Help Center
Everything you need to know about buying and selling on Carasta
How Auctions Work
Bidding, reserves, and how a sale is decided.
- Auctions run for 7 days from the moment they go live
- You can't place two bids in a row — someone must outbid you first
- Set a maximum with auto-bidding and we'll bid on your behalf
- A reserve is the lowest price a seller will accept
- A bid in the final minutes extends the auction, so late bids can't steal a win
Selling Your Vehicle
Listing your car and getting it approved.
- Every listing needs at least 20 photos, up to a maximum of 150
- Add a reserve price, or list with no reserve
- Our team reviews each listing before it goes live
- The $99 listing fee is charged when your auction starts
- You keep the full sale price — the buyer's fee is charged separately
After You Win
Paying for your vehicle and transferring the title.
- Complete the sale through KeySavvy — payment and title handled together
- KeySavvy's transaction fees are included at no extra cost to you
- Or choose Direct and arrange payment and title transfer with the seller yourself
- Track each step of the sale from your account
Payments & Fees
What you pay, and when.
- Sellers pay a $99 listing fee when the auction goes live
- Buyers pay 5% of the winning bid, capped at $7,500
- Card payments are processed securely
- Buy Now, where a seller offers it, ends the auction immediately