AFC dealers get more with OPENLANE

OPENLANE helps you find better inventory faster in a digital marketplace designed to match the right buyer with the right car, all with AFC financing directly built in.

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Easy guaranteed
Inspections & CRs
Transport & logistics
Expand buying power

Designed to meet your dealership’s needs

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The inventory you need

Featuring dealer trades, rentals, exclusive off-lease and more at every price point

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Source your way

Buy anytime, anywhere in our 24/7 marketplace or twice-a-week auctions

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Curated recommendations

Find the right cars faster with advanced filters and personalized run lists

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The lowest fees

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

Professional inspections

Full visual inspections and test drives done by seasoned inspectors — so you get the real condition, not a biased report.

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Thorough condition reports

Key vehicle components evaluated in easy-to-digest condition reports, saving you time and giving you confidence.

A digital car condition report displays sections for Mechanical, Frame & underbody, Interior, Exterior, Tires & wheels, and Major power options, along with an AutoCheck summary showing owner and accident status.

AI-enhanced CRs

Our tech provides exterior damage detection, engine audio analysis, decoded OBD2 codes and VIN-specific pricing guidance.

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Powerful protections

Buy with confidence knowing that 93% of vehicles are backed by our industry-leading As Described Guarantee.

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Professional inspections

Full visual inspections and test drives done by seasoned inspectors — so you get the real condition, not a biased report.

Two people wearing dark polo shirts stand beside an open car hood outdoors, with one person pointing at an engine component while the other observes.

Thorough condition reports

Key vehicle components evaluated in easy-to-digest condition reports, saving you time and giving you confidence.

AI-enhanced CRs

Our tech provides exterior damage detection, engine audio analysis, decoded OBD2 codes and VIN-specific pricing guidance.

A digital car condition report displays sections for Mechanical, Frame & underbody, Interior, Exterior, Tires & wheels, and Major power options, along with an AutoCheck summary showing owner and accident status.

Powerful protections

Buy with confidence knowing that 93% of vehicles are backed by our industry-leading As Described Guarantee.

A computer screen displays a vehicle analysis app showing a black SUV and damage marks. Overlay icons highlight features: Damage Detection, OBD2 Decoder, and Engine Analysis with a soundwave graphic.
A person sits in the driver’s seat of a car with the door open, looking ahead. Overlay text displays check-marked features: As Described, As Described $6k+, and Extended Guarantee.

 

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

  • OPENLANE
  • Physical auctions

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

What AFC dealers
get with OPENLANE

AFC dealers deserve a faster, simpler wholesale workflow. With integrated financing, always-on inventory, and exclusive incentives, OPENLANE helps you stock your lot — and protect your margins — with less friction.

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How it works

Get started in three easy steps

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  1. Create your OPENLANE account

    Registration is quick
— and free for licensed dealers.

  2. Connect your AFC financing

    Use your existing AFC line for eligible purchases on OPENLANE.

  3. Start buying digitally

    Bid, buy, finance, track and transport
— all in one platform.

  1. Create your OPENLANE account

    Registration is quick
— and free for licensed dealers.

  2. Connect your AFC financing

    Use your existing AFC line for eligible purchases on OPENLANE.

  3. Start buying digitally

    Bid, buy, finance, track and transport
— all in one platform.

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Get started with OPENLANE

New OPENLANE dealers receive $500 in buy fee credits*

Join the dealers already using OPENLANE to streamline sourcing, simplify delivery, and stay ahead of the competition.

*Full promotional terms and conditions apply.

The afc logo and “AFCDealer” are trademarks of Automotive Finance Corporation, an Indiana corporation, licensed to its affiliate BacklotCars Inc.’s dba OPENLANE (“OPENLANE”)]. “AFC” refers to Automotive Finance Corporation, and AFC Cal, LLC in their respective jurisdictions. All California transactions are through AFC Cal, LLC. California loans will be made pursuant to the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation Lender’s License.

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