How To Create A Deal As A Buyer

1. Go to your Deals tab and click Start DealNow

The navigation bar is open, and the Deals page is clearly open. The “Start DealNow” button is highlighted in the upper right corner.

2. Choose the type of deal you want to create (Acquisition, Wholesale, or Retail)

Pop-up window titled “Which type of deal?” with options for Acquisition, Wholesale, and Retail. The “Acquisition” option is highlighted.

3. Select whether the vehicle is already listed on DealNow

Pop-up window titled “Is this vehicle on DealNow?” showing two options — “Yes” and “No.” The “No” button is highlighted.

4. If the vehicle is not on DealNow, choose the type of vehicle (e.g., Auto, ATV, Boat, etc.).

If it is on DealNow, select the vehicle from your Favorites list.

Pop-up window titled “Which vehicle are you wanting to buy?” showing vehicle type options such as Auto, ATV, Motorcycle, Boat, RV, and Trailer. The “Auto” option is selected.

5. Enter the VIN or Make and Model of the vehicle

Pop-up titled “Add the vehicle details if you know them,” showing VIN and Make/Model input tabs. A VIN number has been entered in the VIN field.

6. Enter your offer price and select any conditions your offer is subject to (such as inspection or test drive)

7. Click Invite the Seller to generate a link you can send to the seller

“Deal details” page showing buyer and seller sections. The buyer “Shockwave Trenton” is verified, and the “Invite the Seller” button is highlighted.

8. When the seller opens the link, they’ll see your offer details and can accept, counter, or chat with you

Offer page showing that Shockwave has sent an offer for a 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 for $12,000. The options “Accept,” “Counter Offer,” and “Chat” appear below the offer.