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How Buy Now works

What is this?

Some units are offered at a fixed Buy Now price instead of bidding. The first eligible dealer who confirms Buy Now buys the unit — the purchase is binding.

How does it work?

  • A Buy Now unit shows “Buy Now — CA$…” on its lot page. There is no bidding, reserve or starting bid on it.
  • Buy Now is open while the auction is open for bidding, until that lot’s close time.
  • Choosing Buy Now shows a review: the unit, the Buy Now price, the auction’s buyer fee, the processing fee (CAD $185 when the unit needs title or registration documents) and the total before tax. Taxes are calculated on the invoice for your dealership’s province.
  • You tick the binding statement and confirm. RideAuction checks again that the unit is still available at that exact price before it is sold to you.
  • If two dealers confirm at the same moment, exactly one buys it; the other is told it is already sold and nothing is charged to them.

What do I need to do?

  • Open the unit, choose Buy Now, review the total and confirm the binding purchase.
  • You need RideAuction buying approval for your dealership and bidding authority for yourself.

What happens next?

The sale is confirmed at once and opens on your purchase page: invoice and payment, documents, your delivery choice, release and pickup — the same steps as an auction win.

Last reviewed October 7, 2026

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