Auction selling mode and seller decision

The selling mode is displayed on the vehicle page before bidding. For newly enrolled listings, the seller chooses one of these modes:

Highest bid wins — no reserve: the highest valid bid buys automatically when the auction ends. At least one real accepted bid is required. The seller commits to the result and cannot freely decline it.

Seller approval required: auction close alone does not conclude a sale. The highest offer remains valid for 48 hours after the final auction closing time. The seller must accept it in the system before that deadline. An acceptance recorded in time concludes a binding sale at the original bid price plus the separately disclosed EUR 99 buyer service fee. Rejection or expiry releases the buyer from this offer. A late acceptance does not conclude a sale.

The seller and highest bidder receive emails about the auction result and decision. The private seller email link opens a review page: opening it does not accept, reject or remove anything. The link must not be shared. After rejection or expiry, the seller may start a new 1, 2, 4 or 14 day auction or remove the unsold listing. You may choose the last offered amount or the original starting price as the new starting price. Earlier bids do not carry over, and the earlier bidder is released. Sold vehicles cannot be relisted or removed through these controls.

Buy Now: a successful purchase confirmed with the final obligation-to-pay button concludes an immediate sale in either selling mode. Sold does not mean paid. Both parties receive confirmation and contact details to complete the transaction. ON-Auto receives a sale notification for administration.

Earlier listings: vehicles published before adoption of these selling modes retain their original conditions. An original automatic reserve auction sells to the highest bidder at closing if the reserve is met; without a reserve, the highest valid bid wins. A below-reserve or older seller-confirmation listing is not automatically marked sold.

All deadlines use Europe/Helsinki, including daylight-saving changes. A valid bid in the last 120 seconds extends closing to 120 seconds after that bid. Mandatory withdrawal and defect rights remain unaffected. Sellers must be authorized to sell and honestly disclose identity, business status, vehicle condition, known defects, ownership restrictions and other material information.

Explore European car auctions with ON-Auto

An approved account and active annual membership give you access to the auction sources available for your account and our selected ON-Auto Offers. Find a car that suits you and send us the link — we can check the purchase requirements and help arrange the purchase under a separate agreement.

Private owners and car dealers also sell their own vehicles directly on ON-Auto. Uploading your own car listing is completely free.

Auction sources across Europe

Explore the available links and search for your preferred vehicle. Access depends on the source, account type and approval; membership does not automatically open every external or closed auction.

Selected ON-Auto Offers

Browse cars selected by our team. Review the vehicle, condition, availability and total costs before deciding.

Compare the total price

Savings depend on the car and all costs. Example only: a comparable retail car at €10,000 versus an €8,000 total purchase cost gives a €2,000 difference. This is an illustration, not a promised saving or an actual offer.

Annual membership: €49 for 12 months. The €99 service fee for each completed vehicle purchase is separate. Vehicle price, applicable auction charges, transport and other agreed costs are additional; check the published terms before buying.

We are expanding our partner network and are currently negotiating access to additional closed auctions in Sweden and Denmark. These sources will become available only after agreements and access conditions are confirmed.

See membership and purchase details · European auction sources · Selected ON-Auto Offers

Info Centre

How ON-Auto Auctions Work

ON-Auto Trading Oy is a professional B2B and B2C vehicle auction platform providing access to vehicle auctions and purchase assistance services across the European market.

The platform is designed for verified buyers, companies, car dealers and approved private customers who want to participate in vehicle auctions in a clear, controlled and transparent way.

Each auction listing may include vehicle details, photos, mileage, technical information, starting price, current bid information, auction end time and purchase conditions. All available information should be reviewed carefully before placing a bid.

Registration and Account Approval

Registration is required before participating in auctions. After registration, users must complete the annual platform access payment of €49.

After the payment is completed, the account is manually reviewed by the ON-Auto Trading Oy team. Bidding rights are activated only after the account has been approved.

ON-Auto Trading Oy may request additional information before approving an account, especially for B2B users, companies, dealers or buyers participating in selected auction sources.

Account types:

B2B account: companies, car dealers, traders and professional vehicle buyers.
B2C account: approved private buyers.

ON-Auto Trading Oy reserves the right to approve, reject, restrict or suspend any account if necessary to protect the platform, sellers, buyers and auction partners.

Bidding Process

To participate in an auction, the buyer must select a vehicle, review the available vehicle information and confirm the bid amount.

All confirmed bids are legally binding. By placing a bid, the buyer confirms that they are ready to complete the purchase if they win the auction.

Minimum bid increments may apply. Some auctions may also include automatic time extension if a bid is placed shortly before the scheduled auction end time. This helps maintain a fair and transparent bidding process.

Winning an Auction

If a buyer wins an auction, the buyer is marked as the winning bidder. ON-Auto Trading Oy will then contact the buyer with further instructions regarding payment, documentation, collection or transport.

Winning an auction creates a binding purchase obligation. Unjustified failure to complete a binding purchase may lead to proportionate account restrictions and recovery of losses allowed by law. There is no unspecified automatic fine and no penalty for exercising a statutory consumer right.

Payments and Fees

The following fees may apply:

Annual platform access fee: €49, required for account activation.
Documentation, handling and purchase preparation fee: €99, added to every completed vehicle purchase.
Transport costs: calculated separately depending on vehicle location, destination country, route, vehicle condition and transport availability.

Some vehicles or auction sources may require a deposit, advance payment or additional confirmation before bidding is allowed.

All payment requirements are communicated before purchase completion.

Documentation and Ownership

After the required payments are completed, ON-Auto Trading Oy assists with the purchase process, documentation preparation and vehicle handover where applicable.

Available documents depend on the vehicle’s country of origin, seller, auction source and registration status. Documents may include a purchase invoice, registration documents, export documents and other relevant paperwork.

Vehicle collection or transport is arranged only after payment confirmation and when the necessary documentation is available.

European Market Coverage

ON-Auto Trading Oy operates from Finland and provides vehicle auction access, purchase assistance, documentation support and transport coordination across the European vehicle market.

Our services may be available for vehicles located in or delivered to the following European countries and European market areas:

Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kosovo, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye, Ukraine, United Kingdom and Vatican City.

Transport, documentation and delivery conditions are confirmed individually for each vehicle. Availability depends on the auction source, seller location, destination country, vehicle condition, documentation status, customs requirements, transport route and applicable legal restrictions.

ON-Auto Trading Oy does not guarantee transport availability to every country, region or location. Final confirmation is always provided before vehicle collection or delivery is arranged.

B2B and B2C Auction Rules

Some auctions are open to both B2B and B2C users, while certain auctions may be restricted to B2B users only.

B2B users may participate in auctions available to their approved account type.
B2C users may view available listings but may not be eligible to bid on B2B-only auctions.
Bidding rights depend on account type, approval status, auction source and specific vehicle conditions.

ON-Auto Trading Oy may request additional buyer verification before allowing bidding on selected vehicles or auction sources.

Buyer Responsibility

Every buyer is responsible for reviewing the vehicle information before placing a bid. This includes photos, mileage, condition reports, technical details, auction terms and any available seller information.

Used vehicles may have signs of wear, previous damage, technical issues, missing equipment or other defects. ON-Auto Trading Oy provides auction access and purchase assistance, but the final purchase decision is always the buyer’s responsibility.

Contact Information

ON-Auto Trading Oy
Professional B2B and B2C vehicle auction platform

Email: info@onauto1.com
WhatsApp: +358 45 163 0790

Operating in Finland and across the European vehicle market.

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Payment of the purchase service fee

The EUR 49 annual membership and EUR 99 purchase service fee are separate. After each confirmed vehicle sale, the buyer receives a separate EUR 99 payment link identifying that vehicle. Ten purchased vehicles require ten separate EUR 99 payments. No purchase fee is requested for a rejected or unaccepted seller offer. The EUR 99 payment does not pay the vehicle price.

We request payment within 48 hours and send a free reminder if payment has not been confirmed. Consumers are given a formal due date at least 14 days after the payment request; business buyers have 48 hours. Seller contact and collection details are emailed after Stripe verifies the vehicle-specific payment. If a payment is disputed, contact info@onauto1.com. Statutory withdrawal and other mandatory rights remain unaffected. No reminder costs or debt collection are applied automatically.