Reclaim your time, boost your profits

OPENLANE’s digital auction platform provides automotive dealers with exclusive access to in-demand inventory in a dealer-to-dealer marketplace, built to match the right buyer with the right vehicle at the right price. 

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The cars your customers are looking for

Take your wholesale vehicle sourcing to the next level. With inventory at every age, condition and price point, it’s easy to buy wholesale cars online.

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Fresh dealer trades

OPENLANE’s nationwide dealer network gives you access to units near and far.

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Exclusive off-lease inventory

First access to late-model, fleet-maintained, retail-ready wholesale units.

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Low-end units

Find salvage and scrap vehicles from project to parts-only cars.

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Everything in between

Fill out your lot with inventory from fleet, rental, speciality and more.

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Inspections done by humans,
enhanced by AI

From roof to rims, bumper to bumper, every vehicle goes through comprehensive, AI-enhanced inspections to power in-depth vehicle condition reports you can trust.

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Transparent wholesale inspections

Cosmetic checks, test drives and mechanical evaluations performed by experienced inspectors — so you get the real condition, not a biased report.

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Detailed condition reports

25+ photos, “Warning-Only” views, component level details, and complimentary AutoCheck® reports give you the full story upfront, so you avoid costly misses.

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Tech-enhanced accuracy

AI-highlighted damage detection, engine audio analysis and condition report scores to help you protect your margins on every buy.

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OPENLANE Predictive Pricing

Accurate, VIN specific pricing guidance with 30, 60 and 90 outlooks give you clearer estimates and tighter price ranges.

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Transparent wholesale inspections

Cosmetic checks, test drives and mechanical evaluations performed by experienced inspectors — so you get the real condition, not a biased report.

Two people in dark polo shirts stand outside next to a red car with the hood open, inspecting the engine. One person points to a part under the hood while the other looks on.

Detailed condition reports

25+ photos, “Warning-Only” views, component level details, and complimentary AutoCheck® reports give you the full story upfront, so you avoid costly misses.

A digital vehicle condition report displays checkmarks, warnings, and images for categories like mechanical, frame, exterior, and interior, with an AutoCheck section showing owner and accident checks. Blue gradient background.

Tech-enhanced accuracy

AI-highlighted damage detection, engine audio analysis and condition report scores to help you protect your margins on every buy.

A computer screen displays a black pickup truck with detected damage highlighted. Feature boxes read: Damage Detection, OBD2 Decoder, and Engine Analysis, suggesting advanced vehicle diagnostic tools.

OPENLANE Predictive Pricing

Accurate, VIN specific pricing guidance with 30, 60 and 90 outlooks give you clearer estimates and tighter price ranges.

A silver sports car with graphs showing current average price, price range, and a 90-day forecast indicating prices are expected to rise from low to high.

Buy with confidence, we’ve got you covered

You can buy with peace of mind knowing your purchase is backed by the strong arbitration policy for dealers.

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More protection than just “AS-IS”

Only 7% of units are listed AS-IS, meaning almost all our inventory is backed by a best-in-class arb experience.

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As Described Guarantee

Our buyer protection means you know the car’s condition matches what the condition report claims down to the component level.

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Extended Guarantee

Need more time to be sure? Receive up to 14 calendar days from purchase or delivery so you can make sure the car is right for you.

We make wholesale easy for you

We’re all about letting you wholesale on your schedule, in the format that works best for your dealership. 

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24/7 wholesale access

Buy when you want with OPENLANE’s always-on digital marketplace designed to meet your dealership’s needs.

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Bi-weekly auctions

Get in on the action with fast paced live auctions every Monday and Thursday. 

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Faster wholesale

Buy it Now for immediate purchases, or try Absolute Sale where cars will sell to the highest bidder at the end of each day.

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Let us handle all of your wholesale vehicle logistics

while you focus on your customers

Upfront transport pricing

Receive instant quotes with upfront pricing and no surprises when the truck arrives. 

Dealer floorplan financing

Expand your buying power with floorplan financing directly integrated into the OPENLANE platform.

A team focused on your business

Get priority support from people who understand your lot and are here to keep your deals on track.

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Designed to meet your needs

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Source from thousands of daily listings anytime, anywhere.

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Curated recommendations, advanced filters and notifications so you never miss a good deal.

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Integrated transportation and floorplan payments.

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Protect your margins with the most competitive buy fees in the industry.

Still buying at physical auctions?

See why OPENLANE is the preferred digital wholesale auction for dealers like you.

 

INVENTORY

INSPECTION QUALITY

WHEN TO BUY

WHERE TO BUY

BUY FEES

BUYER PROTECTIONS

Physical auctions

Local

Reports with limited information or breakdowns

Stuck waiting for auction day

In-lane, away from your dealership

Higher fees mean slimmer margins

Industry-standard NAAA protections

OPENLANE

Thousands of cars from dealers nationwide

Key components evaluated individually from tech-aided inspectors

All day, every day

Wherever you are

The most competitive in the industry* *Based on a survey of publicly available competitor base fee schedules as of February 15, 2026.

The strongest arbitration policies

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⁨⁨INVENTORY

Thousands of cars from dealers nationwide

INSPECTION QUALITY

Key components evaluated individually from tech-aided inspectors

WHEN TO BUY

All day, every day

WHERE TO BUY

Wherever you are

BUY FEES

The most competitive in the industry*

*Based on a survey of publicly available competitor base fee schedules as of February 15, 2026.

BUYER PROTECTIONS

The strongest arbitration policies

New OPENLANE independent dealers

Sign up today and receive $350+ buy fee credits

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