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If we’re being honest, selling a car can be a real pain. Everything from trying to determine potential buyers – ie, which folks are actually interested and which are just window shopping – to negotiating with professional dealers, the usual ways of getting your vehicle sold can induce serious amounts of avoidance.
Enter Bidbus: an innovative, online auction platform that aims to transform this whole car-selling fiasco by offering a quick, streamlined process for car sellers. What? Too good to be true? Let’s explore…
Formed in 2022 by a group of former automotive professionals, the California-based Bidbus site allows sellers to showcase their cars to a whole network of dealers, and to ultimately receive a host of competitive bids in about two hours. And in case you’re wary, the site also claims to get you a free estimate in two minutes. 
Simplifying the Selling Process
The essence of Bidbus is to make the selling process hassle-free. Sellers start by entering basic specifications of their car, such as VIN, make, model, and condition. Once the vehicle is listed, it enters a dealer-only auction where prospective buyers bid for a period of two hours. By the end of the auction, the seller will have in hand the highest bid offered.
The entire process is executed without the need for sellers to haggle or deal with the logistics of traditional sales or trade-ins. A seller’s car essentially sells itself in the marketplace, freeing them from potential stress and wasted time. And what’s the fee for this service, you might wonder. Well, it’s a flat rate of $300 for the company to take all the dirty work out of car selling.
The Dealer’s Advantage
But Bidbus is not only there to help out frustrated sellers; dealers also stand to gain significantly from this auction setup. This is because during a conventional hunt for used cars, dealers are often stuck navigating large, impersonal auction houses like Manheim and ADESA. With hundreds of vehicles available, managing the selection process can be overwhelming,. Bidbus narrows the scope, offering dealers only a curated selection of quality cars, trucks, and SUVS that come straight from the seller. This not only makes choosing simpler, but ensures that each listed vehicle meets a certain standard, thereby interesting those dealers looking for reliable inventory. 
A Tailored Experience with Technology
Utilizing technology to link up buyers with the right vehicle, dealers can set specific criteria— features such as year of manufacture, mileage cap, and car type. Once a match is made within the system, dealers then receive a notification when appropriate choice pop up. This approach takes a lot of pressure off dealers, allowing them the ease and confidence of targeted shopping.
Expansion and Future Prospects
At the moment, Bidbus is only available in Southern California. That said, the company does aim to expand its operation to other areas. Their goal to create a vast network of quality vehicles that be sold quickly and efficiently to dealers on the hunt for reliable inventory. For now, Bidbus potentially signifies a huge shift in how vehicles are being bought and sold. By creating a trustworthy online environment for both sellers and buyers, the company stands to become a staple in the used car industry is immense.
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