EDGE Pipeline – Wholesale Dealer Auction

What is EDGE Pipeline?

EDGE Pipeline is the largest wholesale dealer platform in the USA, uniting more than 170 locations across the country. The platform features over 350,000 vehicles, with 500-600 new lots added weekly.

This is a B2B auction designed exclusively for professional market participants. A dealer license is required to participate in bidding, ensuring high-quality transactions and reliable counterparties.

The platform is actively used by more than 50,000 dealers, making it one of the largest and most liquid platforms in the US automotive industry.

Key Platform Features

EDGE Pipeline offers participants modern tools for efficient work. Bidding takes place in real time, allowing quick responses to price changes and making profitable bids.

More than 700 auctions are held weekly on the platform, and a convenient auction calendar allows you to plan participation in advance.

• Real-time bidding
• 700+ auctions weekly
• Convenient auction calendar
• Pre-bids available
• Instant purchase "Buy Now" option
• Mobile app for bidding

How Bidding Works on Pipeline

The bidding system on Pipeline provides several participation options. You can place bids in real time while following the auction online, or use the pre-bid feature to automatically participate in lots of interest.

For some lots, the "Buy Now" option is available, allowing you to purchase a vehicle instantly at a fixed price, bypassing the auction bidding.

After winning an auction, the buyer receives an invoice for the lot and commission fees. Payment is made via SWIFT transfer directly to the seller.

Who Sells on Pipeline

Various categories of sellers offer vehicles on the EDGE Pipeline platform. The majority are dealer centers selling trade-ins — vehicles accepted as partial payment for new ones.

The platform also features vehicles from rental companies, leasing organizations, and corporate fleets. New unsold vehicles from official dealers are also frequently available.

• Dealer trade-in vehicles
• Rental company vehicles
• Leased vehicles
• Corporate fleet vehicles
• New unsold cars

Advantages Over Other Auctions

Pipeline compares favorably to insurance auctions like Copart and IAAI. It primarily features whole vehicles without serious damage that have passed initial dealer inspection. Thanks to the dealer format, commissions are significantly lower than at insurance auctions.

• Greater selection of undamaged vehicles compared to Copart
• Lower commissions than insurance auctions
• Transparent vehicle history from dealers
• Minimal flood-damaged and total loss vehicles
• Quality pre-sale lot preparation
• Reliable sellers with dealer licenses

Favorable Pricing Policy

One of Pipeline's main advantages is significantly lower commission fees compared to insurance auctions. On Pipeline, commission is $300-350 per lot, while on Copart and IAAI it can reach $550-600 or more.

Savings on commissions make purchasing on Pipeline especially profitable, particularly when dealing with mid-range and high-end vehicles.

Additionally, dealer auctions lack many hidden fees typical of insurance platforms.

Lot Admission Requirements

All vehicles listed on Pipeline undergo mandatory pre-sale inspection. Dealers are required to provide accurate information about vehicle condition, minimizing risks for buyers.

Each lot is accompanied by a detailed condition report, including information about the body, engine, transmission, interior, and vehicle electronics.

Condition Rating System

A five-point scale from 0 to 5 is used to assess vehicle condition on Pipeline. The rating considers appearance, technical condition, interior condition, and overall vehicle completeness.

A rating of 5 means a vehicle in excellent condition, close to new. A rating of 4 indicates good condition with minimal signs of use. A rating of 3 means satisfactory condition requiring cosmetic repairs.

Vehicles with ratings below 3 are rare, as dealers prefer to auction equipment in good condition.

What Vehicles You Can Buy

Pipeline offers a wide range of vehicles of all classes — from budget sedans to premium SUVs and sports cars. A significant portion of the inventory consists of low-mileage vehicles that went through trade-in at official dealers.

In recent years, the platform has seen active growth in electric vehicles and hybrids, associated with the rapid development of this segment in the USA.

• Economy class sedans
• Crossovers and SUVs
• Premium vehicles
• Sports models
• Electric vehicles (Tesla, Rivian, Lucid)
• Hybrids and plug-in hybrids
• Pickups and commercial vehicles

How to Order a Vehicle from Pipeline through WESTMOTORS

Participation in EDGE Pipeline auctions requires a US dealer license, which private buyers don't have. WESTMOTORS acts as an official intermediary, providing access to closed dealer auctions.

Our specialists will help you select the optimal vehicle, verify its history, organize auction participation, and provide complete transaction support — from purchase to delivery to Belarus.

Thanks to direct access to dealer platforms, we offer vehicles at more favorable prices than at open insurance auctions. Delivery time is 30-45 days.