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Your car,bought at auction —the careful way.
Thousands of cars cross the auction block every week at a fraction of retail. The catch is that the listing photos never tell the whole story. We do the searching, the history checks and the bidding, so you only pay for a car that has earned your money.
Request this serviceWhat’s included
Auction Car Buying, itemised.
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A search built around you
Tell us the year range, budget, mileage and must-haves. We scan the national auction runs daily and send you a shortlist with our notes, not a pile of links.
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History and title checks
Every shortlisted VIN gets a vehicle history report, title brand check and open-recall lookup before we recommend a bid.
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An all-in price before you bid
We add the buyer fees, our flat broker fee, transport and any repair estimate so you see one number — the real cost of the car in your driveway.
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Bidding with a ceiling
You set the maximum. We bid with discipline and walk away rather than chase a car past the number you approved.
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Payment, release and paperwork
We handle the auction invoice, gate pass and title transfer, and keep you updated by text at each step.
How it runs
Four steps, no surprises.
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Brief
A 15-minute call or form: what you want, how you will use it, and the most you want to spend all-in.
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Shortlist
Within a few days you get 3–8 candidates with photos, reports and our honest opinion on each.
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Bid
You approve a lot and a ceiling. We bid live or set a proxy bid and confirm the result the same day.
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Deliver
We arrange pickup, transport and title so the car arrives in Burbank — or at your door.
Who it’s for
- First-time auction buyers who want a guide
- Families looking for a reliable daily driver under retail
- Mechanics and small shops sourcing project cars
- Anyone outside the dealer world who wants dealer-level access
“I had tried bidding on my own and lost money on fees I didn’t see coming. With ARMPROFF the number I approved was the number I paid. No drama, no surprises.”
Questions
About auction car buying.
Do I need a dealer license to buy through ARMPROFF?
No. Many auction lots are restricted to licensed buyers. We bid through our account on your behalf, so you can buy vehicles you could not access on your own.
How much does the service cost?
We charge a flat broker fee that is quoted up front and shown in your all-in estimate before any bid. There are no percentage surprises after the hammer falls.
Can I see the car before I bid?
When the yard is within reach of Los Angeles we can arrange an in-person inspection. For cars further away we use the auction’s condition report, photos, history data and, where available, a third-party inspector.
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Pre-Bid Vehicle Inspection
On-site checks, scanner codes, paint readings and history reports — before a single dollar is bid. - Lot 04
Live & Proxy Bidding
Experienced bidders on the line for you — live in the lane or with a proxy ceiling that never overshoots. - Lot 07
Vehicle Transport & Delivery
Yard pickup, open or enclosed carriers and door-to-door delivery across California and the U.S.
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Ready when you are.
Tell us about the car and your budget. We reply within one business day with a written, all-in estimate.
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