How to post an ad
& other FAQ

Click here to go to the registration page, where you insert your data.

First insert your name, which will be displayed on ads and in your public profile.

Next, insert your desired password, twice and email (to which you'll receive all inquiries). Finally select the user type, either User (individual) or Company (registered company or team).
Afterwards, read and accept the Terms of Service by ticking the box and then click Register.
That's it, enjoy using our marketplaces!

First login to your account.
Click on the "Place a new ad" button on top of the page, fill out the form, add photos and optionally select additional promotion for your ad like Premium or Highlighted extension and click Publish.

In the second step you'll finish posting by paying with one of the available methods of payment (Stripe, Paypal, bank transfer, wallet balance).

That's it! Your ad is now posted, will be shortly translated by our team and will be waiting for a buyer. Good luck!

In the list of your ads inside your user panel, you have buttons next to each ad, one of these is "mark as Sold". Simply click on the button and that's it. The contact form in your ad will be disabled and you won't recieve any further inquiries. And the same goes for deleting an ad, there is a button for that too. By only marking it as sold and not removing the ad entirely you are helping us with better organic reach of our marketplaces, therefore increase in visitors and better sale chance for your next ad.

Inside the ad submission form, in the Price part, you have an option to insert price or select one of the two options: Free or Ask for price. Select the latter one and proceed.

Credits are our "virtual currency", which is kept in your user wallet and can be used to submit ads or ordering extensions. Acquiring credits is not obligatory, but by choosing one of the credit pack, you get additional worth of credits for free, which is useful for those with multiple ads. Please note that credits are not refundable or exchangeable.

All the information about the escrow, Escrow.com, instructions and terms can be found on a dedicated page here.

An auction on Racemarket is a competitive bidding process where buyers submit offers for a listing within a defined timeframe. The highest bid at the end represents the leading offer, but the final sale is subject to agreement between the buyer and seller.

1. Browse & Bid
Explore active auctions and place your bid on listings you’re interested in. Bids represent your interest and help determine the market price.

2. Auction Ends
When the timer expires, the highest bid becomes the leading offer. The seller reviews the result and prepares to contact the highest bidder.

3. Seller Contact & Agreement
The seller contacts the highest bidder to confirm details and reach a final agreement. This step ensures both sides are aligned before proceeding.

4. Secure Payment & Completion
Once agreed, the transaction is completed directly between buyer and seller, typically using secure escrow services such as Escrow.com. Delivery or collection is arranged between both parties.

To start an auction for your car, please contact us at [email protected] and provide basic details about the vehicle you wish to list. This applies whether your car is already listed on the marketplace or not.

Our team will follow up with additional questions and request further materials, as auction listings require a higher level of detail than standard ads. This typically includes full vehicle history, current condition, and comprehensive photo and video documentation.

All auctions on Racemarket are curated and prepared in collaboration with the seller to ensure accuracy, transparency, and a high-quality presentation. Once all required information is collected and reviewed, we will confirm the timeline for when your auction will go live.

Racemarket reserves the right to decline any auction submission at its sole discretion, without obligation to provide a reason.

The auction fee is charged upon completion of the auction and is based on the final sale price of the vehicle: 4% up to €50,000, 3% from €50,000 to €100,000, and 2% above €100,000. The fee is invoiced to the owner once the sale is concluded.

If the auction is not successful, no fee is charged, and the vehicle can be resubmitted to auction immediately or at a later stage.

No. Bids represent an expression of intent to purchase. A legally binding agreement is only formed once both buyer and seller mutually agree on the final terms after the auction ends.

Proxy bidding is an automatic bidding system designed to make auctions easier and more efficient. Instead of manually placing every bid, you can enter the maximum amount you are willing to pay, and the system will place bids on your behalf in predefined increments.

For example, if the current bid is €50,000 and you set your maximum at €60,000, the system will automatically increase your bid step by step whenever another bidder places a higher bid—keeping you in the lead up to your limit. Other users never see your maximum amount; they only see the current highest bid.

If another bidder exceeds your maximum, you will be immediately outbid and can choose to place a higher maximum if you wish.

This system follows a second-price logic, meaning you typically only pay slightly above the second-highest bid rather than your full maximum. It ensures fair competition while allowing you to stay competitive without constantly monitoring the auction.

Proxy bidding helps prevent last-second bidding pressure, reduces manual effort, and ensures that serious buyers can participate efficiently, even across different time zones.

When the auction ends, the highest bidder is notified and the seller initiates direct communication to finalize the transaction. The parties then discuss details such as payment, delivery, and any additional conditions.

You become the leading bidder, but the transaction is not automatic. The seller must confirm the deal, and both parties must agree on the final terms before the sale is completed.

If the highest bidder does not respond or fails to proceed within the defined timeframe, the seller may contact the next highest bidder in order of bids to attempt to complete the transaction.

The highest bidder has up to 72 hours after the auction ends to demonstrate serious intent and proceed with the transaction, typically by initiating payment via Escrow.com or agreeing on next steps with the seller.

Racemarket does not process payments. Transactions are completed directly between buyer and seller, typically using a secure third-party service such as Escrow.com for protection of both parties.

Yes, and it is strongly recommended. Buyers are responsible for conducting their own due diligence before placing a bid, including requesting additional information or arranging inspections where possible.

No. All listings are user-generated, and Racemarket does not verify or guarantee the accuracy of listings. Buyers should carefully review all details and communicate directly with the seller before proceeding.

Sellers may withdraw an auction prior to it going live without restriction.

Once an auction is live, the seller may only cancel or withdraw the listing for valid reasons, including but not limited to unavailability of the item, material errors in the listing, or legal compliance issues. Cancellation during an active auction without justified reason is discouraged and may result in restrictions on future use of the platform.

Following the end of an auction:
– If the reserve price has not been met, the seller is not obligated to proceed with the sale.
– If the reserve price has been met, the seller is expected to proceed in good faith with the highest bidder to finalize the transaction.

Racemarket.net is not responsible for enforcing completion of any transaction, in accordance with Clause 8.5.

Some auctions may include a reserve price (minimum acceptable price), while others may not. This is determined by the seller and may or may not be disclosed in the listing.

Bids should be placed carefully and reflect genuine intent to proceed. While bids on Racemarket are not legally binding, they are considered a serious indication of interest in the listed item.
Once submitted, bids generally cannot be modified. If a user wishes to withdraw a bid, this should be done promptly and with a valid reason. Repeated withdrawals, non-serious bidding, or misuse of the auction system may result in restrictions or suspension of the user’s account.
This policy is in place to maintain a fair and trustworthy environment for both buyers and sellers.

Once both parties agree, the transaction proceeds outside the platform. This includes finalizing payment, signing any agreements, and arranging delivery or collection.

No. Racemarket is a platform provider only and does not mediate disputes. Any disagreements must be resolved directly between buyer and seller.

Yes. Racemarket operates across multiple countries, enabling buyers and sellers to participate in auctions internationally.
However, all transactions are conducted directly between the buyer and seller, and both parties are solely responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable local laws and regulations. This includes, but is not limited to, taxes (such as VAT), import and export requirements, customs procedures, vehicle registration rules, and any other legal obligations relevant to the transaction.
Buyers are strongly advised to verify the requirements in their country before bidding, particularly for cross-border purchases, as regulations and costs may vary significantly. Sellers should also ensure that they provide accurate documentation and information necessary to facilitate international transactions.
Racemarket does not provide legal, tax, or logistical advice and is not responsible for any issues arising from cross-border transactions.

Unlike traditional auction houses where bids may create an immediate legal obligation, Racemarket operates as a platform connecting independent buyers and sellers across different countries and legal systems.
Bids on Racemarket represent a serious expression of interest and serve as a price discovery mechanism, allowing the market to determine value through competitive demand. However, because many listings involve high-value vehicles, specialized equipment, and cross-border transactions, additional steps are often required before a sale can be finalized.
These steps may include verifying the condition of the item, confirming documentation, agreeing on logistics such as transport or export, and selecting a secure payment method such as escrow. Allowing a short post-auction discussion ensures that both parties can confirm all essential details before committing. This approach reduces risk for both buyer and seller, prevents misunderstandings, and creates a more transparent and secure transaction process—while still preserving the competitive nature and efficiency of auctions.

You should always review the listing carefully, understand the auction terms, and ensure you are prepared to proceed if your bid becomes the highest. Auctions determine price through competitive demand, so final values can vary significantly.

Before using auction functionality as a buyer or seller, please read all the terms and conditions. By proceeding, you agree to comply with them.

Exactly what it says. Racemarket.net is divided into 20 single-language marketplaces, covering almost every European country, while the main benefit is that all ads are displayed everywhere and translated in marketplace language respectively by our team, which increases exposure for your ad and makes it easier for a buyer to understand.
When you post an ad for Fiesta R5 rally car for sale, you also posted an ad for Fiesta R5 rallye voiture a vendre, Fiesta R5 auto da rally in vendita and so on, by taking a few minutes to post that one ad, you actually posted 20 of them and spare a lot of time, 19 times less, to be exact.

Yes, your username and password can be used on all 20 marketplaces, there is no need to register once again.

No, this is not possible, all ads are visible on all 20 marketplaces to provide maximal exposure. The decision on where you'll sell your item is always yours, we just provide more options.
The only exception is in rental categories, where we can limit your ad visibility only to the countries you're available to offer the rental services. To arrange this, please contact us.

Each ad has obligatory email contact option and optionally via telephone. You can contact seller by clicking on email button, which will take you to the contact form, or, if stated, telephone field, where you can copy the number in your phone or use any of the services to call like Whatsapp etc.

Each ad includes additional fields depending on the selected category. These fields not only help describe your listing more accurately but also serve as powerful filters for buyers to refine their search. Here’s how to use each one:

• - Specification (Rally category only): Choose between Tarmac or Gravel to indicate the car’s setup.
• - Condition (All categories): Define the item's condition by selecting New, Used, or Crashed.
• - Manufacturer (All categories): Enter the vehicle or part manufacturer (e.g., Ford, Can-Am) to allow filtering by brand.
• - Power(HP): (For Sale / Rent categories): Specify the engine’s horsepower. Example: 320hp.
• - Date of last rebuild: (All categories): Indicate when the car or part was last rebuilt. Example: January 2025.
• - Transmission: (Car categories): Provide details on the gearbox installed. Example: Sadev 6-speed sequential.
• - Mileage: (All categories): State the total mileage of the car or component. Example: 2800km SS.
• - Production date: (All categories): Enter the year or month/year of production. Example: 2024.
• - VAT included: (All categories): Specify if the listed price includes VAT by selecting Yes or No.
• - Weight: (All categories): Provide the weight of the car or component to help assess class eligibility or shipping costs.
• - Part number: (Parts categories): Add the official part number to make your item easier to find. Example: OR03-14-008 E L/H.
• - Consider exchanges: (All categories): Indicate whether you’re open to exchanges by selecting Yes or No.
• - Eligible for Dakar Classic: (Rally Raid category only): Select Yes if the vehicle meets eligibility criteria for the Dakar Classic.
• - Ownership: (All categories): Choose whether the item is owned by a Private Individual or a Company — this can impact VAT treatment and final price, so it should be defined for buyer's consideration.
• - Available via Whatsapp: (All categories): If you select Yes, the default “Call” button will be replaced with a WhatsApp chat button for easier communication.
• - Performance Factor: (Hill Climb category only): Enter the FIA Performance Factor to enable targeted filtering by competition class.
• - Rental area: (Rental categories): Specify the geographical scope of availability. Example: National only, European Championship, Worldwide, etc.

No, racemarket.net does not own items advertised on marketplaces, unless clearly stated and does not have info about their whereabouts other than the one stated publicly inside ads. To get more info about the advertised item, contact seller in each ad directly. All ads listed by "racemarket Sales" or "racemarket team" are for sale on commission, but not owned or inspected by us and we have no insights on their condition and location apart from the information submitted to us by the actual owner.

Access to racemarket.net marketplaces and creation of a new account (registration) are all free of charge, while ad submission requires a payment depending on the items you want to advertise. Alternatively, we also offer an option of "commission sales" with no fees for you as a seller in case of online exclusivity. See pricing for more details.

We take all required measures to keep your data safe using secure connection, while safety of the payment transactions is additionally ensured by Paypal / Stripe / Escrow.com. We do not expose your email anywhere to prevent someone sending you unsolicited email, while all inquiries your ads receive are moderated by our team and you only receive those, who we deem relevant.

If you are a company (eligible for VAT deduction), please make sure you select the user type "company" upon registration and enter the VAT number inside your user account for pricing without VAT, as later changes will not be possible.

There were plenty accounts made in the past months with sole intention of leaving backlink and some content inside user descriptions for spammy SEO reasons. We disabled user/company description field and website link until at least 1 ad is posted from your account. Then the two boxes will appear in your user edit menu and you'll be able to add this info.

We offer various options of payments: bank transfer, Paypal and Stripe for credit card payments. Please note, that it may take a few days for bank transfers to be processed, so your order will be completed only after payment is verified, while payment by Paypal / Stripe will result in instant completion of your order. If you are a company (eligible for VAT deduction), please make sure you enter the VAT number inside your user account for pricing without VAT, as later changes will not be possible.

Don't worry, the contact form works perfectly. The reason you didn't receive the inquiry could be one of the following:
1. Your ad was by now not seen by a buyer interested in what you are selling.
2. There was an inquiry which our moderation team did not find as serious, so we did not forward it to your inbox. We always spare you with all the time wasters and spammers.

Please contact us at [email protected].