Cars & Bids Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.3

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Review summary

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Looking at 143 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently mention that the platform provides a very easy and streamlined approach to buying and selling unique vehicles. People appreciate the great selection of enthusiast cars on the market and the smooth purchasing process from start to finish. However, some customers also noted frustrations regarding strict photo submission standards and difficulties getting their own pictures accepted. Some reviewers were not happy with low final bid amounts during auctions or experienced failed sales that did not meet expectations. A few consumers expressed disappointment with unexpected vehicle problems or feeling like they lacked control during the listing process.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was selling a heavily modified vehicle that only true car enthusiasts would appreciate. Cars & Bids assisted with creating a professional posting and allowed me to reach interested buyers across th... 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

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

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

427 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best place to sell your vehicle.

Cars and bids is a great place to sell your vehicle. They make the process extremely easy.
I was able to get the price that I wanted for the vehicle. The post auction steps were also easy.

10/10 would recommend

June 9, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I sold my car to a person accross the…

I sold my car to a person accross the county with no issues. Every step was communicated clearly. I appreciate the folks at C&B for making the selling process easy.

However,
Purchasing a vehicle turned out to be terrible. I had the winning bid on a listing, but the seller refused to process the sale due to the bid amount. The post is still up 2 weeks later. A heavy fee should be placed on the seller that refuse to commit to the seller agreement. I was not offered compensation in the form of a waived bidding fee in the future or anything of the sort.

I will change my opinion/review if steps are taken to better the situation.

May 22, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

1971 Datsun 240z Selling Experience with Cars and Bids

That was probably the easiest selling experience I have had in my lifetime. Cars and Bids did an excellent job of communicating all the steps necessary for the successful sale of my 1971 Datsun 240z. I would definitely recommend selling your classic or exotic car with Cars and Bids!

May 19, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

C&B seller experience

Communication was quick and easy, and it pushed my auction to a true enthusiast market that knew the value of my car and was willing to pay what they thought it was worth! That excited me and earned me a sale with less stress and a higher selling value quicker than any other platform would have allowed me to achieve. I was nervous about a no reserve auction, but it paid off greatly in the end.

April 22, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cars and Bids allwed me to sell my car for a great price!

Cars and Bids was the perfect place to sell my 2015 Corvette. I set a reasonable reserve, and remained engaged with bidders and prospective bidders the whole time, answering all questions and providing additional photos and videos on request. My car sold for $5,000 above my reserve price. I'm very happy with my Cars and Bids experience.

April 30, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cars &bids made selling my car…

Cars &bids made selling my car effortless. All I had to do was upload some pictures and docs and give them basic info and the car was sold and I had cash in my account on leas than 14 days

April 28, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible business

I won an auction on a Friday afternoon pst and spoke briefly to the seller located in a different state both Friday and Saturday and was busy Sunday. By Monday my account had been locked and I had no ability to communicate with the seller or read messages sent to me by cars and bids. I complained and demanded my buyer fee refunded as per their site it lists buyers have a week to compete the transaction.

October 17, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cars & Bids is well-run

Cars & Bids is well-run. Great photos, and I love "Doug's Take" on each car. Public commenting is very good, and great that you have the option to contact the seller privately. The post-auction follow up is great, frequently checking in to make sure the transaction is going smoothly - you don't feel abandoned once the fee is collected. The only change I would make is to have the fee split 50/50 by the seller and buyer.

April 15, 2026
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