Maximize Your Independent Dealer Success on OPENLANE
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Navigating the competitive world of independent car dealerships can be a constant hustle, and finding vehicles that fit your dealership’s needs in a timely manner can be a challenge.
The OPENLANE US digital marketplace is the ultimate platform for independent car dealers looking to maximize success. OPENLANE features thousands of new listings daily, with all the inventory you need at your fingertips. Dealers can buy or sell anytime, anywhere — and with our 24/7 availability, you are sure to find the perfect vehicle.
Inventory on the Marketplace
OPENLANE brings a diverse and comprehensive selection of inventory directly to your fingertips, simplifying the buying process and saving you time. Whether you’re checking out dealer trades or exploring exclusive off-lease, rental, fleet and more, our marketplace has the vehicles to meet your customer’s needs. Find vehicles of every age, condition, and price point, and with tens of thousands of vehicles listed every month, you’re bound to find the right one for you.
If you’re looking for dealer trades, we got you covered! Our wide variety of vehicles is constantly being updated, and the best part: they typically sell in less than a day. If you’re looking to stock your lot with higher quality, lower mileage late model vehicles, our marketplace offers exclusive first access to off-lease, fleet and rental inventory from more than 40 OEMs, and financial institutions.
No matter what you’re looking for, OPENLANE has the vehicles your customers are craving, with a marketplace that offers you access to all the cars and sales types that fit your schedule
Effective Strategies for Sourcing
Our platform is designed to meet all of your business needs, with our always on-sourcing available anytime, anywhere on desktop or mobile. We help you save time with our advanced filters, notifications and curated recommendations.
With OPENLANE — you’re in the driver’s seat, and can buy cars when and how you want. Our US marketplace offers 24/7 availability, with a “Buy Now” option allowing you to skip the negotiation process altogether and buy immediately at the vehicle’s set price.
Like to plan your week in advance with a regular dedicated time for sourcing inventory? Auctions are held Mondays and Thursdays from 2-4 PM CT, including options to preview inventory and filter “reserve met” to help you optimize your buying strategy.
Need a little more flexibility in your schedule but still want to speed up your wholesaling while browsing listings? Look for vehicles that have entered Absolute Sale mode, which indicates the seller has committed to sell to the highest offer at 3 PM CT, allowing you to bid with more confidence and efficiency.
Our inspection process increases transparency and helps you know exactly what you’re bidding on. Inspections are done by experienced inspectors, powering an easy-to-understand condition report, featuring our Visual Boost AI, which helps highlight areas of exterior damage. Code Boost IQ translates nearly 40,000 OBD2 codes into a simple and easy-to-read color coded format.
Understanding OPENLANE Protections
Whether your independent dealership is a single lot with 10 cars or multi-store with dozens or even hundreds, getting what you pay for is critical to the success of your business. OPENLANE’s “As Described” guarantee provides peace of mind that your vehicle will be exactly as listed when it arrives. As the vehicle’s sale price increases so does the items covered by arbitration, with fees scaling based on factors like price and mileage. The As Described Guarantee is good 5 days from purchase or 7 days from delivery using OPENLANE transport.
Think you need more time? We also offer an extended guarantee, which gives you a full 14 calendar days from purchase or delivery if using OPENLANE transport.
Ready to get Started?
Ready to discover how OPENLANE can help your independent dealership? Now’s the perfect time to enhance your inventory, get started today!
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