Is $699 the only extra cost, or are there hidden fees?
For Denver drivers tired of comparing sticker prices across three or four dealer lots, there's a different starting point: skip the lot entirely and buy at the price level dealers themselves pay. The $699 fee doesn't change whether you're a first-time buyer in Denver picking out a reliable commuter sedan or someone with a specific truck in mind. It covers the online consultation, the auction search across dealer-only sales, the purchase itself using Hunt Auto Group's own pre-paid auction account, and delivery. The only variable cost is the vehicle's auction price - which is where the actual savings over a retail dealer usually show up.
Who do Denver drivers work with to access dealer-only auctions?
The auction purchase itself is handled by Hunt Auto Group through its licensed dealer partner's auction credentials and pre-paid account. Denver buyers aren't asked to put down an auction deposit or register anywhere - they tell Hunt Auto Group what they want, and Hunt Auto Group's team does the buying.
How does a request turn into a car in your driveway in Denver?
A request from Denver kicks things off with the basics - what car, what budget. Hunt Auto Group then sets up a brief consultation (phone or video) to nail down exactly what matters to the buyer, whether that's mileage, trim level, or just the lowest reasonable price for a dependable commuter. Dealer-only auction listings get searched through the licensed dealer partner's access, candidates get shared with the buyer, and the vehicle only gets purchased once the buyer signs off on the specific car and number.
Do I need any special credentials to buy through this service?
Denver residents don't need a dealer license, a dealer bond, or an auction membership to use this service - none of that. Hunt Auto Group isn't itself a licensed dealer; it's an independent vehicle marketing and sales operation that works with a licensed dealer partner to reach dealer-only auction inventory on a customer's behalf. The paperwork and credentials stay on the partner's side.
How does auction pricing actually compare to what a dealer would charge?
The price gap between auction and retail isn't a gimmick - it reflects the fact that a retail sticker in Denver includes everything the dealer spent getting that car ready for a showroom floor, plus profit. Skipping the showroom and buying through the auction channel directly removes most of that built-in cost, leaving the $699 fee as the main added cost for a Denver buyer.
Why Denver residents don't need to drive to an auction themselves
Denver's growth has brought more competition among dealers closer to home - which is exactly why honest, no-markup pricing from a 35-minute drive still wins customers. It's a fair question whether that same logic extends to the auction channel specifically, and it does: Denver is a growing borough in Lancaster County near the Adamstown antiques corridor, with a population that's climbed steadily as Lancaster County's commuter belt expands north toward Berks County. The drive a Denver buyer would otherwise make to Hunt Auto Group directly (25 miles, about 35 min via US-322 W to PA-272 S) isn't one they need to repeat to reach an auction - that part happens on their behalf.
Do I have to put down a deposit to start the auction search?
No. You never deposit money into an auction account yourself. Hunt Auto Group uses its own pre-paid auction account to make the purchase, and you only pay once the vehicle is secured.
Is the service available outside Lebanon, PA?
Yes. Delivery within the Lebanon area is included in the $699 fee, and for areas further out, transport and fuel costs are quoted upfront before you commit to anything.
