Begin your Carhuna journey by signing up for an account. Our platform is crafted for individuals and enthusiasts like you. Curious about account types and pricing? Learn more here.
A Classified advert on Carhuna is a straightforward way to list your car for sale. It includes pictures, detailed information, and a set price, making it easy for potential buyers to find exactly what they're looking for. Interested in a car? Feel free to contact the seller to arrange a viewing. Doing your own research is always a smart move.
Trade users can use our Trade Provider API or DMS Feeds to automatically pull cars through to Carhuna Classifieds from their own website or system. To set this up please get in touch with us by emailing support@carhuna.com.
A bid is your offer for a vehicle. Remember, each new bid must be higher than the current one and follow our bidding increments.
This is the seller's minimum acceptable price. If bids don't meet the reserve, the car won't be sold.
No Reserve Auctions: Spot a 'No Reserve' tag? That means the highest bid wins, no matter what.
A 'Selling' tag indicates the reserve has been met, and the highest bid at auction's end will secure the vehicle.
Sniping is bidding in the auction's final moments. We have measures in place to keep the playing field fair for everyone.
If you're the top bidder when the auction closes, and the reserve is met – congratulations, the vehicle is yours!
Not the highest bidder, or the reserve wasn't met? There's always another exciting auction waiting for you on Carhuna.
Ready to dive into the thrilling world of car auctions? Here's how to get started on Carhuna:
Discover with Smart Search: Use the ‘Smart Search’ feature in our header, select ‘Auctions’, and you’re instantly in the heart of Carhuna’s auction listings.
Refine Your Search: Looking for a specific make, model, or dealership? Our Smart Search and side filters help you find exactly what you’re seeking. Plus, you can sort auctions by their ending time for convenience.
Explore Auction Lots: Click on any lot to delve deeper. You’ll find detailed descriptions, view photos, and review any seller-provided documentation.
Reach Out or View a Lot: Interested in a lot? Feel free to message or call the seller to ask questions or arrange a viewing.
Understand the Costs: Carhuna charges a buyer’s premium on successful auction sales. Use our ‘Commission Calculator’ to understand potential costs if you win a lot.
Place Your Bid: Ready to bid? Click ‘Place Bid’ in the ‘Latest Bids’ section or use the sticky bid bar. You’ll see the bidding history and can choose to place a standard or absentee bid.
Track Your Bids: After placing a bid, follow the auction’s progress in your Dashboard under ‘Your Activity’. We’ll keep you updated via email or SMS on any developments, like being outbid, winning, or losing the auction.
Start with Your Stock: To list a car for auction, first add it to your Stock. Simply click the [+New] or [+ Create] buttons in your dashboard's header or Stock section. No Stock yet? You’ll be prompted to add your vehicle.
Detailed Vehicle Information: Fill out the vehicle upload form with as much detail as possible. Accurate information and high-quality photos boost trust and appeal. Need help with photography or a vehicle write-up? Please reach out to us.
Save and Select: Once your form is complete, save your vehicle to your Stock. Then, choose it to create your auction.
In your advert, include one or two key selling points that will captivate potential buyers.
Decide on a reserve price – the minimum you’ll accept. Opting for 'No Reserve'? Expect more attention as these auctions often attract a wider audience.
Choose when your auction starts. Set it for immediate launch or pick a future date and time.
Set a preview period if you want buyers to see your auction before bidding starts, creating anticipation.
Decide how long your auction will run. Timing can be key to attracting the right bidders.
Especially important for trade users, be clear about invoicing, transactions, and warranties.
Publish with Confidence: Once you're satisfied, publish your auction. Remember, after it goes live, edits aren’t possible, so if you spot a mistake, contact us right away.
Power Sell is Carhuna's unique, trade-focused sealed bid tool designed for efficient and confidential transactions. Whether you're a trade or private account holder, Power Sell offers you the opportunity to list and sell cars with ease.
Discover Power Sells: Navigate to the Power Sell page via the header navigation or your Dashboard. From here you can browse and engage with any live Power Sell listings.
Detailed Information: On each Power Sell page, you'll find extensive details about the vehicle, pictures, and any seller-provided documentation.
Make Your Offer: Ready to bid? Click 'Make Offer' and enter your bid along with any terms (e.g., fast cash or part-exchange details.
Stay Updated: After placing an offer, follow its progress in your Dashboard under 'Power Sell offers'. You'll be notified about any developments, such as being outbid or winning the Power Sell.
If the Seller chooses your offer, congratulations! You've won the vehicle. You will need to complete the purchase process offline by arranging payment, delivery or pick-up with the seller.
Overview of Your Activities: Overview of Your Activities: The main dashboard page is your go-to for a comprehensive view of your account. It’s filled with useful guidance and shortcuts, making your Carhuna experience smooth and enjoyable.
Track Your Interactions: On the 'Your Activity' page, you'll find a record of how you've interacted with other users' listings. Dive into the different tabs to explore your bids, comments, and more, gaining a clear picture of your engagements on Carhuna.
View all bids you have placed on any auctions.
View comments you have left on other user's listings.
View offers that you have made on other user's Power Sells.
View Enquiries you have sent to other users.
View ratings that you have given other Sellers.
View any successful sales you have made on Carhuna.
View any successful purchases you have made on Carhuna, and the Seller's details.
The Watchlist dashboard page will display the listings that you have added to your Watchlist. You can filter these using the tabs:
All listings you are watching.
Displays auctions you are watching.
Displays classifieds you are watching.
The Stock dashboard page allows you to manage your stock on Carhuna. Note that there are multiple tabs for you to explore here:
All of your stock on Carhuna.
Stock that is currently live in a classified, auction, or Power Sell.
Stock that is not listed or drafted as a classified, auction, or Power Sell.
Stock that is in a draft classified, auction, or Power Sell, yet to be published.
Stock that you have archived.
The Classifieds dashboard page allows you to manage your classifieds on Carhuna. Note that there are multiple tabs for you to explore here:
Displays all of your classifieds on Carhuna, in any state.
Displays your live classified adverts, these are publicly visible.
Displays your classified adverts that are in a 'draft' state, these are not publicly visible yet.
Displays classified adverts that you have marked as Sold.
Displays classified adverts that you have archived.
You can also create a classified using the '+ Create' button.
The Auctions dashboard page allows you to manage your auctions on Carhuna. Note that there are multiple tabs for you to explore here:
Displays all of your auction listings on Carhuna, in any state.
Your live auction listings (launching soon, starting soon, or fully live).
Displays your auction listings that are pending a review from the Carhuna team.
Displays your auction listings that are scheduled but not visible.
Displays your auction listings that are visible, but not yet open for bidding.
Displays your auction listings that have sold.
Displays your auction listings that are in a 'draft' state, these are not publicly visible yet.
Displays old auction listings you have archived, and listings that did not sell.
Displays auction listings that have been cancelled without selling.
You can also create an Auction using the '+ Create' button.
The Power Sell dashboard page allows you to manage your Power Sells on Carhuna. Note that there are multiple tabs for you to explore here:
Displays all of your Power Sell listings on Carhuna, in any state.
Displays your Power Sell listings that are starting soon, these are live, but not publicly visible.
Displays your Power Sell listings that are publicly visible.
Displays your Power Sell listings that are live and accepting offers.
Displays your Power Sell listings that have successfully sold.
Displays your Power Sell listings that are drafted.
Displays your Power Sell listings that have been archived.
You can also create a Power Sell using the '+ Create' button.
The Enquiries dashboard page allows you to view your inbound enquiries.
The Settings dashboard page allows you to edit your account information & personalisation.
You will need to click 'Save' for any changes to take effect.