Who are we? A leading company in the auction market

A historic player in car sales

Founded in 1982, the company VPauto specializes in the auction of used vehicles. The concept was created in the Lorient region by its founder, François Laurent Guignard. Our auctions are aimed at everyone: individuals and professionals.

With 8 auction rooms in France, VPauto is a benchmark in the field of car auctions. Utility vehicles, tourism, motorcycles, camper vans: several thousand vehicles are presented each month to offer you the widest choice throughout the year.

With 40 years of experience, the company has perfect knowledge of the used vehicle market. At VPauto, the customer is at the center of the teams' concerns and we provide quality service before and after the sale.

1994, VPauto receives hundreds of people in the room in Lorient.

2023, inauguration of the new auction room in Lorient.

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In 1982, creation of VPouest, specialist in the auction of used vehicles.

In 1993, opening of the 15,000 m2 indoor park in Caudan, Kerpont area.

In 1999, opening of the 3,500 m2 indoor park in Vertou, route de Clisson.

In 2003, launch of the website. A first for a French bidder.

In 2005, creation of the transport activity: VPtrans

In 2011 and 2012, VPouest became VPauto.
Opening of the Rouen and then Lyon car parks.

In 2014, launch of the 3D photo studios and Live VPauto for online bidding.

parcs de Paris, Bordeaux, Marseille et Lille.

Since 2020, opening of the Paris, Bordeaux, Marseille and Lille car parks.

vente de collection, prestige et Automobilia

In December 2024, 2nd sale of Collection, Prestige and Automobilia in Caudan. Several hundred spectators in the room and online.

Key figures

8 sales rooms
110 employees
40 years of experience
35,000 vehicles sold per year

High-performance teams

First passionate about automobiles and specialists in their fields, VPauto employees are attached to values that are common to them: respect for People, a spirit of solidarity, a taste for challenges and a job well done.

VPauto is growing thanks to close-knit and passionate employees who work to make your vehicle purchases and sales simple, safe and at the best prices.