Run and Drive
An auction status meaning the vehicle starts, can be put into gear and driven a short distance under its own power.
Run and Drive is the auction-house designation for a vehicle that, at the time of physical inspection, started under its own power, could be shifted into gear, and could be driven a short distance under its own propulsion. It is a low bar — a vehicle marked Run and Drive is not certified roadworthy, just demonstrably capable of moving under its own power on the day it was inspected.
Vehicles not meeting that bar are categorised as Starts (engine starts but the vehicle won’t move), Engine Start Only, or Stationary (does not start). The categorisation is captured at intake and not retested before sale — a Run and Drive lot may have failed in the days between intake and sale, and auction-house disclaimers explicitly disclaim warranty.
For salvage buyers, Run and Drive status materially affects bid economics: a Run and Drive car with cosmetic damage is often resaleable after minor repair, whereas a Stationary listing carries hidden mechanical risk that may or may not be repairable within the rebuild budget. Most auction listings include the engine start condition prominently — verify it before bidding.