What is an Offer?

What is an Offer?

An Offer is a proposed purchase price made by a Buyer for a vehicle listed on AutoSettle.

It allows Buyers and Sellers to openly discuss price in a clear and structured way - without awkward conversations or uncertainty.

Why might a Buyer make an Offer?

A Buyer may choose to submit an Offer for many reasonable reasons, including:
  1. Current market conditions
  2. Prices of similar vehicles listed for sale
  3. The vehicle’s mileage, age, or overall condition
In some cases, a Buyer may take the vehicle for a test drive and decide the asking price doesn’t quite reflect the vehicle’s value for them.

Are Offers optional?

Yes. Sellers are always in control.
  1. Sellers can choose whether or not to accept Offers on their listing
  2. Offers can be managed by going to the Vehicle Profile and then Settings | Offers 
If Offers are turned off, Buyers can only proceed to purchase the vehicle at the listed price using the Buy Now function in the Buying Tools.

How do Offers work?

If Offers are enabled:
  1. Buyers can submit an Offer using the Offer option in their toolbar
  2. Buyers and Sellers can negotiate securely within AutoSettle, with all communication kept in one place
Negotiation continues until:
  1. An agreement is reached and the transaction proceeds to settlement, or
  2. Either party chooses to withdraw — no pressure, no obligation

An Offer can be made before a deposit is paid and before a test drive takes place, allowing both parties to align on price early.

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