Unbelievably there are literally hundreds of free sites that can help you to either sell or buy your car. Some of the websites are in fact free to the buyers as only the sellers are asked to pay advertising fees or a percentage of the sales value of the vehicles sold. Other sites are in fact free for the seller as there are no advertising fees and the buyer pays the site's commissions (if any). It will be a challenge to find a completely free online car auction and this is normal - these sites should make a profit too.

Here are some of the most popular - this should cut the time required to research and get you straight to the point.

eBay is probably the most popular online auction on the Internet and it is highly recommended online car auction as well. However if you are specifically looking for a eBay is not what you are seeking. There are some fees you will be asked to pay in case you are selling your car at eBay. On the other hand, the car buyers are in perfect position, as there are no costs involved in the buying process.

Collectors Car Auction (collectorscarauction.com) is a auction site that operates in Canada, USA, UK and Australia. All you need to do in order to put your car at an auction is to register. Most of the advertising features are free. The ones that will ensure enhanced placement of your ad are paid but the fees are neglectable.

Auction Fire (auctionfire.com) is another very popular auction website. You can find a variety of car brands put on sale as well as motor parts and auto accessories. There is no advertising fee to get your car listed. The only fee that the site charges is 2.5% commission against the final sale price paid by the buyer. So in fact, this is a free online car auction excellent for car sellers. The site supports multi languages, which is a great benefit for auction car sellers as the site attracts more potential buyers.

There are a lot more than the three sites mentioned above. Just do a simple search and you will find thousands of auction sites. However, check all terms and conditions of each specific site you are about to use. Sometimes the services are advertised as free but there are hidden costs. It is best to go at a well-known and approved site and pay some fees than trying to save a few bucks and attend unreliable "free" online car auction sites.