Our History
College Auto Sales is formed as a small family-run business based in Miami, Florida.
1985
Searching for competitive prices for its customers, CAS stumbles across the salvage niche. 1992’s Hurricane Andrew moves CAS deeper into the industry, helping the company make its first fleet acquisition. CAS begins sourcing salvage from insurance companies using a network of buyers. Remote buying and selling are also scaled using vehicle inventory imaging and in-house shipping department.
1995
While helping insurance clients solve their individual and fleet needs, CAS identifies new opportunities within the uninsured segment. Damagedcars.com is formed, providing uninsured customers with an online service that buys their damaged, end-of-life, or “less than perfect” cars.
2007
CarBrain is an evolution of DamagedCars.com, a natural phase of expansion and innovation to serve wider customer segment. CarBrain improves the customer experience by automating the process, creating an ecommerce-like experience. Customers receive an offer within 60 seconds.
2016
The family business expands beyond financing used cars and begins exporting cars to Latin America, the Caribbean, and Europe.
1989
CAS leverages industry experience to make larger and more remote acquisitions. A new international team is formed in 2002, focused solely on helping OEMs with inventory challenges. Powered by CAS’ international partner network, selling and relocation is made possible. Later that year, CAS executes complete international transactions for buyers and sellers.
2002
CAS creates strategic partnership with partner-managed hub locations, allowing for storage and expansion in remote sales to Panama, Chile, Europe, and the UAE.
2010
CAS expands its customer portfolio to support international aid organizations and diplomatic missions. In this role, CAS operates as a representative for Stellantis iconic brands: Chrysler®, Dodge®, Jeep®, and RAM®; filling inventory orders worldwide, supporting critical missions.
2021
College Auto Sales is formed as a small family-run business based in Miami, Florida.
1985
The family business expands beyond financing used cars and begins exporting cars to Latin America, the Caribbean, and Europe.
1989
Searching for competitive prices for its customers, CAS stumbles across the salvage niche. 1992’s Hurricane Andrew moves CAS deeper into the industry, helping the company make its first fleet acquisition. CAS begins sourcing salvage from insurance companies using a network of buyers. Remote buying and selling are also scaled using vehicle inventory imaging and in-house shipping department.
1995
CAS leverages industry experience to make larger and more remote acquisitions. A new international team is formed in 2002, focused solely on helping OEMs with inventory challenges. Powered by CAS’ international partner network, selling and relocation is made possible. Later that year, CAS executes complete international transactions for buyers and sellers.
2002
While helping insurance clients solve their individual and fleet needs, CAS identifies new opportunities within the uninsured segment. Damagedcars.com is formed, providing uninsured customers with an online service that buys their damaged, end-of-life, or “less than perfect” cars.
2007
CAS creates strategic partnership with partner-managed hub locations, allowing for storage and expansion in remote sales to Panama, Chile, Europe, and the UAE.
2010
CarBrain is an evolution of DamagedCars.com, a natural phase of expansion and innovation to serve wider customer segment. CarBrain improves the customer experience by automating the process, creating an ecommerce-like experience. Customers receive an offer within 60 seconds.
2016
CAS expands its customer portfolio to support international aid organizations and diplomatic missions. In this role, CAS operates as a representative for Stellantis iconic brands: Chrysler®, Dodge®, Jeep®, and RAM®; filling inventory orders worldwide, supporting critical missions.
2021