Frequently asked questions

A peer-to-peer marketplace where private owners sell used cars to buyers directly. We verify listings, connect the two sides and help with paperwork. We don't own or sell the cars.

Delhi NCR only for now.

You can browse without one. To make an offer, buy or sell you need an autobids ID, which starts with your email.

An offer stays open for 48 hours. The seller can accept the highest offer, decline it, or hold their asking price. The listing itself stays open until the car is sold.

An offer is a price you propose below the asking price. Buy now pays the asking price and closes the listing.

Yes, until the seller accepts it. Once accepted, you're asked to pay the fee, and the sale goes ahead to inspection.

The seller picks. If a buyer pays the asking price with Buy now, that buyer gets it.

Yes. No listing fee and no commission from sellers. Photos are free to take yourself, and our team will shoot your car for free during launch. Optional services like inspection are paid.

A 3% fee, which is already included in every price on the site. It's paid when a price is agreed, before the seller's details are shared.

Yes. If the car isn't sold after the buyer's personal inspection, the fee is refunded. If it is sold, autobids keeps it.

Yes. The seller receives the price they set, in full, directly from the buyer.

Every listing is verified against the seller's documents. Check the Verified by autobids box for ticks on RC, service history and inspection. Always inspect the car yourself before paying the seller.

You pay the seller directly, after the inspection. Use a bank transfer or banker's cheque.

Yes, once, before you buy. Upload a photo ID from your dashboard.

You can arrange one with your own lender. See the financing page for how it works on private-seller cars.

Your RC and a photo ID matching it are required. Insurance and service records are optional but earn verification ticks.

The autobids team checks every photo and video, usually within a day. If a shot needs redoing we email you and show exactly which one. We blur your number plate for you.

Yes. During launch an autobids team member will come to you anywhere in Delhi NCR and shoot your car for free. Choose "We'll shoot it for you" when you list.

Our AI looks at similar cars and suggests a range. You always choose your own price.

Yes, but the loan must be closed and you need Form 35 and a bank NOC before the transfer completes.

Yes. Modified cars list their modifications, and these cars have their own pages.

You can do it yourself at the RTO or use our optional transfer service.

Yes, within Delhi NCR, as an optional service.