Online car auctions · sign-ups open
Going once, going twice... yours.
Timed online auctions for used cars across the Balkans. Verified sellers, bidders with an active plan, and your money held by Going Once Cars (GOC) until you have the keys.
- Free to list
- Bid with a plan from €9.99 a year
- Pay GOC, never the seller
Pay GOC, never the seller
- You pay Going Once Cars
- We hold the money
- The seller is paid after the handover
Why Going Once Cars
Verified sellers
We check ID and ownership papers before a car goes live.
Serious bidders
Every bidder has a verified ID, an active yearly plan and a saved, valid card.
Inspection reports
A partner garage checks the car and scores it out of 10, for €39.
Payments held by GOC
You pay us, never the seller. We hold the money until the handover.
How it works
Timed auctions with a fair finish
Each auction runs for 24, 48 or 72 hours. Everyone sees the same countdown, and the highest bidder when it reaches zero wins the car.
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Going once
More than an hour left. Watch, compare and set an auto-bid.
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Going twice
Under an hour. The timer turns amber.
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Final call
Under 10 minutes. A bid in the last 2 minutes adds 2 minutes.
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Yours.
The countdown hits zero. The highest bidder wins and pays Going Once Cars.
- +2:00 extended
Late bids add time
A bid in the last 2 minutes adds 2 minutes, so everyone has time to answer it.
- From €9.99 a year
A yearly plan keeps bids real
To bid you need an active plan and a saved, valid card: Basic for €9.99 a year, or Trader for €49.99 a year for car traders. The card you pay for the plan with is saved on your account.
- Auto-bid
Bid while you sleep
Set a maximum and we bid for you in the smallest steps, never above your limit.
Live now
Live auctions
Real cars from verified sellers, live right now. Bid in the Going Once Cars app.
Listings
What a listing shows you
Every car is listed the same way, so you can compare cars quickly and bid with confidence.
Photos from every angle
Outside, inside and the dashboard, plus close-ups of any damage the seller declares.
Inspection score
An optional check by a partner garage, scored from 1 to 10. The full report is one tap away.
Verified seller, no contact details
You see that the seller is verified and where the car is. Names and numbers stay private: all messages go through GOC.
Current bid and time left
The live price, the number of bids and the countdown. A bid in the last 2 minutes adds 2 minutes.
Minimum price status
If the seller set a hidden minimum price, you see whether it has been reached, never the amount.
Your total before you bid
Your plan's buyer fee (5% on Basic, 3.5% on Trader) is added up front, so you know exactly what you will pay GOC if you win.
For buyers
Buy a car in four steps
From the first search to the keys in your hand, Going Once Cars sits between you and the seller.
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Step 1
Find a car
Filter by country, price and fuel. Listings show photos from every angle, a list of any damage and often a garage inspection report.
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Step 2
Bid live
Choose a yearly plan in your account; the card you pay with is saved for bidding. Bid step by step, or set a maximum and let auto-bid do the rest.
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Step 3
Pay Going Once Cars
When you win, pay us, never the seller: by card or bank transfer, within 3 business days. We hold the money until you collect the car.
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Step 4
Pick up with your release code
Choose a pickup time. At the handover you both sign the sale contract GOC prepares, and the seller enters your 6-character code.
For sellers
Let buyers compete for your car
List for free in about 10 minutes and pay a €50 success fee only if the car sells. We handle the buyers, the payment and the paperwork.
Free listing in about 10 minutes
Enter the VIN and we fill in the details. A photo guide shows you the shots buyers look for.
Buyers compete
Bidders with an active plan compete for 24 to 72 hours, so every bid is serious.
Optional hidden minimum price
Bidders don't see it. If bidding ends below it, you have 24 hours to accept or decline the top bid.
Paid 1–2 business days after handover
The buyer pays Going Once Cars first. At pickup you check their ID, sign the GOC contract and enter their release code. We pay you the price minus the €50 success fee.
You never deal with buyers directly
No calls, no haggling, no strangers asking for your number. Every message goes through GOC.
How it looks in the seller app (illustration)
Safety
Your money is protected
Going Once Cars sits between buyer and seller. The buyer pays us, we hold the money, and the seller is paid only after the handover.
Buyer
Wins the auction and pays within 3 business days, by card or bank transfer.
Going Once Cars
Holds the money until the seller enters your release code at the handover.
Money heldSeller
Hands over the car and the papers, then gets paid: the price minus the €50 success fee. Listing was free.
Example: a car that sells for €4,200, bought on the Basic plan (5% buyer fee).
No direct contact
All messages go through GOC. Buyers and sellers never see each other's phone number or email.
If the winner doesn't pay
We cancel the sale, offer the car to the next-highest bidder and may suspend the winner's account.
A contract we prepare
At pickup the seller checks the buyer's ID, and both sign the sale contract we prepare.
Fees
Simple fees, shown up front
A yearly plan to bid, a buyer fee only when you win, and free listings for sellers. These are all the fees on Going Once Cars.
Basic plan
A year of bidding, with a 5% buyer fee when you win.
€9.99/ yearTrader plan
For car traders: 3.5% buyer fee, priority support and alerts.
€49.99/ yearBuyer fee
Of the final price, only if you win: 5% on Basic, 3.5% on Trader. Min €99, max €599.
3.5–5%Listing a car
For every seller, private or dealer.
FreeSeller success fee
Only when the car sells. Taken from your payout.
€50Inspection report
Optional check by a partner garage, scored out of 10.
€39Worked example
Final price€4,200
Buyer fee (5%)€210
Buyer pays Going Once Cars€4,410
Seller success fee−€50
Seller receives€4,150
Sellers pay only the €50 success fee when the car sells, plus an optional €39 inspection report. The plan is paid once a year.
Markets
Opening in Albania and Kosovo, then across the region
Albania Kosovo
Buyers and sellers in both countries from launch day.
Mobile app
The auction in your pocket
Sign in with your Going Once Cars account and your plan is ready to use. Get an alert when someone outbids you, follow the countdown and keep your release code on your phone.
- Outbid alerts and a reminder before the final call
- Auto-bid up to your maximum
- Messages with GOC for every purchase and sale
FAQ
Questions, answered
Can't find your answer? Write to us at team@goingoncecars.com
Why do I need a plan to bid?
A yearly plan keeps bidding serious. Basic costs €9.99 a year with a 5% buyer fee; Trader costs €49.99 a year with a 3.5% buyer fee, priority support and priority alerts. You choose your plan in your account on this website. The card you pay with is saved for your bids, and you can bid in the app as soon as the plan is active.
What fees do I pay?
Listing a car is free; sellers pay a €50 success fee only when the car sells, taken from the payout. To bid you need a yearly plan: Basic (€9.99) or Trader (€49.99). If you win, you pay a buyer fee of 5% on Basic or 3.5% on Trader, at least €99 and at most €599. Sellers can also order an inspection report (€39). There are no other fees.
How does payment work?
When you win, you pay Going Once Cars, never the seller: the final price plus the buyer fee, by card or bank transfer, within 3 business days. We hold the money and pay the seller 1–2 business days after the handover.
What if the winner doesn't pay?
The sale is cancelled and we may suspend the winner's account. We offer the seller the next-highest bid, or the seller can relist the car for free.
What is in an inspection report?
A partner garage checks the engine and gearbox, brakes and suspension, electronics and lights, tyres, the underbody and rust, and whether the mileage matches the service records. The car gets a score out of 10, shown on the listing. The seller pays €39.
How do pickup and the release code work?
After you pay, choose one of the pickup times we offer. You get a 6-character release code. At the handover the seller checks your ID, you both sign the sale contract GOC prepares, and the seller enters your code. Only then do we pay the seller.
Can you deliver the car to me?
Not yet. Delivery to your city by a GOC partner is coming soon. For now, you collect the car at the pickup time you book.
Who sells the cars?
Verified private sellers and dealers. Going Once Cars doesn't own the cars: we run the auction, hold the buyer's payment, prepare the sale contract and pay the seller after the handover.
Where do you operate?
We open first in Albania and Kosovo. North Macedonia, Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and Bulgaria follow, market by market.
When can I start bidding?
Sign-ups are open. Create your free account, choose a plan, and you can bid in the Going Once Cars app as soon as the plan is active. We open first in Albania and Kosovo.
Where do I buy a plan, and can I cancel it?
In your account on this website, with a card; payments are processed by Stripe. Sign in to the app with the same account and the plan is already there. You can turn off renewal or change your card at any time under Manage plan and card; the plan stays active until the end of the year you paid for.
Get started
Create your free account
Sign up in a minute with Google or your email. Choose a plan when you want to bid. Listing a car is free.
- Free account, no card needed to sign up
- Basic €9.99 or Trader €49.99 a year to bid
- One account for the website and the app
Create your account
Free, with Google or your email. Confirm your email and you are in.
Choose a plan
Basic for €9.99 or Trader for €49.99 a year. The card you pay with is saved for your bids.
Bid in the app
Sign in to the app with the same account and verify your ID once. You can bid as soon as your plan is active.
Joined the waitlist? Create your account with the same email.