Florida woman feels she's unlocked a secret world by going to a dealership auction and being left in shock by the prices

Published on Sep 29, 2025 at 8:45 PM (UTC+4)
by Grace Donohoe

Last updated on Sep 29, 2025 at 8:45 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones

One woman in Florida explained that she felt like she’d unlocked a secret car world after entering a dealership auction.

The method to buy a brand-new car is often, as you guessed it, for dealers only, but normal car fans can access it too, in certain circumstances.

To do this, you need to obtain a special license, and then the joy of shopping around with the bonus of lower prices is yours.

The license process varies from state to state, but the certification could provide you with an endless realm of car possibilities.

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It turns out that there is a secret hidden world for car lovers at the hands of a dealership auction

We get it, buying a new car is no easy task from the beginning until the very end.

From second-hand sites online to importing cars from overseas, there are many methods to choose from to enable a perfect daily driver to land on your driveway.

But, this method may top them all – and chances are, you won’t have heard of it.

One TikTok creator attended a dealership auction and explained that cars were much cheaper than going down the standard routes of purchase that we’re all used to.

“Let me tell you about a place where you can literally get cars for $800,” said rebeccamartinezz_

“Only one catch, you have to have a dealer’s license, the cars and the car prices will shock you,” she said.

The sale that the creator went to was put on by Manheim Auctions.

As a host for the car-sharing marketplace, Turo, she had access to cars for very low prices.

To access dealer-only auctions, you need to go through the application process for a license, and it can vary from state to state.

Once viewers had caught sight of the auction license possibility, many were eager to learn how to get one for themselves.

“How much is the dealer license?” asked one social media user.

“Not sure why this isn’t allowed for the average person,” said one car fan.

“What if you don’t have a dealer’s license,” added a third.

The license varies from state to state, so it’s vital to check and follow the legal processes if you wish to obtain one.

Other car dealerships have also tried to share hacks

To make the process of buying a car easier, some dealerships and salespeople have shared some tips and tricks online to help drivers out.

In fact, one retired car salesman even revealed the perfect way to respond to several common car dealership questions

Plus, one Ford dealership even shared a big secret of a hidden storage compartment in F-150 trucks that can be cleverly accessed.

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Grace started her career writing about the weird and wonderful for the international press. She's covered everything from lifestyle to sports and hard news and now finds herself pursuing her main interest - cars. She's loved cars from a young age and has a keen interest in luxury travel too.