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The process

How a DealerKey Auto purchase actually works.

Six steps. You approve the target price before we lift a paddle. Vehicle selection and timing depend on your requirements and the sale.

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The process

Six steps. You approve the number before we lift a paddle.

Start with the evidence, resolve the charges, then decide whether to bid. Timing depends on the vehicle and sale.

01

Tell us the car

Year, make, model, trim, mileage ceiling, color tolerance, drive-out budget. 15 minutes on the phone.

02

We pull dealer auction + local retail comps

You see the dealer auction range and Utah retail listings side-by-side — before any bid goes in.

03

You approve the target price

Every line item in writing: hammer + buy fee + transport + our $1,500 + tax + doc. We don't exceed it without your signoff.

04

We bid at the auction

We bid through the dealer-auction network within your written approval. Agree on sale timing and communication arrangements for the actual candidate.

05

Post-sale inspection

Review available condition and history reports. Confirm inspection scope, price and any needed repairs for the actual candidate before committing.

06

Title + delivery

Review title and registration requirements, pickup location and transport arrangements. Confirm vehicle-specific charges and timing before approving a purchase.

Timeline expectation

Availability, your specification, sale schedules, inspection and transport affect timing. Review these arrangements with Dallin for the actual candidate; a research observation does not confirm delivery timing or availability.

What we do NOT do

  • No lot inventory. Every vehicle is bought to order.
  • No Copart or IAA. Dealer-network franchise trade-ins only — clean titles, real service histories.
  • No kickbacks. Transporters, inspectors, lenders, body shops — we take nothing on the back end. Our invoice is the only dollar we make.
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