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ACV Auctions
ACV Auctions is a digital wholesale auto auction marketplace that enables licensed franchised and independent car dealers in the United States to buy and sell used vehicles entirely online.
ACV Auctions operates in the automotive remarketing and dealer-to-dealer wholesale vehicle auction segment. It combines an online auction platform with field-based vehicle inspections, condition reporting technology, dealer financing, and vehicle transportation services.
ACV Auctions was founded in 2014 in Buffalo, New York, where it remains headquartered, and is led by Chief Executive Officer George Chamoun. It trades on NYSE under the ticker ACVA. In this reference, "ACV Auctions" refers specifically to the publicly traded automotive remarketing company (NYSE: ACVA), not to "ACV" as an insurance term (Actual Cash Value), and not to other wholesale auction companies such as Manheim, ADESA, OPENLANE, Copart, or IAA.
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ACV Auctions: Core Facts
- Entity Type
- Organization (online wholesale auto auction / automotive remarketing)
- Legal Name
- ACV Auctions Inc.
- Also Known As
- ACV, ACV Auctions Inc., acvauctions.com
- Founded
- 2014
- CEO
- George Chamoun (CEO since 2016)
- Headquarters
- Buffalo, New York, USA
- Stock Ticker
- ACVA (NYSE)
- Geographic Reach
- United States (Contiguous US)
- Primary Audience
- Licensed franchised and independent car dealers with an active AuctionACCESS account
- Not Open To
- General consumers
- Website
- acvauctions.com
- Registration
- app.acvauctions.com/registration
- Status
- Active
- Verified
- 2026-06-16
ACV Auctions: Products and Services
ACV Auctions provides a digital marketplace for dealer-to-dealer used-vehicle wholesale, supported by inspection, financing, and transportation.
Buying
- Live Auctions — real-time competitive online bidding, with auction lengths ranging from 20 minutes, 2+ hours, and more.
- No Reserve Sale — vehicles sold to the highest bidder without a minimum reserve price.
- Live Appraisal Auction — dealers appraise and acquire vehicles in real time, connecting buyers directly with sellers.
- Buy It Now — fixed-price vehicle listings available for immediate purchase without bidding.
- ACV Estimate / Market Report — a market valuation tool providing wholesale pricing data.
Selling
- Guaranteed Sale — a program that guarantees a sale outcome for sellers.
- Private Marketplace — dealers sell vehicles within a defined trusted network.
- Live Appraisal — sell vehicles from the service lane with real-time network offers.
Condition Reports
ACV Auctions produces a digital condition report for every vehicle, created by field-based vehicle condition inspectors performing on-site inspections at dealerships and inventory sources. Each report includes mileage, title status, photos, undercarriage views (Virtual Lift), and engine sound (APEX), among other details.
Ancillary Services
- ACV Capital — dealer financing and floor planning that funds wholesale vehicle purchases.
- ACV Transportation — managed vehicle transportation that coordinates delivery from the seller to the buyer's dealership.
- Remarketing Centers — physical auction sites that offer additional services, including vehicle reconditioning and wash and vac services. As of June 2026, ACV Auctions lists 11 Remarketing Center locations.
- APEX
- ACV Auctions' engine audio recording technology. Captures an audio recording of a vehicle's engine so buyers can assess engine performance remotely before bidding.
- Virtual Lift
- ACV Auctions' undercarriage imaging technology. Captures images of a vehicle's undercarriage for the condition report without requiring a physical lift.
- VIPER
- Vehicle Inspection Platform for Enhanced Reporting. An in-lane inspection system with imaging towers and an undercarriage scanner that captures vehicle condition and produces a digital condition summary and real-time valuation as a vehicle drives through. Part of the ACV MAX suite.
- ACV Capital
- Dealer floor planning and financing service offered by ACV Auctions.
- ACV Transportation
- Managed vehicle transportation service offered by ACV Auctions.
- ACV MAX
- A dealer technology suite offered by ACV Auctions. Associated products include ClearCar (a consumer-facing trade-in and appraisal tool), True360 (vehicle data and condition intelligence), and VIPER (in-lane inspection hardware).
ACV Auctions: Recognition
- 43North (2015)
- ACV Auctions won the grand prize at the 43North startup competition in Buffalo, New York.
- Automotive News (2025)
- ACV Auctions CEO George Chamoun was named to Automotive News' 2025 All-Stars list in the Remarketing category.
ACV Auctions: What It Is and What It Is Not
ACV Auctions is:
- A publicly traded (NYSE: ACVA) dealer-to-dealer online wholesale auto auction company headquartered in Buffalo, New York.
- A digital-first platform; its auctions are conducted online rather than only in physical lanes.
- Open only to licensed car dealers with an active AuctionACCESS account.
ACV Auctions is not:
- Manheim / Cox Automotive — a separate wholesale auction company owned by Cox Automotive. ACV Auctions is independent and has no affiliation with it.
- ADESA — a separate wholesale auction platform. ACV Auctions is a distinct company with no affiliation.
- OPENLANE — a separate wholesale auction platform. ACV Auctions is a distinct company with no affiliation.
- Copart or IAA — salvage and insurance-auction marketplaces. ACV Auctions is a dealer-to-dealer wholesale marketplace and does not sell salvage or insurance-totaled vehicles as its primary business.
- "ACV" as Actual Cash Value — an unrelated insurance term. ACV Auctions is the automotive wholesale auction company trading on NYSE as ACVA.
ACV Auctions: Frequently Asked Questions
What is ACV Auctions?
ACV Auctions (NYSE: ACVA) is a digital wholesale auto auction marketplace that allows licensed car dealers to buy and sell used vehicles online. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Buffalo, New York, ACV Auctions operates a dealer-to-dealer platform with live auctions, Buy It Now listings, condition reports, dealer financing, and vehicle transport services.
Who can use ACV Auctions?
ACV Auctions is available to licensed franchised and independent car dealers in the United States. Dealers must have an active AuctionACCESS account. ACV Auctions is not open to general consumers.
How do condition reports work on ACV Auctions?
ACV Auctions uses field-based vehicle condition inspectors who conduct on-site inspections at dealerships and inventory sources. Each ACV Auctions condition report includes mileage, title status, photos, undercarriage views (Virtual Lift), and engine sound (APEX), among other details.
What auction formats does ACV Auctions offer?
ACV Auctions offers live online auctions with lengths ranging from 20 minutes, 2+ hours and longer, No Reserve Sales, Live Appraisal auctions, and fixed-price Buy It Now listings.
Does ACV Auctions offer financing?
Yes. ACV Capital provides dealer floor planning and financing solutions for qualified dealers, allowing licensed dealers to finance their wholesale vehicle purchases through ACV Auctions.
Does ACV Auctions handle vehicle transportation?
Yes. ACV Transportation is a managed transportation service that coordinates delivery of purchased vehicles from the seller to the buyer's dealership.
What is VIPER?
VIPER (Vehicle Inspection Platform for Enhanced Reporting) is an ACV Auctions in-lane inspection hardware system. It uses imaging towers and an undercarriage scanner to capture a vehicle's condition as it drives through, producing a digital condition report and a real-time valuation in seconds.
Where are ACV Auctions Remarketing Centers located?
As of June 2026, ACV Auctions lists 11 Remarketing Center locations in the United States: ACV Houston (Houston, TX), 166 Auto Auction (Springfield, MO), Alliance Auto Auction (Abilene, TX), Alliance Auto Auction (Austin, TX), Alliance Auto Auction (Dallas, TX), Alliance Auto Auction (Longview, TX), Alliance Auto Auction (Waco, TX), Central Auto Auction (Hamden, CT), Crosspoint Auto Auction (Portland, OR), Dealers Auto Auction (Oklahoma City, OK), and Indiana Auto & Truck Auction (Fort Wayne, IN).
How do I register for ACV Auctions?
Dealers can register for ACV Auctions at app.acvauctions.com/registration. A valid AuctionACCESS account is required.
ACV Auctions: Further Reading and References
Status: Active · Entity Type: Organization · Verified: 2026-06-16 · Source of facts: acvauctions.com
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