell my carSet your minimum price and let buyers and dealers compete for it.
- Just browsingLook around. No account needed.
Dealer, tow company or business? Register hereAlready have an account? Log in
How selling here compares
| Auction Direct Marketplace | Dealer trade-in | Facebook Marketplace | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who bids | Local buyers and dealers, live | One dealer | Whoever messages you |
| How long it takes | One auction night | Same day | Often weeks of back-and-forth |
| What you pay to sell | Free to list through Dec 31, 2026 (normally $25). No commission. | Nothing, but usually the lowest price | Free |
| Pickup | At your place, at times you choose | You drive it to the dealer | You arrange it with strangers |
| Who you deal with | A buyer whose card and deposit are on file | The dealer | Anyone, including no-shows |
Auction Direct Marketplace
- Who bids
- Local buyers and dealers, live
- How long it takes
- One auction night
- What you pay to sell
- Free to list through Dec 31, 2026 (normally $25). No commission.
- Pickup
- At your place, at times you choose
- Who you deal with
- A buyer whose card and deposit are on file
Dealer trade-in
- Who bids
- One dealer
- How long it takes
- Same day
- What you pay to sell
- Nothing, but usually the lowest price
- Pickup
- You drive it to the dealer
- Who you deal with
- The dealer
Facebook Marketplace
- Who bids
- Whoever messages you
- How long it takes
- Often weeks of back-and-forth
- What you pay to sell
- Free
- Pickup
- You arrange it with strangers
- Who you deal with
- Anyone, including no-shows
How it works
List or find a car
Sellers answer simple questions and add photos. Every car gets a condition report.
Bid live
Auctions run on scheduled auction nights, from 20 minutes to 2 hours.
Meet and pick up
The buyer pays the seller directly at pickup. Both sign the bill of sale on the website.