Sell a car at an online auction
Want to buy instead?Benzin is the French online auction platform for sports cars, classic cars, youngtimers and other enthusiast vehicles. Selling your car at auction on Benzin means showing it to 119,000 enthusiasts with a polished listing, verified bidders and secure payment, without logistics or pointless appointments. Here is how to sell your car at auction, step by step.
How do you sell a car at auction on Benzin?
Six steps, with a specialist at your side.
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Submit your car
Fill in the online sale form with the vehicle’s details and your photos. Submitting is free.
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Review
A Benzin specialist reviews your file, gets back to you to complete it and advises you, on the reserve price in particular.
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The listing
We write the listing and you approve it. You pay the listing fee, and your car goes live.
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The auction
Your car stays with you. You answer questions in the comments and welcome buyers’ visits if you wish.
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The end of the sale
The highest bid wins if it meets your reserve price. Otherwise, you can still accept a bid for two business days.
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Payment and handover
The buyer pays within 7 days, into escrow for eligible vehicles, collects the car, and the money is paid to you.
How much does it cost to sell a car at auction?
Transparent pricing: the commission is only due if your car sells.
When listed
19 € incl. VAT
Standard listing fee
Premium option
199 € incl. VAT
Professional photo shoot at your home included
When sold
3.9 % incl. VAT
of the final price, only if your car sells
The reserve price is optional: a no-reserve sale attracts more buyers and makes sure you sell. Transporting the car is paid for by the buyer.
Why sell on Benzin?
The best price
Bidding and our European reach push the price up: buyers set the value of your car.
Sold in 10 days
Follow our recommendations and your car sells in 10 days on average. Forget the time-wasters and no-shows of classified ads.
No logistics
Your car stays with you during the sale, and we arrange transport for the buyer if needed, anywhere in Europe.
Secure sale
Bidders verified by bank card, and free escrow payment for eligible vehicles.
A dedicated specialist
They guide you from submission to sale and write the listing with you. Professional photographer at your home as an option.
119,000 enthusiasts
500,000 visitors a month and 700 sales a year: your car in front of the right buyers, in France and across Europe.
For sale right now
What is your car worth?
Values and sale results of the best-selling models on Benzin.
Peugeot 205 GTI
114 sold
BMW Serie 3 e30
88 sold
BMW Serie 3 e46
77 sold
Fiat 500 Nuova
63 sold
Honda Motos
54 sold
Volkswagen Golf 2
53 sold
BMW Serie 3 e36
51 sold
Mini Cooper S / JCW
45 sold
Peugeot 205
39 sold
Peugeot 406 / Coupé
36 sold
BMW Z3 Roadster
34 sold
Mini Classic / Austin / Innocenti
32 sold
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to sell my car?
€19 incl. VAT when listed (€199 with the professional photo shoot at your home), then 3.9 % incl. VAT of the final price if your car sells, with a minimum of €199 and a maximum of €3,900.
Which cars can be sold on Benzin?
Sports cars, classics, youngtimers and other enthusiast vehicles, in any condition and for every budget: convertibles, old and modern sports cars, restoration projects, luxury saloons, SUVs, off-roaders and even motorcycles.
Should I set a reserve price?
It is not required. A no-reserve sale attracts more buyers and makes sure you sell. With a reserve, the car only sells automatically if the highest bid reaches it, but you can still accept a bid for two business days after the end of the sale.
How long does it take to sell my car?
10 days on average, following your Benzin specialist’s recommendations.
Where does the car stay during the sale?
With you. If you agree, interested buyers can ask to see it during the sale.
How do I get paid?
The buyer has 7 days to pay. For vehicles eligible for Secure Payment, which is free, the money goes into an escrow account and is transferred to you once the car has been handed over. For the others, the buyer pays you directly.
Who takes care of transport?
The buyer collects the car, or we arrange its transport, anywhere in Europe, at the buyer’s expense.
What if my car does not sell?
If the reserve is not met, you can still accept a bid for two business days. Your car can then be offered as a listing, for immediate purchase or buyers’ offers.
Ready to sell your car?
Over 2,900 vehicles already sold on Benzin: your turn.
Start my saleListing from €19 • Commission capped at €3,900
Our clients' reviews
4.7/5 (268)Très bonne expérience avec Benzin pour la vente de mon véhicule. Merci particulièrement à Thomas pour son professionnalisme, sa disponibilité et son a...
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