Frequently Asked Questions

Once you create your account with Quiet Car Bids, you can peruse a list of vehicles currently up for auction. If there is one that interests you, click on it, compare the current high bid with what you are willing to pay, and then make your bid. Please note that all bids are legally binding and no refunds are allowed. Only place a bid if you are a serious buyer and able to afford it.

Bidding is quick and easy. First, you must create your account with Quiet Car Bids. Once your account is created and you're ready to buy a vehicle, click the "Place Bid" button on the top right corner of the listing. Please keep in mind that auctions last for 7 days and there may be other customers bidding on the same vehicle. To monitor the activity such as the time left, high bid, and bid count, view this information displayed at the top of the listing, whereas the bid chart is displayed underneath the Q&A section towards the bottom of the listing. Bids can be advanced by increments of 5%, so if you place a bid for $2000, your next bid must be $2100 or higher than the current high bid.

When bidding, Quiet Car Bids places a hold on your card for 4.5% of your initial bid amount, with a minimum hold of $200 and a maximum of $5000. Should you win the auction, that hold will be converted to a charge. If not, the hold will be released immediately at auction end. Please note that it may take a few days for your bank to release the funds.

The buyer's fee is 4.5% of the winning bid, with a maximum fee of $5000. Our fee structure is much lower than traditional auction companies, as well as most online auction sites.

The auction period is 7 days whereas the time remaining is displayed at the top of every listing.

When your bid wins an auction, you will receive a notification within your profile, prompting you to connect with the seller to complete the deal.

At the conclusion of the 7-day auction, Quiet Car Bids connects the winning bidder with the seller; making the payment transaction for the winning bid amount exclusively between the winning bidder and the seller. We advise all buyers to request a photocopy of the title and bill of sale prior to sending the payment. There are multiple ways to pay for a vehicle at the seller's discretion, but we recommend wire transfers.

The exchange and transportation of any winning auction item is the buyer's responsibility and should be considered, as well as discussed, between the seller and the buyer prior to the conclusion of the auction period. Any costs associated with transportation, shipping, etc. are the responsibility of the buyer. Prior to placing your bid, it is recommended you budget for shipping fees as well as an estimated cost of personal travel. This estimate may include the cost to book a car rental, and or one-way flight to pick up your new vehicle. Depending on your plans, you may want to drive your new vehicle home right after you complete the deal - we think this is a great way for you to get familiar with your new Quiet Car.

While weighing these options, please remember to establish and confirm that an acceptable time frame works for the seller prior to placing your bid. Some sellers may allow the buyer time to pick up the vehicle by storing it for a short amount of time, while others may be happy to connect you with a preferred shipping company to expedite the deal. Either way, it is up to the sole discretion of the seller.

Bear in mind that paying off loans, title transfers, and other car-related expenses may take some time. We recommend active communication with the seller to ensure the timing satisfies both parties.

To sell a vehicle on Quiet Car Bids, you must first create your account. Once your account is created and you're ready to sell a vehicle, click the "Sell With Us" button, and enter all the requested information. This includes a full vehicle description, vehicle history, and detailed photos. Adding a reserve price to the auction is a seller option.

A reserve price is the minimum amount a seller will accept on a winning bid. The advantage is all reserve prices are hidden, and a bidder must place a bid that either meets or surpasses said price for their chance to win an auction. If a seller does not select a reserve price, then the highest bidder wins at the end of the auction with a minimum price of $4000.

If a reserve price is not met, then we'll contact the seller to explore a new deal with the highest bidder. If no bids are made, then a seller can re-list their vehicle at auction.

Not necessarily. Of course, the better condition your vehicle is in, the more likely you are to fetch a high bid. There is room here for vehicles of all conditions, but it is mandatory for sellers to be fully transparent about the vehicle history and description.

Photos can be taken by the seller or a professional photographer. Either way, the higher quality of photos that you have in your auction, the more likely your vehicle will sell. To learn how to take high-quality photos, please visit our Photo Guide.

No, sellers are prohibited from bidding in their own auctions. At Quiet Car Bids, we hope for a reasonable outcome for all parties, and that means prices can only be raised from prospective buyers but not the sellers.

No, other means of sale during your live auction such as another auction platform, online marketplaces, or even in person, are prohibited when using Quiet Car Bids. We do this to ensure the quality of your auction results and find this dual auction method greatly diminishes the result of your auction.

Quiet Car Bids does not take ownership of your vehicle at any time. The seller retains full ownership until he or she officially transfers it to the new owner.

Gas powered vehicles are not allowed for auction unless they are hybrid vehicles. At Quiet Car Bids, our main focus is hosting auctions for hybrid and electric vehicles that reduce carbon emissions.

Once the auction time expires, whoever has the highest bid wins the vehicle. The seller will receive a notification in their profile with the winner's contact information. At this point, both parties may contact one another, but the winner must take responsibility to coordinate the delivery from the seller.

No, it is not possible to end an auction prior to the scheduled end date, because that creates a disadvantage for prospective buyers of that auction.

Yes, but just like in the U.S. the buyer must take responsibility to coordinate the delivery from the seller.