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Online car auctions in 2025: transparent, secure and increasingly popular

Wednesday December 24, 2025

The way vehicles are bought and sold has changed significantly in recent years. In 2025, online auctions are no longer a niche but a fully established and increasingly preferred sales model. Where fixed asking prices and lengthy negotiations used to dominate, real market value is now determined by demand and interest within an online auction.

 

At Automotive Auctions, we see every day how buyers and sellers connect through our online auctions. The process is transparent, clear and efficient. Every bid is visible and the market speaks for itself. This makes online auctions more attractive than ever.

 

Where supply and demand meet online

 

Online auctions clearly show where interest lies. Every bid reflects demand, timing and perceived value. Prices are not theoretical but based on genuine buyer interest. For sellers, this results in a fair outcome. For buyers, it provides clarity and confidence.

 

More and more private individuals and professional parties discover that online auctions are straightforward and accessible. Bidding can be done easily from home or the office, without pressure and without intermediaries. Modern, efficient and still highly professional.

 

A diverse vehicle offering attracts more buyers

 

The strength of our auctions lies in the diversity of the offering. From youngtimers and classic cars to modern performance vehicles, commercial vehicles and exclusive models. This mix creates momentum. Different target groups reinforce each other within a single auction, increasing visibility and improving sales results.

 

Online auctions also cross borders. International buyers increasingly participate in our auctions, bidding on vehicles that are scarce in their local markets. This international interest creates additional competition and often leads to stronger results.

 

Transparent, secure and professionally organised

 

At Automotive Auctions, reliability is key. The bidding process is clear, vehicle information is complete and settlement is professionally organised. Buyers know exactly what to expect and sellers can rely on a carefully managed process. This combination of transparency and security explains why online auctions have become the new standard.

 

Growth reflected in results

 

The success of online auctions is not only visible in interest but also in numbers. Over the past year, we auctioned more than 11,000 vehicles and organised over 290 online auctions. Notably, 44 percent of our vehicles were sold internationally outside the Netherlands, demonstrating the strong cross border appeal of our platform.

 

This year also marked the opening of our new facility in Tiel. A key milestone in the continued growth and professionalisation of Automotive Auctions. It confirms that online auctions are no longer an experiment but a proven and future ready sales channel.

 

In 2025, online car auctions are no longer a trend but an established reality. For buyers and sellers seeking transparency, reach and certainty, Automotive Auctions is the logical choice.

 

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