Cars & Bids Auctions

Cars & Bids Auctions

For the modern car enthusiast

5.6K ratings
116 reviews
Free

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Released
October 14, 2024
Updated
October 5, 2026

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This app is an automotive auction marketplace for car enthusiasts. Buy, sell, and connect with a large community of fellow car lovers. Get notifications for auctions and track your favorite vehicles.

✓Push notifications for auctions
✓Watch list for favorite vehicles
✓Easy car submission process
✓Quick selling of cars and trucks
✓Community forum for enthusiasts
✓Connect with other car lovers
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What's New in Cars & Bids Auctions

26.9.1

October 5, 2026

- New Events screen. Browse upcoming Cars & Bids events in a faster, redesigned screen. - Customize your homepage. Pick what shows up on your homepage from Settings. - Simpler navigation. We've tidied up the app's tabs so it's easier to get where you're going. - Smoother sign-in. You'll be signed out unexpectedly less often. - Assorted bug fixes and improvements! Hotfix 10/5 - Register to bid with Stri[ may occasionally show a captcha, this didn't display correctly due to navigation policies but is fixed now.

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User reviews

Doesn’t work landscape on iPad

Annoying when apps don’t work landscape on iPads

Scam site

This site is purely a scam. They are charging “buyers” fees for vehicles that do not exist or are trashed.

Very expensive for the buyer

This site is geared towards high end cars for collectors. For average buyers, a $1000 buyer fee on a $20k car sold privately is unreasonable.

iPad App

Can we get an iPad version so it fits the screen rather than upscaling the iPhone version please and thank you.

Zero Protection, All Commission: Avoid Cars & Bids

If you are thinking about buying a vehicle on Cars & Bids, I highly recommend looking elsewhere. I recently won an auction, completed all the necessary paperwork, and finalized my financing, only for the seller to flat-out refuse to ship the car. Despite holding up my end of the deal, Cars & Bids offered absolutely zero buyer protection.

It has become painfully clear that this company only cares about collecting their commission. Once they have their fee, you are completely on your own—even if the car is blatantly misrepresented or stated incorrectly in the listing.

Cars & Bids is incredibly good at isolating themselves from culpability while actively censoring anything that might make them look bad. It seems like a brilliant business model for them: collect millions in fees with absolutely zero legal exposure, while allowing both buyers and sellers to get screwed along the way.

To make matters worse, when I tried to get help with my situation, support completely ignored their own formal "Terms of Use" and "Auction Agreement." Instead, they pointed to a small, obscure bullet point hidden in their FAQs stating that "buyers are expected to complete the transaction within 7 days" just to wash their hands of the problem. I would guess the vast majority of sales on their platform are not fully completed within 7 days. In fact, I know this to be true because that was exactly the case when I sold a car through them a few years ago, and they had no issue with it then.

Save yourself the headache and the money. They will gladly take your fee and leave you to fend for yourself when things go wrong.
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Reported Bugs

1 issue

Navigation issues when returning from car details

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Requested Features

3 requests

Add iPad app support

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Improve search and navigation experience

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Provide more transparency on final transaction costs

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FAQ

What is the Cars & Bids app?

The Cars & Bids app is an online automotive auction marketplace designed for modern car enthusiasts. It allows users to buy and sell vehicles, connect with a community of like-minded individuals, and stay updated on auction activity.

What are the key features of the app?

Key features include push notifications to never miss an auction or outbid alert, a watch list to track favorite makes, models, and searches, and a quick and easy submission process for selling your car. The app also fosters a community for enthusiasts to connect and share.

How do I sell my car on Cars & Bids?

Selling your car is a quick and easy process. The app guides you through a few steps to determine if your car meets the marketplace criteria. If it does, you'll receive support throughout the listing and post-sale process, with listings often ready in a week or less.

Is the app free to use?

The app is free to download and use. While the description mentions "free with in-app purchases," it does not specify what these purchases entail. The core functionality of browsing, bidding, and participating in the community is accessible without direct cost.

Who is the target audience for this app?

The app is specifically designed for modern car enthusiasts who are passionate about buying, selling, or discussing vehicles. This includes individuals looking for a new daily driver, collectors seeking unique vehicles, and anyone who enjoys engaging with a community centered around automotive culture.