How WashAuction Works
The simplest way to buy and sell car wash equipment. Verified sellers, secure payments, transparent fees.
For Sellers
List Your Equipment
List for free — no upfront costs. Upload photos, set a price or start an auction. Use Smart Scan to auto-fill details from a photo of the nameplate.
Connect Stripe
When your item sells, connect your bank account via Stripe to receive payment. One-time setup that takes about 10 minutes.
Get Paid
Flat 8% seller fee on every completed transaction, applied to sale price only — never on shipping. Funds released to your account after 72-hour hold.
For Buyers
Browse & Search
Browse and bid for free. Find equipment by manufacturer, type, wash type, condition, location, and price. Filter by auction vs. fixed price.
Bid or Buy
Place bids on auctions (outbid notifications sent automatically) or purchase fixed-price listings instantly. 3% buyer's premium added at checkout — standard in equipment auctions.
Pay & Receive
Secure payments via Stripe. Funds held until delivery confirmed. All items are sold as-is, where-is, so review listing details carefully.
Simple, Transparent Fees
No listing fees. No monthly subscriptions. You only pay when a transaction completes.
8%
seller fee on every sale
Applied to sale price only — never on shipping
3%
buyer's premium at checkout
Standard in equipment auctions
Example: $10,000 Equipment Sale
$10,000 + 3% buyer's premium
$10,000 − 8% seller fee
Platform Features
Secure Settlement
All payments go through Stripe with a 72-hour hold after delivery, ensuring both buyer and seller meet their end of the deal before funds are released.
Auto-Extend Auctions
Auctions auto-extend 5 minutes if a bid is placed in the final 5 minutes. No sniping.
Transparent Fees
8% seller fee + 3% buyer's premium. No listing fees, no monthly subscriptions. Less than half what other platforms charge — most take 20% or more.
Review System
Mutual reviews after every transaction. Build reputation as a trusted buyer or seller.
WashAuction Escrow
For in-person deals, WashAuction Escrow handles the money so both parties can focus on the transaction. Only a 5% seller fee applies for local escrow deals — no buyer's premium.
Buyer Pays
Buyer pays securely through WashAuction. Funds are held during the settlement period until the deal is confirmed.
Meet In Person
Buyer and seller coordinate a meetup through WashAuction messaging. Inspect the equipment on site.
Confirm the Deal
Both parties confirm the transaction went smoothly. All items are sold as-is, where-is — do your due diligence before meeting.
Funds Release
Funds are released to the seller after confirmation. If either party doesn't hold up their end, WashAuction can step in.
All items are sold as-is, where-is. For high-value transactions, we recommend both parties document the process with photos or video for their own records.