Salvage value exchange for cars & vehicles
Vehicle salvage values
Cars, trucks, motorcycles, motorhomes and trailers: Restbid brings accident, hail and total-loss vehicles to verified buyers — sealed, binding, with a court-proof salvage-value certificate.
Early access: listing and bidding currently free of charge.
Passenger car
Estate car, hail damage
- Ref no.
- RB-2026-0142
- Location
- 44135 Dortmund, DE
- Bidding ends
- in 3 days
Sealed bids
- Bidder B-10200.000 €
- Bidder B-07800.000 €
- Bidder B-11400.000 €
Highest bid after deadline
€11,200binding — 4-week collection guarantee
Process
From listing to salvage value certificate
Every step is logged with a timestamp — the bid summary can be used as evidence in appraisals and claims settlement.
- Day 0
List the asset
Photos, condition description, location and optionally an appraisal excerpt. Set the bidding deadline — done.
- Days 1–5
Sealed bids come in
Verified commercial bidders place sealed bids. Nobody sees anyone else's bid — what counts is true willingness to pay.
- Deadline
Bids become binding
Every bid remains valid for four weeks. The bidder commits to collecting the asset at the bid price.
- Afterwards
Salvage value certificate as PDF
Bid summary with amounts, timestamps and bidder companies — solid documentation for appraisals and insurers.
Who it's for
Two sides, one marketplace
For listers
Vehicle assessors · Insurers · Dealerships · Fleets & leasing
- Reliable salvage values for appraisals and total-loss settlement
- Court-proof bid documentation with PDF certificate
- No obligation to sell — you decide after the deadline
For bidders
Buyers · Car dealers · Dismantlers · Exporters
- Accident and hail vehicles straight from appraisals and claims
- Sealed bids — no price run-ups like in open auctions
- Award at your own bid price with a 4-week collection guarantee
Two segments
All vehicle classes
From a hail-damaged car to a wrecked semi-truck — every vehicle reaches the right buyers.
- 01
Cars
- 02
Trucks & commercial vehicles
- 03
Motorcycles
- 04
Motorhomes & caravans
- 05
Trailers
- 06
Other vehicles
Reliability
Built for results that hold up
- Verified bidders only
- Every bidder proves their business registration and is approved manually. Strictly B2B — no right of withdrawal, no anonymous bids.
- 4-week binding period
- Once the deadline passes, every bid becomes binding: collection at the bid price, confirmed when the bid is placed. Defaulters are suspended.
- Complete audit trail
- Every action is logged with a timestamp. The bid summary is available as a PDF salvage value certificate for the appraisal.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the vehicle exchange
Which vehicles can I list?
Cars, trucks and commercial vehicles, motorcycles, motorhomes and trailers — especially with accident, hail, fire or engine damage, as well as economic total losses. Roadworthy used vehicles for salvage-value determination are welcome too.
How binding are the bids?
Every bid is binding for 4 weeks (28 calendar days) from the deadline. The award obliges the bidder to collect and pay at the bid price — bidders who fail to do so are suspended.
Who can see my vehicle and the bids?
Only registered, manually verified commercial participants can see the objects. Bids are sealed: no bidder sees the bids of others — the highest bid is only revealed after the deadline.
Is the certificate suitable for my appraisal?
Yes. The PDF salvage-value certificate documents all bids with timestamps and bidder data and is designed as evidence for insurers and courts.
What does the salvage-value determination cost?
For listers, the salvage-value determination costs €15 net per object; registration is free. No fees are charged during the current pilot phase.
How long does a vehicle have to stay listed in the exchange?
Practice and case law consider 24 hours sufficient, as most bids arrive quickly. At Restbid you set the deadline freely — 3 to 7 days are common to reach the full bidder network.
Does the injured party have to accept the highest bid?
No. Under German case law the injured party may generally rely on the regional salvage value determined by an independent assessor. The highest bid binds the bidder — not the vehicle owner.
How quickly do the first bids come in?
Approved bidders are notified by email the moment a new object goes live — first bids typically arrive within hours. The highest bid is fixed when the deadline expires.
Ready for reliable salvage values?
Register now — after manual verification of your business you will be approved to list or bid. Completely free during the pilot phase.
Register now