How CarStruck works

Free and no dealer licence needed. Phone number, photo ID, a selfie we match to it, and a card on file. About three minutes, and it keeps fake accounts out.

Every auction runs 7 days. Each car shows its inspection report and an all-in price, fee and tax included, so you know what you'll pay. When you bid, we hold the 3.9% buyer fee on your card. Nothing is charged unless you win.

A bid in the last 2 minutes puts the clock back to 2:00. The auction ends only when nobody bids for two full minutes. Tap the bookmark on any car and we'll remind you an hour before it ends.

If the auction ends with the reserve met, the car is yours. We charge the buyer fee and connect you with the seller right away. Remember, every bid is legally binding.

Sign the bill of sale and pay the seller directly, by bank transfer or bank draft. CarStruck isn't part of the payment and never holds the car money. Pick the car up within 7 days. Prefer delivery? Pay before it arrives, and the driver confirms the VIN at handover.

VIN, kilometres and a few photos. We take cars in the GTA worth $40K or more with under 100,000 km; classics by approval. We reply within one business day.

Photo ID, a selfie and your ownership. Our inspector checks them and the VIN in person at the inspection. A loan on the car is fine; a lease has to be bought out first.

An independent inspector comes to you: test drive, full check, code scan and photos. We write the listing and check your reserve. Nothing goes live until you say so.

Answer questions in the comments; buyers trust sellers who reply quickly. We tell you about every bid. You can lower your reserve while it runs, never raise it. While your car is live on CarStruck, it can't be sold or advertised anywhere else.

You get the buyer's name and number right away. You both sign the bill of sale, and the buyer pays you directly. Don't hand over the car or keys until the money has cleared. Reserve not met? You have 24 hours to accept the high bid.