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
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
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’s proud to be a partner of Carolinas Independent Automobile Dealers Association & North Carolina Automobile Dealers Association
Get $350+ in buy fee credits when you join OPENLANE through this page — our way of welcoming new Carolinas Independent Automobile Dealers Association & North Carolina Automobile Dealers Association members to a faster, more transparent wholesale experience.
"If you want to grow your business, use this platform."
"I’ve never had an issue with an inspection with OPENLANE. They announce everything."
Medici Ghounim, Reed Nissan
"OPENLANE helps us save money on fees and find units that are worth our time. It just works."
Jason Monroe, Mr. Care AutoNew OPENLANE independent dealers
OPENLANE hosts weekly timed auctions that give North Carolina dealers a consistent opportunity to source wholesale inventory. Dealers can preview vehicles before bidding begins, add vehicles to their Watchlist and use Auto Bid to compete more efficiently. In addition to weekly auctions, dealers can browse and buy inventory 24/7 through the OPENLANE Marketplace.
OPENLANE makes it easy to search for vehicles that meet North Carolina’s stricter emissions and registration requirements. Dealers can use the North Carolina vehicle filter to quickly identify inventory that aligns with North Carolina purchasing needs, helping simplify sourcing for dealerships selling throughout the state.
Yes. OPENLANE connects dealers with inventory from across North Carolina, making it easy to source vehicles whether your dealership is in Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham, Greensboro, Cary, Greenville, Winston Salem, Asheville, Fayetteville or Wilmington. Dealers can also expand their search to nationwide inventory while using filters to find vehicles that fit their business needs.
OPENLANE’s weekly timed auctions combine the excitement of a live auction with the convenience of buying online. Dealers can review condition reports before bidding, build a Watchlist, set Auto Bids and compete from anywhere—without traveling to a physical auction. OPENLANE’s digital auctions run every Monday and Thursday from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM PT.
Every eligible vehicle includes a detailed condition report completed by experienced inspectors and enhanced with AI-powered technologies such as exterior damage detection, engine audio analysis and OBD2 diagnostics. Eligible purchases are also backed by buyer protection programs, helping North Carolina dealers source inventory with greater confidence.
