WeBe Autos

WeBe Autos Ltd. is a classic and specialty vehicle consignment business on the East End of Long Island, with its public base listed in Riverhead, New York. The company is clear about what it is: its website describes it as a "Marketing Agent, Not a Dealer." Rather than buying cars to resell from its own lot, WeBe Autos photographs, films and advertises vehicles that still belong to their owners, then handles the enquiries and viewings until a sale goes through. Its most visible asset is a large YouTube channel of car videos, which lets buyers see a vehicle start, run and move before they ever pick up the phone.

Who is behind WeBe Autos

New York State records list WEBE AUTOS LTD. as an active domestic corporation (DOS #3677309). Michael Runnalls signs the company's testimonials page as "Owner & Agent," and the published contact details include a direct line for him alongside the main office number. LinkedIn places the business in the 2 to 10 employee range, so this is a small, owner-led operation rather than a large sales floor.

A business directory snippet gives 2008 as the founding year, and the company's YouTube channel was opened in December 2008, which points to activity going back at least that far. We could not confirm the founding date from a primary source, so treat 2008 as approximate.

How the business works

WeBe Autos acts as a consignment broker. According to its terms of sale, the vehicles it advertises remain the property of their sellers, and sales are arranged through a network of dealers, wholesalers and private sellers. A few points in those terms matter for buyers:

• No buyer fee on cars listed as "For Sale By Owner."
• No warranty from WeBe Autos on the vehicles it markets, since the company does not own them.
• Viewings by appointment only.

In practice this means the company is the go-between: it presents the car and manages communication, while the owner remains the party selling it.

What WeBe Autos sells

The company's site lists classic, muscle, vintage, exotic, hot rod and specialty cars, along with motorcycles, RVs, boats, trailers and memorabilia. Chevrolet and Ford were the most-listed makes when we reviewed archived copies of its inventory, which fits a mostly American collector mix. The range also reaches well into the brass and prewar era: listings from December 2024 included a 1911 Pierce-Arrow Model 36, a 1912 Overland Torpedo and a 1929 Lincoln Model L Roadster. Because the stock is consigned, what is available changes constantly.

Watch the car before you call

The strongest reason to look at WeBe Autos is its video library. The YouTube channel @WeBeAutosLtd had about 70,700 subscribers and nearly 6,000 videos as of October 2026, with more than 2.3 million total views. Most consigned cars get HD video as well as a large photo set, so a buyer can often watch a walk-around of the exact vehicle, hear it run and compare it with the written description.

Testimonials on the company's own site lean on this point. One buyer in Kansas City said the 1971 Cutlass he bought arrived three days after the sale and matched its video, and several customers describe buying sight unseen on the strength of 100 or more photos plus video. Video is a good first filter, but it does not replace an independent inspection, a title check and a VIN check, especially when the seller, not WeBe Autos, owns the car.

Buying through WeBe Autos

The company's site lists several services for buyers:

• Financing through Collector Car Lending, with terms of up to 12 years and an online credit application.
• Shipping through The Auto Shippers, which the site names as its exclusive carrier, with open or enclosed transport anywhere.
• Trade-ins, with a free trade-in appraisal.
• Paperwork help with New York State in-transit permits and registration, plus optional extended warranty plans.

Published testimonials describe long-distance deals: a Canadian buyer of a 1957 Thunderbird who says Runnalls handled the customs and border steps, and a Louisiana buyer who bought back the 1969 GTO he had first owned new, with help on registration and transport. These are the company's own selected reviews, so read them as examples of the process rather than independent ratings.

Selling or consigning through WeBe Autos

For owners, WeBe Autos offers classic car consignment on terms set out on its consign page. Listing is free. The commission is 5% of the final sale price with a $500 minimum, charged only if WeBe Autos produces the sale; if the owner sells the car privately, nothing is owed. Photography and HD video cost $150 if the owner brings the car in, $200 if the company travels to the car, and nothing if the owner supplies 30 to 100 photos.

The company says it then posts the car on "150+" classified sites, handles enquiries and viewings, and guides the deal from payment through to delivery, with the listing kept live until the car sells. Sellers quoted on its site mostly praise the photography and smooth handling. For owners who would rather not wait, the site also has a "Get cash for my car" option.

Contact and visiting

WeBe Autos lists Riverhead, NY 11901 as its location but does not publish a street address. Its mailing address is PO Box 822, Baiting Hollow, NY 11933. The office number is (631) 339-0399, and the site gives hours of Monday to Friday 10 to 5 and Saturday 10 to 2, closed Sunday. Since cars are shown by appointment only and many stay with their owners, call before making the trip to see a specific vehicle. Buyers comparing options across the state can also browse classic cars for sale in New York.