How to Bid

Buying your next car through Car Mandi is easy, transparent, and designed to give you complete confidence. Our auction system ensures that every bid counts, every seller is verified, and every car is inspected by professionals before it goes live. Whether you are a first-time buyer or an experienced dealer, here’s everything you need to know about placing bids and winning auctions on Car Mandi.

Step-01

Create & Verify Your Account

Before you can start bidding, you’ll need to sign up and verify your account. Registration requires basic personal details, optional government-issued photo ID, and, if you are a dealer, your dealership license, which is again optional. Verification is manual to ensure authenticity and to protect our community from fake bidders. Once approved, you’ll be able to access live auctions and start bidding.

Step-02

Understand the Credits System

Car Mandi uses a credit-based bidding system to keep the process simple and fair for everyone. Instead of paying cash per bid, you purchase credits and use them to participate in auctions.

  • Credit Value: For buyers, credits are used every time you place a bid.
  • Basic users receive 50 bids per month.
  • Every bid consumes 20 credits
  • You can buy credits as needed or subscribe to our Premium Plan for unlimited bidding.
Step-03

Browse Live Auctions

All auctions on Car Mandi last for 7 days. Each listing includes:

  • A detailed inspection report prepared by our in-house team.
  • Verified photos covering the car’s condition.
  • Reserve price (hidden from buyers but guiding seller decisions).

You can filter cars by make, model, location or price range. Featured cars appear at the top for maximum visibility.

Step-04

Place Your Bid

When you find a car you want, select your maximum bid and simply click “Place Bid.” Once your bid is submitted, the amount becomes locked in until the auction closes.

  • If someone outbids you, you’ll receive an instant notification via email and dashboard alert so you can increase your offer.
  • If the reserve price is not met, the listing will show “Reserve Not Met,” and the seller has 24 hours to accept, reject, or negotiate with the highest bidder.
Step-05

Winning the Auction

At the end of the 7-day period, the highest bidder wins. Car Mandi will connect you directly with the seller to arrange payment and ownership transfer. We will charge PKR 5,000 from the buyer in case of a successful transaction.

Rules & Penalties

  • No Fake Bids: All bidders are verified, and repeated violations may result in account suspension.
  • Winning Bid Responsibility: If you win but fail to complete the purchase, you’ll lose your credits for that auction. Repeated non-compliance may lead to suspension or permanent banning.
  • Transparency & Security: Every listing is backed by an official Car Mandi inspection, so you always know exactly what you’re bidding on.

Why Bid on Car Mandi?

  • Professional Inspections: Every car is checked by our dedicated inspection team.
  • Fair Auctions: Reserve price system ensures sellers don’t undersell, while buyers bid confidently.
  • Free Bids: Basic members receive 50 bids each month.

With Car Mandi, bidding is more than just an offer - it’s a transparent path to owning your next car.

Guidelines For Biding

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