How it works

From registration to delivery, end to end.

BidLot is Kenya's online vehicle auction platform. Here's what to expect when you bid, win, sell, or just want to understand how the lane works.

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Buyer journey

Six steps from register to delivery.

Avg. completion · 7 days

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01
Create your account
Sign up for free and verify your email address.
- Go to our registration page
- Fill in your personal details
- Verify your email
- Choose your account type
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02
Verify deposit
Deposit funds to start bidding on vehicles.
- Choose a payment method
- Deposit a minimum of KES 500,000
- Wait for verification (usually instant)
- Funds are held in escrow
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03
Browse & search
Find vehicles using our advanced search tools.
- Search by make, model, or damage
- Filter by price, year, location
- View detailed vehicle information
- Check damage assessments
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04
Place bids
Bid on vehicles in real-time auctions.
- Click "Place a Bid" on your vehicle
- Enter your bid amount
- Confirm your bid
- Monitor auction in real-time
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05
Win & pay
Complete payment when you win an auction.
- You win when auction ends
- Pay remaining balance
- Funds are released to seller
- Receive payment confirmation
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06
Get your vehicle
Arrange pickup or shipping.
- Arrange pickup at location
- Use our shipping partner
- Get vehicle inspection report
- Receive title documents

Ready when you are

Pick a side. Then place a bid.

Whether you're here to buy your next car or list your fleet, BidLot opens the same lane to everyone — fully online, end to end.

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