What's included in the $699 fee for Lititz drivers?
Ask a used car shopper in Lititz if they know auction pricing exists and most say yes. Ask if they know how to actually buy at that price and most say no - which is exactly the gap this service closes. Budgeting for this service is simple because the math only has two parts: the auction price itself, which moves with the market and the specific vehicle, and the flat $699 service fee Hunt Auto Group charges for finding it, buying it, and getting it to Lititz. Compare that to a traditional dealer markup, which routinely runs $2,000 to $5,000 over what the dealer paid - the $699 fee is usually a fraction of what a Lititz buyer would otherwise hand over in markup alone.
Who do Lititz drivers work with to access dealer-only auctions?
Nobody expects a Lititz family shopping for a reliable car to also become a credentialed auction buyer overnight - that's the entire reason this service exists. Hunt Auto Group's licensed dealer partner holds the auction access; Hunt Auto Group does the legwork of searching, bidding, and buying on the customer's behalf, then delivers the finished purchase.
How long does each step of the process take for Lititz buyers?
Here's the honest version of the timeline for a Lititz buyer: describing the car takes minutes, the consultation takes less than an hour, and the auction search itself is the variable part - common vehicles like a Honda Civic or Ford F-150 often surface within a week or two, while a specific rare trim can take longer. Once something matches, the buyer approves it before Hunt Auto Group buys it, transfers the title, and arranges delivery.
Do I need to be a licensed dealer to buy a car at a dealer-only auction?
Plenty of Lititz buyers assume they'd need some kind of commercial license to even ask about auction pricing, and that assumption is exactly what this service is built to remove. You don't need one. The licensed dealer partner Hunt Auto Group works with carries the credentials required to buy at dealer-only auction; the buyer brings a budget and a wish list.
How do auction prices stack up against what you'd pay in Lititz?
Dealer markups on used vehicles typically run $2,000 to $5,000 over what the dealer itself paid to acquire the car - that gap covers lot rent, reconditioning, sales staff, advertising, and profit margin. Buying at a dealer-only auction through Hunt Auto Group skips that markup almost entirely; a Lititz buyer pays the auction price plus the flat $699 service fee instead of the full retail markup a traditional lot in Lititz or PA would add.
Lititz, PA and the case for buying this way
Lititz was named America's Coolest Small Town by Budget Travel in 2013, and it's easy to see why - a walkable downtown, the historic Wilbur Chocolate factory (now a museum), and a growing population of Lancaster County commuters who want small-town character without giving up an easy commute. Combine that with the fact that Lititz residents already know good things are worth a short drive - that's the whole appeal of the town. Twenty-seven minutes down PA-72 gets you honest pricing without Lancaster County's inflated dealer markups. and it's easy to see why Lititz buyers ask about the auction service specifically rather than just browsing a local lot. Hunt Auto Group sits 20 miles away (27 min via PA-72 S to PA-501 S), and the auction-sourcing work happens without the buyer ever needing to travel further than that.
Can I see the car before you buy it at auction?
You'll see auction listing photos, condition reports, and available vehicle history before anything is purchased, and you approve the specific vehicle and price first. What you can't do is test drive it beforehand - that's simply how dealer-only auctions work, which is also why a post-purchase inspection is worth scheduling once the vehicle arrives.
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.
