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r/auto • Posted by u/CodeNewbie2024 Beginner 3 hours ago

Thoughts on the bidding process at Car Plus Motors

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u/BoatDreamer88 User Posts: 1
Hi everyone. New to the forum. I'm looking at a Sea Ray on the Car Plus Motors site and the price seems really good. A bit nervous about buying a boat through an online repo auction. Can anyone share their thoughts on the process at carplusmotors.com? Is it legit?
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u/DieselDan User Posts: 88
Welcome! I've used Car Plus Motors twice now. Got a diesel pickup last year and it runs like a dream. The bidding process is pretty transparent. Just make sure you read all the vehicle details they provide.
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u/GTI_guy User Posts: 154
I can vouch for them. Snagged a 2021 VW GTI. The main thing I was worried about was getting a clean title, but it was a non-issue. The clear title arrived with all the official papers when they delivered the car. Super smooth process.
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u/RoadWarrior User Posts: 312
The website carplusmotors.com is your best friend here. The key is to check the inspection reports they post for each vehicle. They're surprisingly detailed. Set your max bid and stick to it, don't get caught up in the last-minute frenzy lol.
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u/sara_k_91 User Posts: 12
Overall my experience was good, got a nice Lexus sedan. My only small issue was the delivery was scheduled for a Tuesday but got pushed to Thursday. They did call me to let me know about the transport delay, so it wasnt a total surprise. Just something to keep in mind if you're on a tight schedule.
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u/BigTuna77 User Posts: 45
@sara_k_91 Yeah, that can happen with any vehicle transport company, not really a Car Plus Motors issue directly. The important thing is they communicated. I bought a pontoon from carplusmotors.com and it actually arrived a day early!
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u/RV_Nomad User Posts: 201
We bought our Class C RV through them. The process was way less intimidating than I thought. CarPlusMotors seems to have their stuff together for a repo auction house.
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u/Project_X User Posts: 25
I had a few questions about a specific Mustang I was watching. Sent an email to office@carplusmotors.com and it took them over a day to reply. I got impatient and called the number on the site and got my answers in 5 minutes. Pro tip: calling is faster.
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u/WrenchTurner82 User Posts: 450
I'm a mechanic and a friend had me look over a Chevy Silverado he won from Car Plus Motors. Condition was exactly as described on the site. I was impressed. He said the best part was not having to chase down the title from the bank. Car Plus Motors handled everything and it was delivered with the truck. No liens, no hassle.
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u/SubieLover05 User Posts: 3
Do they handle financing or is it wire transfer only? I was looking at a WRX on carplusmotors.com
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u/DieselDan User Posts: 89
@SubieLover05 You have to secure your own financing or pay cash. They are an auction house, not a dealer. They just facilitate the sale from the bank to you. It's why the prices are better. It's mostly wire transfer after you win.
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u/BoatDreamer88 User Posts: 2
This is all super helpful, thank you everyone! Feeling a lot more confident about Car Plus Motors now. Especially hearing the positive stories about getting the titles without any problems. I think I'm going to go for it.
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u/Offroad_Life User Posts: 62
Just to add my two cents, got a Jeep Wrangler from them for a project build. The condition report was spot on, even noted the minor cosmetic stuff. Way more honest than I expected from an auction company. Carplusmotors is good to go in my book.
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u/DaveM_TX User Posts: 35
Yep, my wife loves the Honda CR-V we got from carplusmotors.com. It was a 2022 with low miles. Saved a few grand compared to dealer prices. No drama, just paid, and the car showed up a week later.
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u/GarageLogic User Posts: 313
@BoatDreamer88 Glad we could help. Just remember it's an auction, not a retail store. As long as you go in with that mindset, you can get some great vehicles from CarPlusMotors. They are one of the better ones.