Cars & Bids Reviews 

422
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.3

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Considering 143 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Many individuals mention that both the buying and selling procedures are exceptionally streamlined, smooth, and very easy to navigate from start to finish without complications. Enthusiasts frequently praise the platform for offering a fantastic selection of unique vehicles while keeping auction costs completely free of seller fees. However, some reviewers were not happy with strict photography standards, sharing that their own pictures were repeatedly rejected or required multiple retakes during listing. Additionally, a few buyers noted deep disappointment after discovering unexpected mechanical problems or various undisclosed vehicle issues immediately following their purchase.

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Service

Customers consistently note positive experiences with service, highlighting straightforward processes and... See more

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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

422 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great organized selling process

Great organized selling process. With a large audience for special vehicle

1 August 2025
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Reply from Cars & Bids

Thank you! 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 selling platform

Great selling platform! Flawless execution.

1 August 2025
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Thanks, Stradi! We are so happy to hear that you had such a great experience on Cars & Bids!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They only care about thier commission

I was bidding on a car on 08-13-2025 on Cars and bids and instead of bidding $26,501 I accidentally bid $36,501...It was with less than a minute to go and I won the car. I was upping my bid $750 not $10750...I immediately stated it was a mistake but it was 2 late. I immediately called the seller and explained and he understood and told me that bid of $26,501 would not buy the car as reserve was $32,000. We agreed to unwind the deal. I offered to pay his entry but luckily there was no entry fee. I contacted cars and bids and they basically told me to bad either we follow through with the deal or we are banned and our $1825 buy fee was non refundable. I explained we would call our credit card and fight it...They were quick to say to bad we have a team to fight that. This is a obvious mistake that anyone with decency would make right. You can see its an obvious mistake! Cars and Bids has 17 Better Business Bureau reviews that they did not even bother to reply to! All they care about is thier Sell fee! F-

UPDATE...Cars and Bids has agreed to refund the buy fee. Will verify once credit card company issues the credit.

10 August 2025
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Reply from Cars & Bids

Hi Eric,
We're sorry to hear that you're unsatisfied with your experience on Cars & Bids.
Our multi-step bidding process is incredibly clear that bidding will immediately reach your entered bid amount. Many thousands of bids are placed every week without mistake due to our clear, concise flow.
Your substantial bid jump was within reason for the car you won, and ended competitive bidding. Reducing the agreed sale amount after removing competition is clear and obvious auction manipulation. We care deeply about auction integrity, and have zero tolerance for this behavior.
As we have discussed via chat and email, you are welcome to complete your auction purchase at the bid amount. Failure to follow through with your win is in direct violation of our Terms of Use, resulting in the forfeiture of your buyer's fee and permanent removal from Cars & Bids.
If you have any questions, you can contact us at support@carsandbids.com.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Accurate listing and easy process

Accurate listing , great presentation and easy to manage biding procedures.

29 July 2025
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Reply from Cars & Bids

Thank you, William! We are overjoyed to hear that you had such a great experience bidding and winning your special car on Cars & Bids!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Car starts but not drivable

Car delivered. Wife took it for. drive. Smelled bad and had to pull over. Got it towed to service and Boxster won't hold oil or coolant. This platform needs a way to protect buyers. The owner/mechanic said the pre-purchase inspection was negligent and documents to show repairs were 50% complete. Mechanic said don't drive it until repairs are made which will cost $2,500 just so it holds oil and coolant. Other repairs documented I got estimates on and knew I would inherit that but expected a car that was driavle - not just start.

8 August 2025
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Reply from Cars & Bids

Hi James,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us your review. We're sorry to hear that you've had a negative experience with winning your Boxster.
We've requested more information through Trustpilot so we can directly review your auction and seller. Our dedicated post-auction team has no records of reported issues with recent Boxster sales to anyone with the name James or Jim. Please provide the email address tied to your Cars & Bids account through Trustpilot, or contact us at support@carsandbids.com with more information.
While all bids are binding, and due diligence (including pre-purchase inspections, personal viewings, etc.) is to be done before bidding, we do not tolerate vehicle misrepresentation by sellers. Our team will work with you and the seller to come to a resolution on the matter, and we may decide to discontinue listings from the seller if we find them to have misrepresented the vehicle.
Please contact us with more information so we can further investigate the issue.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Audi Q7 - Super easy & Awesome!

I recently sold my Audi Q7 through CarsandBids.com. It was an awesome experience, and the team was super attentive.

27 July 2025
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Reply from Cars & Bids

Thank you, Mat! We are overjoyed to hear that you had such a great experience selling your Audi through Cars & Bids!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bought a car through cars and bids and…

Bought a car through cars and bids and it was a very easy process. Will use it to sell cars and hopefully buy more in the future

22 July 2025
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Reply from Cars & Bids

Thanks, Patrick! We are so happy to hear that you had such a great experience bidding and winning on Cars & Bids!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Surprisingly Easy

It was a great experience selling my car on Cars and Bids. It was surprisingly easy, the team was very helpful and they made sure to keep me in the loop every step of the way.

18 June 2025
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Reply from Cars & Bids

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First time seller on the auction…

First time seller on the auction website. The entire experience - from submission to post auction - was a fantastic experience. The team at C&B were also amazing - answering chats and emails with great clarity and always in a timely manner. I will not only use C&B in the future, but would highly recommend to others that are considering selling /buying vehicles on this platform.

22 July 2025
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Reply from Cars & Bids

Thanks, Jesse! We are overjoyed to hear that you had such a great experience selling your special car on Cars & Bids, and can't wait to see you back on the site!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Cars and Bids is a horrible company

Cars and Bids is a horrible company. We agreed on a reserve. I worked for two weeks cleaning my car, taking pictures and videos for them to change it at the last minute. Thanks for wasting my time cars and bids! You've done this twice. Not a fan!

5 August 2025
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Reply from Cars & Bids

Hi,
We've requested more information through Trustpilot so we can investigate your specific auction. Our valuation team works with sellers to set reasonable reserves with the information we're provided. In incredibly rare cases, after receiving more information, we have to adjust the reserve or even the ability to host the car on Cars & Bids. These cases usually involve condition issues we're not aware of initially, though there may be other causes for us to remove an auction. This is in service of our entire community, continuing to host transparently listed, interesting cars that are likely to sell.
Please respond through Trustpilot with the email address used on your Cars & Bids account so we can better investigate your experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Using Cars & Bids was the easiest and…

Using Cars & Bids was the easiest and most rewarding method of selling a car I ever had. I got top dollar and the process and experience couldn't be easier. SafePay service for closing the deal was even easier, and I never worried about scams or problems. Cars and Bids gets my highest recommendation, and selling my next car will be on Cars and Bids!

22 July 2025
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Reply from Cars & Bids

Thank you! We are so happy to hear that you had such a great experience selling your special car on Cars & Bids - and completing your sale through SafePay!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The fact that you get a specific CSR to…

The fact that you get a specific CSR to guide you through the selling process is key. As well, everyone at C&B is welcoming, professional, friendly and is interested in ensuring you have a good experience. Additionally, C&B is borne out of the Doug Demuro's YouTube friendly community, and it shows in the auction There's a lot of positivity in the comments. On my auction, a bidder, wished everyone well.

30 June 2025
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Reply from Cars & Bids

Thank you! We are so happy to hear that you had such a great experience on Cars & Bids, and appreciate your kind words about our amazing community.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Way to Make More Money!

Overall experience was exceptional. The Administration staff were attentive and accurate.

14 July 2025
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Reply from Cars & Bids

Thanks, Randy! 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

Customer service was excellent

Customer service was excellent, when there was a question after sale it was addressed promptly or no more 24 hours was resolved. The process is user friendly even for a novice. The program guides you through the process for end to auction to delivery,.

16 July 2025
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Thanks, George! We are overjoyed to hear that you had such a great experience on Cars & Bids!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great for maximizing your value for specific vehicles!

I recently sold my 1997 Mazda Miata on Cars & Bids and the experience was fantastic from start to finish. The listing process was easy and straightforward, with helpful guidance from the Cars & Bids team every step of the way. They answered all my questions quickly and made sure my listing looked great.

What impressed me the most was how much exposure my car got. The auction attracted real enthusiasts who truly appreciated the unique qualities of my Miata. Thanks to the competitive bidding environment, I was able to maximize the value and get more than I expected!

Payment was hassle-free, and I had full confidence in the process. If you’re thinking about selling your car, I can’t recommend Cars & Bids enough. Trustworthy, transparent, and genuinely focused on getting you the best result. Five stars!

27 June 2025
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Reply from Cars & Bids

Thank you so much, Ryan! We are overjoyed to hear that you had such an amazing experience from start to finish selling your Miata on Cars & bids!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cars and Bids makes it EASY to sell your car!

Cars and Bids is a great way to sell your car. I was very impressed with their streamlined process, communication, and user friendly software. I highly recommend them!

3 July 2025
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Reply from Cars & Bids

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Makes selling easy and exciting

C&B made it easy and exciting to sell my car, and I got more than I expected to get as the auction format tends to do. Everyone was responsive and professional and the process couldn't be easier. I'll be using them again to sell other cars!

17 July 2025
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Reply from Cars & Bids

Thanks, John! 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

Canadian buyer

Canadian buyer, loved the whole experience and won a dream car and all worked out! Post buy support was very detailed and the guide was so helpful, look forward to another purchase one day. I hope getting a US car will be just as smooth.

5 July 2025
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Reply from Cars & Bids

Thank you! 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

If you’re looking to buy a cool car, Cars and Bids is a no brainer

There are some companies that just get it. Every step of the way they provide accurate, clear, and helpful info about the cars and the process. They are the go to online specialty car auction for a reason… because they’re trustworthy, transparent and thoughtful! I was legitimately thrilled with buying my first sports car through them (a ‘97 z3),
annnd THIS is why Cars and Bids is an easy 5 star company!

24 June 2025
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Reply from Cars & Bids

Thank you, Scott! We are overjoyed to hear that you had such a great experience bidding on and winning your special Bimmer on Cars & Bids!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The car-buying experience with a "easy" button.

The online car-buying experience can be a little hot and cold. Accurate descriptions and straightforward responses are always appreciated in correspondence, and I found it in abundance with Cars and Bids from start to finish. I was impressed with how they stepped in after I won my auction and provided assistance at every step of the transaction. Their process was frictionless. I can't wait to try them again.

28 June 2025
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Reply from Cars & Bids

Thanks, Charles! We're overjoyed to hear that you had such a great experience bidding and winning on Cars & Bids!

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