GALEXGALEXCARS GUIDES
Everything we know about buying at EU auctions, in plain language.
No sales pitch — just how European leasing auctions actually work, where the cars come from, and how the numbers add up. Written by the team that bids on these lots every week.
THE PROCESS
How to Buy a Car from European Leasing Auctions
What BCA, Copart, Auto1, Autobid, Openlane, Caronsale and Autorola actually are, why most won't sell to you directly, and the real step-by-step process.
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Where Do Cars from Leasing Auctions Actually Come From?
Fleet returns, rental rotations, dealer trade-ins and insurance write-offs — the four sources behind almost every lot.
Read the guide →THE ECONOMICS
How to Save Money at EU Auctions — and How Reliable Is It?
Why auction prices undercut dealer forecourts, what eats into the "savings," and how the process is kept reliable.
Read the guide →Have a specific car in mind?
Send us the brand, budget and mileage you're after and we'll tell you honestly what the auctions can do for you.