Can be a significant percentage (e.g., Cars & Bids charges 4.5% of the bid).
Some platforms, like OPENLANE, may allow you to submit an offer below the "Buy Now" price, though the seller is not obligated to accept it. buy now auto auction
Obtain the VIN and search for old auction photos to see the car's history. This helps identify if a "clean" looking car was actually a salvaged wreck that was poorly repaired. Can be a significant percentage (e