US Auction Access & Delivery to Europe
Bid directly on thousands of vehicles from Copart and IAAI. No middlemen. We handle pickup, ocean freight, customs in Rotterdam, and doorstep delivery across Europe.
- 172,000
- live lots right now
- 32,512
- vehicles delivered to EU
- $300
- flat commission — no VAT
- 30+
- years of shipping experience
In short
LS Auction lets European buyers bid directly on Copart and IAAI vehicle auctions in the USA, then handles everything after the hammer: US pickup, ocean freight, customs clearance in Rotterdam, duty and VAT settlement, and delivery to your door. The commission is a flat $300 per vehicle under $25,000 (or $400 above) with no VAT — versus around $540 at typical brokers. Total delivered cost is shown on every lot before you bid.
- $300
- flat commission, no VAT
- 4–8 wks
- ocean transit to Rotterdam
- 10+
- EU countries, door delivery
- 1994
- Leśniewski Shipping founded
Yesterday's deals are gone. Today's are closing now.
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee
$9,200
SOLD
NOW — LIVE LOT2021 Toyota RAV4
Current bid: $9,408
23m 00s remaining · 20 bidders
Closing in the next hours
Live Copart & IAAI lots — insurance sellers only, verified condition data.
Live · Atlantic
Cars on the water — right now
Every vehicle we win sails our own container lanes to Rotterdam, clears our own customs desk, and rolls to your door.
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vehicles in transit to Europe
The lowest commission in Europe. Full stop.
bid.cars charges $450 + VAT on every vehicle. We don't.
| LS AUCTION | bid.cars | |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle under $25,000 | $300 (no VAT) | $450 + VAT ≈ $540 |
| Vehicle over $25,000 | $400 (no VAT) | $450 + VAT ≈ $540 |
| VAT on commission | NONE | YES |
| Hidden fees | ZERO — full transparency | ? |
💰 You save up to $240 per vehicle versus bid.cars.
From US auction lane to your driveway
Find & bid
Browse live Copart & IAAI lots with full photos and condition data. Deposit by card or Wise — bid within 1–2 hours.
We buy & collect
We execute the winning purchase through official auction channels and truck the vehicle to the departure port.
Ocean freight & customs
Container shipping to Rotterdam. We clear customs, settle duty and VAT, and prepare EU compliance documents.
Doorstep delivery
Delivered to your door in Poland, Germany, Czechia, the Baltics, Romania and beyond — tracked live the whole way.
Leśniewski Shipping · est. 1994
Backed by 30+ years of real logistics
LS Auction is built by Leśniewski Shipping — the family company moving containers between the USA and Europe since 1994. Your car ships on our lanes, cleared by our customs team, delivered by our carriers.
- ✓Own container lanes USA → Rotterdam → EU
- ✓In-house customs clearance in Rotterdam
- ✓Door delivery in 10+ EU countries
— the Leśniewski family
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to import a car from a US auction to Europe?＋
The total is the winning bid plus a flat $300 commission (vehicles under $25,000; $400 above — never any VAT on our commission), about $450 US pickup and port handling, $1,150–1,750 ocean freight depending on vehicle size, 10% EU import duty, your country's VAT (19–23%), and door delivery. Our calculator shows the exact delivered total for every lot before you bid.
Can I bid on Copart or IAAI without a US dealer license?＋
Yes. LS Auction bids for you through official licensed auction channels — you set your maximum, we execute the purchase. You never need a US license, address or broker middleman.
How long does delivery from the USA to Europe take?＋
Typically 4–8 weeks door to door: about 1–2 weeks from auction win to port departure, 2–3 weeks ocean transit to Rotterdam, and up to a week for customs clearance and final delivery. You track every stage live on the platform.
Is buying a salvage car from a US auction safe?＋
We list only vehicles sold by insurance companies — not dealers dumping problem cars — and every lot links its full auction history by VIN for free. Before bidding you see damage descriptions, photos and title type; our team reviews condition data with you on request.
Who is behind LS Auction?＋
LS Auction is built by Leśniewski Shipping, a family logistics company moving containers between the USA and Europe since 1994, with its own customs clearance in Rotterdam. Your car ships on the same lanes the family has run for 30 years — a real company with a real name on the door.