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How Garage works

A quick look at what you need to know to start buying or selling on Garage.

Garage is the marketplace for essential equipment. Fire departments, EMS agencies, municipalities, and businesses use it to buy and sell apparatus, ambulances, heavy-duty vehicles, and equipment. We take care of payment, paperwork and delivery options, so you can focus on the sale.

Buying on Garage

  • Ask questions: click Message Seller on any listing.

  • Take a closer look: schedule a free virtual inspection over video.

  • Make it yours: buy at the listed price or make an offer.

  • Get it delivered: pick it up, use your own carrier, or let Garage Freight handle it.

Want the full walkthrough? See How an apparatus purchase works or How an equipment purchase works.

Selling on Garage

  • List for free: it takes just a few minutes.

  • We review it: our team checks every listing before it goes live.

  • Connect with buyers: buyers across the country can ask questions and make offers.

  • Get paid: your payout is on its way once the item is in the buyer's hands.

Ready to start? See What you can sell and Creating a listing.

Fees

There's no cost to list. When an item sells, the seller pays a 10% success fee. On auctions, the buyer pays a 10% buyer's premium.

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Need help?

Our team is happy to assist. Email [email protected] or call (888) 379-1249.

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