Overview
When selling your car, the main choice is between listing privately or selling through Bidbus’s dealer auction. Here’s how they stack up:
Private Sale vs. Bidbus — Real Example
Private Sale: A Toyota Tacoma might be listed for $35,500. But it can take a month or more to find a buyer, and there’s no guarantee it sells. If it doesn’t move, you’ll likely need to drop the price — and still deal with no-shows, scams, and all the paperwork yourself.
Bidbus Auction: The same Tacoma could sell for $34,000–$34,500 on Bidbus. That’s about $1,000 less than the private asking price, but the difference is this: you get a guaranteed sale in just 2 hours, with vetted franchise dealers and Bidbus handling the process.
Why Bidbus wins
Speed: Hours vs. a month
Certainty: Guaranteed sale if reserve is met vs. no guarantee at all
Safety: Licensed franchise dealers vs. random private buyers
Less hassle: Bidbus guides you through paperwork and logistics vs. doing it all yourself
In short
On paper, a private listing may look like more money. In reality, Bidbus gives you the faster, safer, and smarter way to sell, with guaranteed offers that reflect your car’s true market value.