OPENLANE – online vehicle auctions for professionals

Access for automotive professionals

OPENLANE is not a consumer car shop. Auction access is provided to eligible companies and professionals operating in the automotive sector. Registration requires valid company information, VAT details and the data needed to verify the business and its representative. An authorised person must represent the company and be able to enter into transactions on its behalf.

Account verification helps maintain a professional B2B environment. Once approved, users can browse available stock, save searches, follow auctions and manage purchases from their account.

Used vehicles for B2B purchasing

The OPENLANE catalogue includes passenger cars, vans, light commercial vehicles and damaged vehicles. Listings may come from manufacturers, leasing companies, fleet owners, rental businesses and professional dealers. The stock serves both resellers and companies that regularly source particular makes, models or vehicle specifications.

Search tools can filter vehicles by make, model, year, mileage, fuel, transmission, body type, origin and other relevant criteria. Saved searches and notifications make it easier for buyers to monitor vehicles that match their commercial strategy.

Online auctions and buying methods

Vehicles may be offered through open or private auctions, fixed-price sales, dynamic bidding or negotiation. The sale type, bidding period and applicable conditions are shown on each vehicle page. Bids should be reviewed carefully because an accepted bid and awarded vehicle may create a binding purchase.

Before bidding, buyers should review the price, displayed fees, available documents, vehicle location and estimated transport cost. This provides a more accurate total acquisition cost than the auction price alone.

Vehicle descriptions, images and condition

Listings may include technical data, mileage, photographs, maintenance information, documents and details of visible damage. The information available depends on the vehicle source and inspection type. Buyers should review the complete description and image set before placing a bid.

Wear, damage, missing documents and tax-specific details should be included in the profitability calculation. OPENLANE also provides a claims process for eligible cases, subject to the published deadlines and evidence requirements.

Costs, invoicing and payment

The final cost may include the vehicle price, auction fees, administration costs, transport and charges related to documents or pickup. Applicable amounts are displayed on the platform and vary by vehicle, country, transaction type and selected services. Invoices and payment information are available in the buyer account.

After a vehicle is awarded, payment follows the instructions and deadlines shown by OPENLANE, commonly by bank transfer. Vehicle references must be included correctly so the payment can be identified and processed.

Transport and pickup in Romania

Buyers can use an available transport option through OPENLANE or arrange vehicle pickup independently. Price and delivery time depend on the origin, destination, size and condition of the vehicle. Road transport entering Romania may be subject to RO e-Transport declarations and a UIT code, depending on the transaction and applicable legislation.

Before pickup, the release authorisation, address, opening hours and required carrier documents should be checked. Correct planning helps prevent delays and additional charges.

Vehicle documents and delivery confirmation

The document workflow may include the invoice, pickup authorisation, CMR or certificate of delivery and the original vehicle papers. After delivery, buyers may need to upload completed transport documents for verification. Vehicle documents are then dispatched according to the process and availability stated by OPENLANE.

Company, carrier and vehicle data should remain consistent across every document. Differences can delay verification, release of papers or completion of the transaction.

Services for buyers and sellers

For buyers, OPENLANE centralises European vehicle stock and tools for cross-border purchasing. For sellers, it provides access to an international network of professional buyers and remarketing solutions for fleets, leasing companies, manufacturers and dealers. Open and private auctions allow the sales process to be adapted to the stock and intended audience.

Account security and the official domain

The official European website uses the openlane.eu domain. Login details, company information and payment instructions should only be entered or confirmed on official pages. Requests for payment to unverified accounts, password disclosure or links to lookalike domains should be treated with caution. Checking the beneficiary and transaction references before payment is essential.