Question 1

What is Budget Beater?

Accepted Answer

Budget Beater is a B2B wholesale marketplace built exclusively for licensed used car dealers. It connects independent lots, BHPH dealers, wholesalers, and export dealers to buy and sell pre-2010 and pre-2015 daily drivers without auction fees.

Question 2

How much does Budget Beater cost?

Accepted Answer

Budget Beater offers a free Starter plan with 25 vehicle listings. Paid plans start at $29/month for the Dealer plan (50 listings), $49/month for Pro (100 listings), and $69/month for MAX with unlimited listings and DMS integration. No per-transaction fees on any plan.

Question 3

Do I need a DMS to use Budget Beater?

Accepted Answer

No. You can upload inventory via CSV file or post vehicles manually. DMS integration with Frazer and DealerCenter is available on the MAX plan for dealers who want auto-sync, but it is not required.

Question 4

Who can join Budget Beater?

Accepted Answer

Budget Beater is exclusively for licensed auto dealers — independent used car lots, buy here pay here dealers, wholesalers, and export dealers. A valid dealer license is required to sign up. No public access.

Question 5

What types of vehicles are on Budget Beater?

Accepted Answer

Budget Beater focuses on pre-2010 and pre-2015 daily driver vehicles in the $3,000 to $10,000 wholesale range — the working-class cars that independent dealers actually sell.