Cars & Bids Reviews 

423
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.3

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Evaluating 143 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently mention that the website is extremely easy to use, providing a seamless, straightforward process to buy and sell specialty enthusiast cars online. People truly appreciate the well-run auction experience and the helpful support team that guides users smoothly from the beginning to the final sale. However, some people mentioned experiencing frustrating challenges with strict photo upload specifications and image rejections during their initial listing process. A few other consumers also felt that purchased vehicles sometimes arrived with unexpected mechanical problems or undisclosed issues that required costly repairs.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The most straightforward selling experiences ever! Communicative, knowledgeable, & friendly staff. Surprisingly easy submission process, quick easy selling process. My trade in offer was $1100, Cars &... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This site is amazing for sellers. I spent $0 throughout the whole auction experience. Everything from the layout of the website, the helpful support team and the amazing community was flawless. Althou... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was a little nervous about the site at first but I noticed a lot of traffic and very positive reviews. I decided to use this option because local consignment shops not only had high fees but they al... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Buying a car through Cars & Bids is a great experience. First, the quality of the cars seems to be set at a high bar, and second, the bidding experience is easy and reliable. Cars and Bids' post purch... See more


Company details

  1. Auto Auction
  2. Auction House
  3. Auto Market
  4. Online Auction Service

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Daily auctions of cool modern cars, trucks, and SUVs - Incredible cars - Auctions each weekday - Huge audience & incredible community


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4.3

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

423 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top five sites

Easily one of my top five favorite websites. I’ve bought a car and sold a car using this service and recommended to everyone I talk with.

20 December 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great post auction support

Proactive communication & check-ins from C&B after I won the auction gives me confidence that there will be support from C&B in case I ran into any issue

1 December 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First time user

I was a little nervous about the site at first but I noticed a lot of traffic and very positive reviews. I decided to use this option because local consignment shops not only had high fees but they also would not accept ANY liability for damage to your vehicle while in their possession. This policy was absolutely a no go for me. Also I was concerned about selling myself and having to deal with tire kickers and scammers. C&B’s policies and procedures help to minimize these concerns. The auction process is seamless. The winning bidder and I choose to use Safepay by KeySavvy. This escrow service is top notch and provides all the forms you need for an easy paperwork transfer. The service is absolutely worth the cost. I’ll definitely use C&B again.

21 November 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Detailed and smooth process

It takes a bit of time to setup with photos and what not but the over all experience and ease of listing a car on cars and bids has me rethinking selling a car else where ever again haha.

17 November 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best car buying and selling experience…

Best car buying and selling experience for sure! I have purchased 2 cars on here and have sold 1 car on here. This team is full of genuine car people and they look out for both the buyers and sellers. Very quick response times and give you accurate sales data. They also help to make the deal happen. I truly trust cars and bids over any other platform and will continue to buy and sell on here. They also have by far the best enthusiast cars on the market. You always need to keep an eye because there’s always something cool being listed daily.

19 November 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Social Media for Motorheads (Buying a Car Optional)

Incredible site with superb user interface and customer support!

Unlike other car auction websites, Cars & Bids makes it super easy to [continually] search certain vehicles, and receive "visible" notifications about new listings on their site as well as text alerts, so you don't have to comb through dozens and dozens of emails from the same sender EVERY DAY [like BaT].

1 December 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy, good

Selling a car here was easier than I thought it would be, and I definitely got thousands more than a trade-in would have offered.

12 November 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Buying a car through Cars & Bids is a…

Buying a car through Cars & Bids is a great experience. First, the quality of the cars seems to be set at a high bar, and second, the bidding experience is easy and reliable. Cars and Bids' post purchase fee is a bit high, but there's frequent and appropriate follow-up from Cars & Bids after the auction to ensure that everything is going smoothly in the exchange with the seller. I was impressed with that.

27 November 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Clear, transparent, and confidence inspiring!

I had never sold a car via auction, and was a little intimidated by the idea, but the listing experience is so clear and transparent I knew exactly what to do to get it right. The team was responsive within minutes when I had questions, and the community was engaged and helpful, which helped me be confident that I was doing all I could to ensure bodders knew what they'd be getting if they won.

The winning bidder and I also used the SafePay option to pay off my existing loan and transfer funds/keys, and that entire process was equally smooth and transparent, so both buyer and I felt comfortable and supported.

When it's time to sell to my next car, Cars and Bids is a no-brainer.

5 November 2025
Unprompted review
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Reply from Cars & Bids

Thank you, Chris! We are overjoyed to hear that you had such a great experience selling your special car on Cars & Bids!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Experience!

Legit site, and I got the exact car I had been searching for. Great info and insight along the way. Would ALWAYS use this site if I needed a car.

24 October 2025
Unprompted review
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Reply from Cars & Bids

Thanks, Maria! We are so happy to hear that you had such a great experience winning your new car on Cars & Bids!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My first time auctioning a car online…

My first time auctioning a car online and had some hesitancy but the staff (especially Michael) helped out in every step and manner possible with professionalism and more. It went better than expected and fluidly in every sense! I will definitely sell again with cars and bids and highly recommend Michael for any and all assistance; he was phenomenal to work with.

30 October 2025
Unprompted review
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Reply from Cars & Bids

Thank you, Mitchell! We are overjoyed to hear that you had such a great experience, and appreciate your kind words for Michael!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lots of communication from them

lots of communication from them! Made my first selling experience survivable.

24 October 2025
Unprompted review
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Reply from Cars & Bids

Thanks, Joe! We are so happy to hear that you had such a great experience selling your car through Cars & Bids!

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