Selling
How do I list my vehicle?
Click the SELL button, create your free account, add your vehicle details and photos, and submit. Your listing goes live on MilitaryCarLot.com, searchable at 250+ military bases. It takes a few minutes, and it is free.
Does it cost anything to list?
No. Listing is always free, and your listing stays free. Premium is an optional upgrade if you want extra promotion — it is never required to sell here.
Do you buy my car?
No. We are a marketplace, not a buyer. You list your vehicle, and buyers contact you directly through the site. You handle the sale and keep the full price.
How do I add or change photos on my listing?
Log in, go to your listings, and choose Edit. You can add, change, or remove photos there, and the changes take effect right away. Clear photos — front, back, sides, interior, and odometer — are the single biggest thing that helps a vehicle sell.
How do I edit or remove my listing?
Log in, open your listings, and select Edit to change anything, or Remove to take it down. When your vehicle sells, please mark it Sold — buyers appreciate it, and it keeps the lot honest.
What is Premium, and what does it get me?
Premium is a one-time $19.95 upgrade for a single listing. Every listing starts free; Premium adds promotion: rotation in the homepage Featured Listings, a post at our Facebook page for your base, a post on the main Military Car Lot Facebook page, and an Instagram post with a Story.
You can upgrade any listing from your account, any time.
How quickly will my vehicle sell?
It varies by vehicle, price, and base. Fair pricing and clear photos sell fastest — many vehicles here move in days, especially around PCS season. Premium puts your listing in front of far more buyers, which usually shortens the wait.
Buying
How do I contact a seller?
Message the seller right through the listing page. You will need a free account to send a message. Your phone number and email are never shown to anyone — messaging stays inside the site.
Is it safe? How do I avoid scams?
Keep your conversation inside the site's messaging, where the other person is a registered member and your contact info stays private. Never wire money or pay for a vehicle you have not seen. MilitaryCarLot.com never handles the payment for a vehicle and will never ask you to pay for one — the sale is between you and the seller.
Do I need an account to look at vehicles?
No. Browsing is free and open. You only need a free account when you want to message a seller or list a vehicle.
Features
What is Radius Search?
Radius Search finds vehicles near any ZIP code. Enter a ZIP, set your distance (100 miles is the default), and matching vehicles are listed nearest-first. If nothing matches today, set a Radius Alert and we will email you when a vehicle matching your search is listed near you.
Who can sell on MilitaryCarLot.com?
Military members, base neighbors, and military-friendly and vetted car dealers. If you are part of the military community, this lot is yours.
Dealers
I am a dealer. How do I get all of my listings promoted?
Dealer packages start at $199 a month: every active listing runs Premium automatically, and your dealership gets a profile here and on MilitaryCarDealers.com, our dealer showcase. Month-to-month, no long contract.
Contact us through the site and we will set it up.
About
Is MilitaryCarLot.com the same as the lemon lot on base?
No. We are an online marketplace and are not officially connected to any base lemon lot. Think of us as the lot, online — open anytime, at 250+ bases, instead of only when you can get to the physical lot.
More good questions
What vehicles can I list?
Cars, Trucks, Boats, RVs, Campers, ATVs, Motorcycles — plus trailers and personal watercraft. If it is licensed for the road or the water, it belongs on the Lot.
Who can use MilitaryCarLot.com?
Active duty, retirees, veterans, Reserve and Guard members, DoD civilians, military families and supporters, base neighbors, and military-friendly vetted dealers. If you are part of the military community, this lot is yours.
Can I sell from overseas?
Yes. The Lot covers 250+ bases worldwide, including bases across Europe and Asia. List from wherever you are stationed — PCS moves are exactly what this site was built for.
How do I contact support?
Use the contact form on this site. A real person reads every message, and we answer as fast as we can.