How to Send Your Vehicle to Auction

May 8, 2026
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How to Send Your Vehicle to Auction

Got a vehicle that’s inspected, conditioned, and ready to move? Listing it on the ACV Marketplace is quick and easy. Follow this simple guide to get your vehicle in front of thousands of active buyers!

Before You Begin

To list a vehicle, its status must be Ready to Launch. This means the inspection is complete and your condition report has been officially published for your review and listing.

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Find Your Vehicle: Head to the top navigation menu, select My ACV, and click on Saved.
  2. Check the Status: Locate the vehicle you want to list and confirm it shows the Ready to Launch status badge.
  3. Launch the Listing: Click the Send To Auction button.
  4. Set Your Floor: Enter your Reserve Price (the absolute minimum amount you are willing to accept for the vehicle).
  5. Pick Your Auction Strategy: Choose the format that best fits your goals:
    1. 🔥 Live Auction (Ready to Sell): A fast-paced, high-energy 20-minute or 3-hour live auction utilizing your reserve price.
    2. 📋 Live Appraisal: Let buyers bid over a set period, and you take up to 3 days to decide whether to accept the highest offer.
    3. 💸 No Reserve: Absolute sale! The vehicle goes to the highest bidder, no matter the price- perfect for moving inventory fast.
  6. Review & Launch: Double-check your listing details, hit submit, and watch the bids roll in!

What to Expect Next

Once submitted, your vehicle will be scheduled for its live run. You can track all the real-time action, view active bids, and see final results by navigating to My ACV > Active > Selling. We'll also send you notifications so you never miss a beat!

Troubleshooting

Why is isn't the vehicle available to list?

The vehicle likely hasn't reached Ready to Launch status yet. Double-check to ensure the ACV inspector has finalized the vehicle's inspection and that the condition report is fully published. Reach out to your ACV Vehicle Condition Inspector (VCI) or Territory Manager (TM) with any questions.

Need Help?

ACV Customer Service
📧 service@acvauctions.com
📞 1-800-553-4070 (Option 4)
💬 Chat with us in MyACV!

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