Every vehicle that has suffered damage as a result of an accident is called an accident car. Each damage leads of course directly to a depreciation. Nevertheless, this depreciation is often difficult to determine for the untrained eye. For expert prospective customers accident car auctions offer a good chance vehicles or spare parts favorably. In order to be able to be safe with a purchase decision with damaged vehicles and accident cars naturally the accident history and repairs must be analyzed exactly. Also the salesman must take a close look at the vehicle and describe the vehicle condition in detail. Otherwise, in the case of a concealed damage, the purchase contract could be canceled. 

Accident cars to auction requires a good eye and expertise from buyers but also from the sellers. Digital marketplaces can help both parties with the entire process. CarOnSale helps sellers reliably determine condition through its own valuers. This helps buyers make an informed purchase decision. In addition, the advanced search function supports buyers ideally to purchase accident vehicles at auction.


  • Accident cars are difficult to value for untrained eyes
  • They offer a good chance of a high margin for car dealers
  • To buy accident cars easily, you should use platforms like CarOnSale

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