Your Bridge to US Auctions
Buy from Copart, IAAI, Manheim and more — no dealer license, no US address needed.
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Trusted Auction Platforms
We provide direct or facilitated access to the auction houses that matter most.
Copart
Direct AccessIAAI
Direct AccessManheim
Direct AccessACV
Via RepresentativeADESA
Via RepresentativeAny Platform on Request
How It Works
From sign-up to delivery — a simple, transparent four-step process.
Sign Up
Create your Dessant account and choose your membership tier.
Consultation
Our team contacts you to verify your profile and explain the process.
Deposit
Fund your bidding wallet so you're ready to purchase.
Bid & Receive
Access auctions, bid on vehicles, and we handle delivery (or arrange your own shipping).
Choose Your Membership
One annual fee. Transparent per-vehicle pricing. No surprises.
One-Time Buyer
- Self-Service Bid — $300/vehicle: you send the lot number, we place the bid
- Full Service — $1,000 or 4% (whichever is higher): we source, verify & bid
- No platform login or annual membership
- Auction access (Copart, IAAI, Manheim)
- Refundable deposit (15% of budget) sets your bidding cap
- Logistics & shipping coordination
- Bid on ACV & ADESA via our representative
- Priority Dessant support
- Dedicated account manager
Standard
- Auction access (Copart, IAAI, Manheim)
- Personal onboarding consultation
- Dedicated account manager
- Standard Dessant support
- Logistics & shipping coordination
- Bid on ACV & ADESA via our representative
Business
- Auction access (Copart, IAAI, Manheim)
- Personal onboarding consultation
- Dedicated account manager
- Standard Dessant support
- Logistics & shipping coordination
- Bid on ACV & ADESA via our representative
Platinum
- Auction access (Copart, IAAI, Manheim)
- Personal onboarding consultation
- Dedicated account manager
- Standard Dessant support
- Logistics & shipping coordination
- Bid on ACV & ADESA via our representative
- Lowest per-vehicle fee
Compare Plans
| One-Time Buyer | Standard | Most Popular Business | Platinum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual membership | None | $300 | $500 | $750 |
| Per-vehicle fee | From $300 | $150 | $100 | $75 |
| Auction access (Copart, IAAI, Manheim) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Logistics & shipping coordination | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bid on ACV & ADESA via our representative | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dedicated account manager | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Personal onboarding consultation | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pay only when you win | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Priority Dessant support | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
All fees in USD. Stripe payment accepted.
One-Time Buyer — Full Pricing & Structure
Who This Is For
A client who wants to purchase one or more vehicles without committing to an annual membership. No platform login required — two service levels are available depending on how much involvement you need.
Service Options
Option 1 — Self-Service Bid · $300 per vehicle
You find the vehicle on Copart, IAAI, or Manheim and send us the lot number. Dessant places the bid on your behalf. The $300 fee is charged only on a successful purchase.
Option 2 — Full Service · $1,000 or 4%
You don’t know the market or don’t have time to search. Your manager sources, evaluates, and bids on your behalf. Fee: $1,000 per vehicle, or 4% of the vehicle price — whichever is higher. The 4% threshold applies above $25,000 (example: a $120,000 vehicle → $4,800).
Example Pricing
A refundable deposit is required before any work begins. It covers administrative costs and sets your auction bidding limit.
| Client budget | Deposit (15%) | Auction limit |
|---|---|---|
| $5,000 | $750 | $5,000 |
| $10,000 | $1,500 | $10,000 |
| $50,000 | $7,500 | $50,000 |
| $100,000 | $15,000 | $100,000 |
- Held in a Dessant bank account — not applied toward the vehicle purchase
- Your bidding limit is set to match the deposit-backed budget
- The limit resets after each vehicle is paid in full
- The deposit remains on account as security for future purchases
- Returned on request after all obligations are settled
If No Purchase Is Made
If you engage the team but do not proceed with a purchase: a forfeiture of $250 flat OR 10% of the deposit — whichever is higher. The remainder is returned in full.
| Deposit | 10% | Applied rule | You receive back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $750 | $75 | $250 flat (higher) | $500 |
| $1,500 | $150 | $250 flat (higher) | $1,250 |
| $7,500 | $750 | 10% (higher) | $6,750 |
| $15,000 | $1,500 | 10% (higher) | $13,500 |
Auction Limit (Self-Service)
- You receive a view + bid account with hard limits
- Total bid cap = your stated budget (matched to the deposit)
- Car-count cap is set per your agreement
- Whichever limit is reached first, the account locks automatically
- No extra platform cost unless a vehicle is purchased ($20/vehicle fee applies only to won lots)
What Is Not Included in the Service Fee
Billed separately, depending on the vehicle and destination:
- Vehicle purchase price (paid directly to the auction)
- Auction buyer’s fee
- Transportation / logistics
- Title processing
- Export documentation
Order is our product.
Trusted Worldwide Since 2014
2,000+ vehicles delivered to clients across 3 continents.
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About Dessant
Dessant was founded in 2014 with a single goal: to remove the barriers that keep everyday people and small businesses from accessing the world's largest vehicle auctions. A dealer license, a US address, and industry connections used to be the price of entry. We changed that. Today, clients from Ukraine to China trust Dessant to find, purchase, and deliver vehicles — transparently, efficiently, and at fair cost.