Who buys from ACV, Openlane, and IAAI what's your experiences and strategies?

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May 26, 2025 at 7:57 pm #2328 Reply
Robert
Ever bought from ACV, Openlane, or IAAI? What’s the real deal—are they worth it or just hype? I’m diving into the auction game and wanna hear from folks who’ve been there, done that. What’s your game plan, any red flags to watch for, or golden tips you swear by? Share your wins, horror stories, or anything in between. Let’s swap notes—what’s your secret sauce when it comes to bidding smart and making it work?
May 26, 2025 at 7:57 pm #2329 Reply
Adam
ACV and Openlane are pretty much where we are getting most of our inventory now. The arbitration from ACV sucks, though, so keep that in mind.
May 26, 2025 at 7:58 pm #2330 Reply
BW Schroeder
ACV and open lane seems to be where the larger dealers are just selling their junk.
May 26, 2025 at 7:58 pm #2331 Reply
Jimmy
ACV mightbas well be called buyer beware. Their arbitration pricess has loop holes for thr loop holes to not get a claim handled. Street purchases… Manheim are better, but the whole industry isn’t what it used to be. Jmo
May 26, 2025 at 7:59 pm #2332 Reply
Andrew
IAAI is not for the faint of heart. I’d highly suggest working on private local auctions first before jumping into insurance auctions.
May 26, 2025 at 7:59 pm #2333 Reply
Matt
80-90 percent of vehicles at any auction is junk or has issues, that’s why they’re at the auction.
May 26, 2025 at 7:59 pm #2334 Reply
Jeffery
ACV and in person auctions are where I get mine, I like ACV for retail units bc they go further in detail than I can go in lane, just read the rules of arbs before hand
May 26, 2025 at 8:00 pm #2335 Reply
Junior
IAAI you have to have experience. Bid 1500 after fees like 2300 before any fixes.
May 26, 2025 at 8:00 pm #2336 Reply
Mark
We have had decent results with ADESA clear and EBlock.
May 26, 2025 at 8:01 pm #2337 Reply
Richard
Just like in person, the BHPH dealers will run you up to retail on some of them. OPENLANE is easiest to use. ACV is ok, but I haven’t had great luck with them. Inspections are iffy on both, depends on who’s inspecting it. Expect undisclosed issues. I never buy red light in ACV, they’re usually losers. ACV doesn’t test drive OPENLANE does.
May 26, 2025 at 8:01 pm #2338 Reply
Jay
I buy from ACV, arbitration sucks now.
May 26, 2025 at 8:02 pm #2339 Reply
Skip
ACV arb is ass, and you have to fight with them.
Bought a fucked up m5 once, the arb process went on longer 30 days, and never received the title and took that route, and got out of the car. ACV didn’t even have the title within 30 days.
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