Adesa – Car Auction

How to Buy a Used Car at Adesa Auction?

Licensed dealers purchasing vehicles wholesale through the trade-in system are admitted to auction bidding. Bids on lots are accepted online. Auction organizers thoroughly inspect each vehicle before sale. This is done by a qualified technical inspector who provides a condition report. Based on the inspection results, an approximate value is set, then the vehicle is sent to auction.

Additionally, buyers are attracted by the transparency of operations on the platform. Among the lots, there are "lemons", flood-damaged vehicles, and cars that have been vandalized. The organizers do not hide this. Buyers can learn the vehicle's history before the auction ends, with a detailed report including photographs provided.

About 3.5 million vehicles with various types of damage enter US car auctions annually

Suppliers are predominantly insurance, leasing, and rental organizations. In the United States, it's generally not customary to restore vehicles for further use. The high standard of living and excellent leasing conditions allow Americans to change cars every 2-3 years.

Adesa is an online auction where you can profitably purchase a used car. Daily, it offers more than 3,000 vehicles, including vans, trucks, and passenger cars. Operating in the market for over 30 years, the auction has grown its capabilities to impressive volumes.

Today, the company operates 67 auctions in the United States, Canada (20 locations), Mexico, and Europe.

History of ADESA Auction

Adesa Auction was founded in 1989. Initially, it worked with used car sellers and buyers, offering solutions for convenient and profitable wholesale vehicle sales. Until the early 2000s, the company actively expanded its network and client base.

In 2008, the company became a full-fledged auction after acquiring Live Global Bid software. This improved the bidding system and enabled running multiple auctions simultaneously without failures.

Currently, the company employs about 11,000 workers. The average turnover is more than 3 million vehicles per year.

Features of Adesa Auction

The auction's popularity can be easily explained by its features and numerous advantages. Only licensed dealers who purchase vehicles wholesale through the trade-in system are admitted to bidding. Bids are accepted online.

One of Adesa's distinctive features is that each vehicle is thoroughly inspected before sale. Highly qualified inspectors are brought in who provide conclusions after detailed examination of vehicles.

What also attracts potential buyers is that Adesa is completely transparent. Each vehicle comes with a detailed description and photographs that buyers can view before bidding begins.

What Cars Can Be Purchased at Adesa

Various vehicles are constantly listed at the auction. If grouped by type of damage, they are divided into the following categories:

• Vehicles after adverse weather conditions — Cars that survived hail, with broken glass or dents on the body. Cosmetic repairs are sufficient since the interior and engine bay are intact.
• Vehicles after minor accidents — Damage from parking or light collisions. At auctions, such vehicles are sold at prices much lower than market value.
• Vehicles with moderate damage — Minor body damage. If the body geometry is intact and glass or suspension elements need replacement — this is not a problem.
• Vehicles with severe damage — Completely flooded, burned, with serious body damage. Such vehicles are purchased for parts at significantly reduced prices.

Types of Auctions at Adesa

Adesa offers four types of auctions:

• Dynamic — Participants place their bids against others until the auction ends.
• Blind — No one except the bidder can see the bid amounts. After 2 days, the participant learns the seller's decision.
• Fixed Price — The buyer immediately reserves the vehicle for a fixed amount. 100% guarantee of getting the lot.
• Target — If a participant's bid is higher than the target price among all other bids, they win the lot.

Advantages of Adesa Auction

The main advantages of Adesa include the following:

• Some of the lowest auction fees in the USA
• Wide selection of vehicles for finding and purchasing
• Convenient search with sorting by criteria
• Affordable vehicle delivery prices
• Detailed history of each used car
• Comprehensive documentation support throughout the transaction
• Ability to buy vehicles in the mobile app

Buying through WESTMOTORS

Vehicle selection and delivery from the USA is trusted to professionals. By working with licensed dealers, Adesa auction ensures fair bidding.

WESTMOTORS provides access to Adesa auction for private clients. We help select a vehicle and organize the complete purchase and delivery cycle. Our managers thoroughly inspect each vehicle before purchase.