# OPENLANE US — Wholesale Dealer Marketplace

> Wholesale used vehicle marketplace for dealers to buy and sell inventory. (iPhone/iPad app by BacklotCars, Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openlane-us/id1175036411 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [BacklotCars, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1061715746)
- Category: Productivity, Business
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 101 App Store ratings · 35 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 55 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-11-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openlane-us/id1175036411/reviews.md

## What is OPENLANE US?

The OPENLANE app brings together buyers and sellers in the preferred US marketplace for wholesale used vehicles. Wholesale dealers can seamlessly switch between buying and selling all within one consolidated and easy to navigate app, making dealer to dealer car sales easier than ever before. 

OPENLANE’s digital marketplace offers a fast, easy and transparent way to sell and source used and fresh vehicle inventory—anytime, anywhere. We bring together the leading OEMs, dealers, fleet operators, rental companies and financial institutions to match the right buyer with the right car at every price point.
 
We give you the power to buy or sell your way with OPENLANE’s variety of sale types.  Whether you prefer the fast-paced action of the standard online dealer auction format, the flexibility and variety of OPENLANE’s marketplace or the certainty of Absolute Sale, OPENLANE has a sourcing or selling solution for you. 

The OPENLANE Marketplace offers sellers strong results with 110% of book value on average across all price bands, often in less than a day. Thanks to the wholesale industry's first AI-enhanced damage detection feature and the most robust search and filtering capabilities on the market, buyers are able to source inventory faster and with more confidence than ever before—all with the industry’s most competitive fees.

OPENLANE condition reports feature:
- An easy-to-read layout to quickly determine if the vehicle has issues
- Visual Boost AI™, an AI-enhanced exterior detected damage visualization
- Easy-to-read scan codes with Code Boost IQ, engine noise audio files, photos and more
- Complimentary AutoCheckⓇ on all listings

Find all the buyers, all the sellers and all the vehicles right now on the OPENLANE app.

## Key features

- Wholesale used vehicle marketplace
- Seamless buying and selling
- Multiple sale types (auction, marketplace, absolute sale)
- AI-enhanced damage detection
- Detailed condition reports
- Complimentary AutoCheck reports

## Recent user reviews (10 of 35)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openlane-us/id1175036411/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Scammers!

*2026-07-30*

This company will sell you piles of junk and when you arbitrate, you’ll be stuck with it. Run away!!

### 1/5 — DO NOT BUY CARS FROM THEM

*2026-07-25*

I bought a Kia forte on Openlane that per their inspection had no issues. When the car arrived if was blowing smoke from the tail pipe. I took the car to a dealer as they requested. Kia found the cylinder walls were scored beyond repair and the car needed a new engine. $7700 repair. I forwarded all documents to Openlane. An arbitrator calls me and says they use an internal labor rate of $95 an hour (even thought they don’t do repairs) and he found a used engine at LKQ for $2100. So the best they will do is comp me 3 grand. I do not have a shop that will do the job for under 5 grand because no one does labor for $95 an hour. Now I have to lose money and have a car down for weeks because of their bad inspection. I took it a step further because the seller had bought the car from Manheim. Turns out they tried to arb it for the SAME ISSUE. So now not only is it just plain fraud but Openlane will still not take the car back.

### 1/5 — Not anymore wholesale marketplace

*2026-04-19*

From December 2025 they have hired extra staff to sign up excessive buyers. So how it used to be not anymore. Most of the time big dealers pay retail price to acquire inventory. They are trying to favor sellers the most to generate more revenue of the company.

### 1/5 — NOT FOR BUYERS

*2026-04-01*

Absolutely garbage don’t buy nothing here they don’t cover nothing and it was the as described price they are only for the seller not the buyer zero stars if I could

### 1/5 — Not worth the stress

*2026-03-05*

Bug issues with the app, issues with honest listings, please do not waste your time with this business. I learned the hard way. Several times. Never changes

### 5/5 — Larry

*2026-01-21*

Solid app with accurate vehicle descriptions. A few minor cosmetic details might be missed, but nothing serious. Overall, a good experience.

### 1/5 — So glitchy

*2025-12-18, version 5.31.1*

Horrible App, I don’t know who they have building these apps, it’s so glitchy, the timestamps don’t work. The filters don’t save. The notifications are outdated. The bidding options don’t work. And the worst part is that they don’t update it!

### 1/5 — DO NOT USE

*2025-11-13*

They do not back inspections. My dealership has been buying from auctions for 27 years, been using OPENLANE for a few years now. They will fight you on everything. When signing up, they tell you “inspections are 100% backed. If it’s not just how it says it is, we will make it right.” I can assure you they won’t. I have eaten SEVERAL transmissions and motors. I’ve lost over $5k in the last month due to poor inspections and looking at losing another $4-6k on a truck I just bought. Hail damage, transmission is shot, motor has major misfires, interior smells like rotted fish and actively pouring water from the back glass (major obvious stains missed on inspection for leaking for months), front seat broke, dents, scratches, etc. But guess what? It’s my fault. I paid over loan for the truck as well because the inspection had green all the way down. Arbitration will fight you tooth and nail to keep from making it right or you’ll get “well we see a transmission is $4k, we’ll give you $1200 back to make it right”. I’m going back to ACV. For dealers trying to stay above water in these hard times, please look elsewhere.

### 3/5 — Can’t save pics

*2025-11-05*

Make it possible to save pictures. Right now you can’t do that through the app or the website. I need to show pictures to potential buyers. That will result in more sales for you. Right now I have to screenshot and crop each picture…wastes a lot of time… and I find myself spedning more time on other auctions for that sole reason.

### 1/5 — Don’t bother

*2025-08-15, version 5.19.0*

Three cars in a row had bad frames.  First car on me as the cost was below the 6000 mark.  Next Silverado purchased over 10000$ Truck showed up and was a complete piece of junk.  OPENLANE bought it back.  Third vehicle bought with guarantees.  Upon inspection found massive hole in the frame.   This time told deal with it.   What’s the point of the guarantee if they aren’t honored.

## Frequently asked questions about OPENLANE US

### What does the OPENLANE US app do?

The OPENLANE US app serves as a wholesale marketplace for used vehicles, connecting buyers and sellers within the US. It allows wholesale dealers to easily buy and sell inventory through various sale formats and provides tools for efficient sourcing and selling.

### What are the key features of the OPENLANE US app?

Key features include a consolidated marketplace for buying and selling, diverse sale types like auctions and absolute sales, AI-enhanced damage detection with Visual Boost AI™, detailed condition reports with Code Boost IQ, and complimentary AutoCheck reports on all listings.

### Is the OPENLANE US app free to use?

The app itself is free to download and use, functioning as a marketplace. However, as a wholesale platform, there are likely competitive fees associated with transactions, though the description highlights them as the most competitive in the industry.

### Who is the target audience for the OPENLANE US app?

The app is designed for wholesale dealers who are involved in the buying and selling of used vehicles. It aims to simplify the dealer-to-dealer car sales process, offering solutions for both sourcing and selling inventory.

### How does the AI-enhanced damage detection work?

The app features Visual Boost AI™, an AI-enhanced system that visualizes exterior damage on vehicles. This, along with other features like Code Boost IQ for engine noise and scan codes, helps buyers source inventory with more confidence and transparency.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.51.0 — 2026-08-19

- Bug fixes

### 5.50.0 — 2026-08-10

- Bug fixes

### 5.49.0 — 2026-07-21

- Bug fixes

### 5.48.0 — 2026-07-15

- Bug fixes

### 5.47.0 — 2026-07-13

- Bug fixes

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## More apps by BacklotCars, Inc

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All apps by BacklotCars, Inc: https://appshunter.io/developer/1061715746

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