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Buying a car

Found a car you like? Here's how to bid with confidence and, with a bit of luck, drive it home.

  1. 1

    Create your account and get verified

    Sign up, confirm your email, then complete profile verification with a valid ID. We check every bidder so you know you're bidding against real people.

  2. 2

    Check the car before you bid

    It's up to you to be sure the car is right for you before you bid.

    • Read the whole listing: photos, specs, disclosed defects and history.
    • Ask the seller questions in the comments.
    • If you can, see the car in person or have a mechanic you trust inspect it.
  3. 3

    Pay the bidding deposit

    • Each auction needs a refundable deposit: 5% of its starting bid (₱10,000 minimum, ₱50,000 maximum).
    • Send it by bank transfer and upload your receipt. Bidding opens once our team confirms it.
    • Deposits close 40 minutes before the auction ends.
    • Bidding often? A VIP deposit lets you bid on every auction without paying one each time.
  4. 4

    Place your bids

    • Bids are binding and can't be taken back, so only bid if you're ready to buy.
    • A bid in the last 2 minutes adds 2 more minutes to the clock, so everyone gets a fair chance to answer.
  5. 5

    Win the auction

    • The highest bid wins, as long as it meets the seller's reserve price (if there is one).
    • If you win, your deposit becomes your service fee, so you pay just the winning bid.
    • If you don't win, your deposit goes back to the refund account you gave us.
  6. 6

    Complete the purchase

    • Our team calls you and the seller to agree how the sale will be handled: you pay the seller directly, or we handle the transfer for you with EasyProcess (₱20,000 processing fee).
    • Pay by the deadline shown in your Buyer Dashboard. Backing out after winning forfeits your deposit.
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