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#1 Auction Platform in Canada

How BidVex Works

Buy, sell, and bid with confidence. Secure payments, verified sellers, and full regulatory compliance.

Secure Payments via Stripe
Verified Sellers
AI Fraud Detection
Quebec Law 25 Compliant

How to Sell

List your items for sale in minutes

1

Create your seller account and verify your identity.

2

List your item with photos, description, and starting price.

3

Set your auction duration, reserve price, and payment preferences.

4

Get paid automatically via Stripe when your item sells.

How to Bid

Find great deals and bid with confidence

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Browse the marketplace or search by category, location, or keyword.

2

View item details, photos, and seller ratings before bidding.

3

Place your bid or set a maximum auto-bid. Your card is verified first.

4

Get notified if you're outbid. Win and pay securely through Stripe.

Create an Account

Free sign-up in 2 minutes

1

Enter your name, email, and create a secure password.

2

Accept terms and acknowledge our AI disclosure (Law 25 compliance).

3

Add a payment method to start bidding. Sellers connect Stripe for payouts.

Become a Partner

Exclusive benefits for professionals

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Apply as a Partner to access premium tools and lower commission rates.

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Partners pay only 3% flat commission. Set your own buyer premiums.

3

Get featured placement, priority support, and analytics dashboard.

Become a Vehicle Seller

Province-licensed dealers

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Vehicle listings require a valid provincial dealer licence (e.g. OMVIC in ON, AMVIC in AB, VSA in BC, SAAQ in QC).

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Submit your dealer licence number for verification by BidVex.

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Once verified, list vehicles with VIN, condition, and inspection reports.

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Buyers pay a 2.5% platform fee. Seller pays $0 — the hammer price is settled directly.

How to Buy a Vehicle

The 7-step legal flow through a licensed broker

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Browse verified vehicle listings from licensed dealers. Check VIN, condition reports, photos, and reserve estimates.

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Find a licensed broker. Canadian law requires a licensed dealer to bid at wholesale vehicle auctions. Browse our verified broker directory and choose one in your province.

3

Request a partnership. A $500 refundable security deposit is held (not charged) on your card as a good-faith commitment. It is released after your vehicle is handed over.

4

Authorize your maximum bid. Your broker places a proxy bid on your behalf — they are the legal bidder of record. You are fully protected.

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Auction closes — invoice generated. If your broker wins, BidVex instantly generates a detailed invoice showing exactly what you owe and to whom.

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Two separate payments: (1) BidVex platform fee + broker service fee via Stripe (one secure checkout). (2) Vehicle hammer price directly to your broker via bank wire or certified cheque. BidVex never touches the vehicle price.

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Pick up your vehicle. Once your broker confirms full payment received, you get an 8-character pickup code. Show it at the seller's location with your ID. The vehicle is yours.

Pro Tips

Maximize profits and sell faster

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Use high-quality photos from multiple angles. First impressions matter.

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Set a competitive starting price. Lower starts attract more bidders and drive up the final price.

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Use Promoted Listings to boost visibility. Featured items sell 3x faster.

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Build your seller reputation. Respond quickly, ship promptly, and earn 5-star reviews.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know

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