Auction Rules

1.    All dealers must be licensed by their state, and registered at this auction before doing business. Dealers should try to register in advance of sale day to expedite registration.

2.    America’s Auto Auction will issue bidder badges which will be used for admittance and all transactions.

3.    All units purchased must be test driven and paid for by the end of the business day.
4.    Buyer must pay for vehicles the day of the sale. Checks will be held until title comes in. A single check written for multiple vehicles will be deposited that day.
5.    All titles submitted by seller must be in the seller’s company name.
6.    All transactions must clear through the office.
7.    No vehicle will be offered for sale that has an altered serial plate.
8.    Once a vehicle is registered it cannot be removed from the auction unless it has been offered for sale across the block.
9.   Buyer is responsible for verifying serial number, model year, and mileage reading on all purchases before leaving sale. Seller is responsible to insure a vehicle is properly offered for sale at the block. The auction will not be responsible for administrative errors.
10.  It is the seller’s obligation to correct any errors made by the auction as to announced “Conditions.” It is the buyer’s obligation to watch lights and listen to announced “Conditions.”
11.  The auction does not guarantee the year of any foreign car, house trailer, motor home, boat, boat motor, antique, dune buggy, or motorcycle. Satisfy yourself before settlement, as the auction will not become involved in any subsequent dispute.
12.  All cars must have a gate pass before leaving premises.
13.  “IF” sales are binding on the buyer until noon next business day. After this time period “IF” sales may be refused by the buyer.
14.  “OUTSIDE SALES” - The auction will not become involved in any arbitration procedures or be responsible for any defects on units sold outside of the sale.
15.  The auction does not guarantee any warranty books or plates.
16.  Frame damage or frame damage repair must be announced yellow light.
17.  No foreign titles accepted.
18.  The auction reserves the right to void any transaction.
19.  The auction will require a seller to take back any vehicle with a documented odometer rollback problem.
20.  Cars are left on the auction premises at owner’s request and risk. The auction shall not be held responsible for loss or damage, even though the keys and car may be placed in the auction’s custody for services which are made available to customers on these terms.
21.  Seller will be responsible for all charges ( Buyer and Seller fees) if he knowingly misrepresents the car.
 

Odometer Policy

Seller must announce from the auction block the following:

1.     If odometer is not working properly.

2.     If he has any knowledge that miles on vehicle is different than mileage on 

        odometer (not actual miles)

3.     Mileage in excess of mechanical limits.

4.     Broken odometer, not actual miles, and mileage in excess on mechanical limits

        are specific conditions, and must be announced as separate conditions at the  

        time of the sale as the condition warrants.

5.     Odometer readings must be in mileage, not kilometers.

6.     Vehicles ten years or older- mileage is EXEMPT. The auction will not become

        involved in mileage disputes on exempt vehicles.

Light System
 

Green Light - “Ride & Drive” - subject to all arbitration policies.
Yellow Light - “Announced Exceptions” - selling dealer must announce exception to the vehicle. All arbitration rules apply except the “announced exceptions”.
Red Light - “As Is” - sold with no arbitration except for unannounced frame damage, odometer problems or non functioning airbags.
 

Arbitration Policy

Subject to Arbitration - Unless Announced  

 
1. Motor - Any part inside the motor is subject to arbitration with the exception of lifter noise. Examples: Rod knock - Head Gasket - Intake Gasket - etc. Any part that bolts onto the outside of the engine is not arbitratable.
* lifter noise is not arbitratable
* Any vehicle on a green light must have proper fluids in the engine
Transmission - Slip only
Rear-end - Gear noise only

2. Drive-trains on front wheel drive and four wheel drive.

3. Speedometer and odometer working - Day of

4. Air Bags Deployed - Day of Sale Only - No arbitration for air bag light.

5. Any arbitration price adjustment eliminates arbitration for further mechanical defects.

6. Frame damage for frame repairs must be announced. Frame damage or frame repair (not including frame damage resulting from normal use: scratches, scrapes, jack or lift marks not resulting from accident) must be reported to the auction within 3 days after purchase.

7. Any unit unsafe to drive is arbitratable.

8. No arbitration on the following: power accessories-computer control units, radios - stereo system, cruise control, front ends, back lash, convertible tops, CV joints, air conditioning, or brake wear.

9. The auction will not be responsible for transportation or other expenses on a returned vehicle.

 The decision of the auction management shall be final in all disputes.

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