What Liquidators Auto Sales does

Liquidators Auto Sales is a privately held, single-location independent used-vehicle dealership founded in 1994 and headquartered at 1510 Antoine Dr, Houston, Texas. The company sells late-model, low-mileage, multi-point-inspected pre-owned cars, trucks, and SUVs to individual consumers in the Houston metropolitan area, operating under the DBA brand "RideOutNow." Its go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, in-person retail at the physical lot, with an online presence limited to a basic inventory listing site and contact forms.

The dealership's core differentiator is its in-house (buy-here-pay-here) financing program, structured for working adults with steady income but imperfect or challenged credit histories, including prior repossessions. Financing terms are arranged on-site; payments are reported monthly to Equifax and TransUnion, allowing customers to rebuild credit through on-time performance. Vehicles not covered by factory warranty receive a complimentary Liquidators Powertrain warranty, and a vehicle locator service helps source specific makes and models outside current lot inventory.

The business model combines one-time vehicle sale revenue with recurring in-house financing income (interest and fees on the payment book), supplemented by a small processing fee on card payments introduced in 2025. The company is independently owned with no parent, no institutional investment, and no subsidiaries. It holds memberships in NIADA, HIADA, and TIADA and maintains a referral network of local repair, insurance, and locksmith partners. The dealership operates with 1-10 employees (including named team members Jesse, Sam, Mike, and Alex) and Monday-only walk-in hours, with the remainder of the week by appointment.

Name

Liquidators Auto Sales

Legal name

Liquidators Auto Sales

Website

https://rideoutnow.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Liquidators Auto Sales is a Houston-based independent used-car dealership founded in 1994 that sells inspected pre-owned vehicles to credit-challenged working adults through direct, in-person retail supplemented by in-house financing with monthly credit-bureau reporting.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Used Vehicle Retail

NAICS

Used Car Dealers (441120)

SIC

Retail-Auto Dealers & Gasoline Stations (5500)

akta.pro primary industry

New & Used Auto Purchase Loans (FSAKADAA)

Keywords

• Used vehicle sales
• In-house auto financing
• Pre-owned car dealership
• Subprime auto loans
• Credit rebuilding financing

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Vehicle Sales: Primary revenue from selling late-model, low-mileage, inspected used vehicles directly to consumers at the Houston dealership location.
2. In-House Financing: Revenue generated from financing arrangements structured for customers with steady income. The dealership works directly with buyers, providing financing terms and reporting payments to Equifax and TransUnion credit bureaus monthly.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Liquidators Auto Sales is a single-location, Houston-based independent used car dealership that sells late-model, low-mileage, multi-point inspected pre-owned vehicles (cars, trucks, SUVs) directly to consumers. It underwrites and services its own in-house installment financing for buyers with steady income and imperfect credit, reporting each payment monthly to Equifax and TransUnion to support customer credit rebuilding. The dealership complements sales with a free Liquidators Powertrain Warranty on vehicles no longer under factory coverage, a vehicle locator service for off-lot sourcing, and an in-house payment portal.

Product overview

Liquidators Auto Sales operates as a single-location used car dealership in Houston, Texas, offering a unified set of services centered on used vehicle sales with in-house financing. The core offering combines the sale of late-model, low-mileage inspected vehicles with proprietary financing programs designed for customers with steady income. Additional services include a vehicle locator service for finding specific vehicles and a complimentary Liquidators Powertrain Warranty for vehicles without existing factory coverage.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Used Vehicle Sales Sale of late-model, low-mileage, carefully inspected pre-owned vehicles including cars, trucks, and SUVs from the Houston dealership lot, targeted at individual buyers in the Houston metro area.
• In-House Auto Financing Proprietary installment financing program offered directly by the dealership to customers with steady income and a commitment to on-time payments, including buyers with imperfect credit or past repossessions; payment performance is reported monthly to Equifax and TransUnion.
• Vehicle Locator Service Service that helps customers find specific vehicles by searching for year, make, model, mileage, colors, and price preferences when the desired vehicle is not on the lot.
• Liquidators Powertrain Warranty Free powertrain warranty provided on vehicles purchased from Liquidators Auto Sales that are no longer covered by factory warranty, included as part of the vehicle sale.

Quantifiable outcome

• 130+ customer reviews with 4.1 star rating demonstrates established customer satisfaction

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• National Independent Auto Dealers Association (NIADA)minorOthersDealership is a member of NIADA, demonstrating adherence to industry standards and ethical practices in the used car dealership industry.
• Houston Independent Auto Dealers Association (HIADA)minorOthersLocal membership organization for independent auto dealers in the Houston area, providing networking and industry credibility.
• Texas Independent Auto Dealers Association (TIADA)minorOthersState-level membership organization supporting independent auto dealers in Texas.
• Nevco Auto RepairminorOthersRecommended automotive repair partner for customers needing oil changes, brake jobs, and general maintenance. Located at 5821 Gardendale Dr, Houston, TX 77092. Open Monday-Friday 7am – 5:30pm.
• A&K Auto RepairminorOthersRecommended partner for alignment and suspension work. Located at 11898 Hempstead Rd, Houston, TX 77092. Open Monday-Friday 8am – 6pm, Saturday 8am – 1pm.
• S&S Lock and KeyminorOthersMobile locksmith partner for key replacement and vehicle lockout services. Contact: 281-806-4744. Serves the Houston area.
• Universal Auto GlassminorOthersRecommended windshield replacement partner. Located at 3535 Bingle Rd #1/2, Houston, TX 77055.
• Tejas Insurance AgencyminorOthersRecommended insurance partner for comprehensive and collision coverage. Located at 7728 Long Point Rd # 100, Houston, TX 77055. Open Monday-Friday 9am – 6pm, Saturday 10am – 3pm.
• Martha Reyes InsuranceminorOthersRecommended insurance partner for automotive coverage. Located at 1233 1/2 Hugh Rd, Houston, TX 77067. Open Monday-Friday 9am – 5pm.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• DriveTime: DriveTime is the largest U.S. buy-here-pay-here used car retailer, selling used vehicles with in-house financing to credit-challenged buyers. It is the closest direct competitor to Liquidators' core BHPH retail-plus-finance model, differing mainly in scale and multi-state footprint.
• JD Byrider: JD Byrider is a national franchised buy-here-pay-here used car and in-house financing network targeting subprime buyers. Highly comparable to Liquidators on customer segment, financing structure, and used vehicle retail offering.

Emerging players

• Vroom: Vroom is an online used car marketplace with home delivery and financing. It overlaps with Liquidators on used vehicle retail and financing, but competes through e-commerce rather than an in-person dealership experience.
• Carvana: Carvana is an online-first used car retailer offering vehicle selection, financing, and home delivery. It competes for the same Houston-area used vehicle demand but via a fully digital channel, contrasting with Liquidators' physical-lot, appointment-driven model.

Broad incumbents

• CarMax: CarMax is the largest U.S. used car retailer with broad finance offerings, no-haggle pricing, and a national footprint. It competes with Liquidators in used vehicle retail but does not focus on the deep-subprime BHPH niche and operates at much larger scale.
• EchoPark Automotive:

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ezcarfinance
• Facebookfacebook.com/liquidatorsautosales
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/liquidators-auto-sales

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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