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Case study · Chrome extension · Shipped in 2 weeks

ImportAnyCar: smarter bidding inside Copart and IAAI

Car auctions on Copart and IAAI are full of opportunity and full of risk. Buyers struggle to judge a car's true value, repair costs and UAE resale potential before the hammer falls. This extension embeds live insights directly into the auction page. Built and released in two weeks.

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2 weeksfrom idea to live
The challenge

For UAE importers, the auction process had real gaps:

  • No quick way to compare US auction prices with UAE market values.
  • Shipping, customs and VAT had to be calculated by hand.
  • Hidden damage and inflated repair estimates created uncertainty.
  • Juggling auction tabs, calculators and market research slowed every bid.
What we built

The system, piece by piece.

Live overlay inside the auction

A widget injected straight into Copart and IAAI listings, styled to feel like part of the page.

AI market analysis

Minimum, average and maximum car value estimated from global listings in real time.

UAE landed-cost calculator

Auction price plus shipping, customs and VAT, totalled before you bid.

VIN checks built in

Vehicle history pulled through API without leaving the listing.

One-tap WhatsApp sharing

Buyers send an auction link with one tap to a dealer or import specialist.

Controlled access

A verification gate with entry codes keeps usage controlled, in a dark UI made for long sessions.

The outcome
  • Landed cost before bidding

    The full UAE cost picture is visible while the auction is still open.

  • No more tab juggling

    Everything happens inside Copart and IAAI.

  • Fewer surprises

    Clear cost and risk breakdowns cut post-purchase regret.

  • A real market edge

    Importers bid competitively without overpaying.

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