“No, you can’t get a loan for a vehicle at an auction. That goes against the very idea of an auction, which is meant for the used car to go with the highest cash bidder.
How do I get a license to buy cars at auction in California?
Purchase a California auto dealer surety bond in the amount of $50,000. Pass a live scan fingerprint check. Complete a Used Dealer Application and submit it to the nearest DMV Occupational licensing office. Pass a location inspection of your retail business premises.
How do you get into car auctions in Texas?
You will require a current driver’s license and your form of payment. Contact the auction location you plan to visit to verify what forms they accept. Most auto auctions in Texas take Cash and/or major Credit/Debit cards. How come the cars are so inexpensive?
How do I contact a seller on bring a trailer?
How do I contact you? You can email us at [email protected] or call us at 415-787-0961 with general questions that you can’t find answers to here. If you’d like us to consider your car for an auction, you can submit it to the site here.
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What is BaT for selling cars?
Let me just say it: I’m not a fan of Bring A Trailer (BaT) in its current form.
How much does it cost to list your car on Bring a Trailer?
Sellers pay a $99 listing fee, with the option to add our Plus photo service for an additional $250. There are no other seller fees on BaT. Buyers pay a 5% fee on top of the final sale price to BaT, with a minimum of $250, and capped at $5,000.
What happens if buyer backs out on bring a trailer?
It is important to note that bids cannot be cancelled on Bring a Trailer and backing out of a purchase could get you barred from the platform for life. “No Reserve” auctions are clearly marked as such.
What percentage does bring a trailer take?
If you win an auction we charge 5% of the final bid price on top of the winning bid, with a minimum fee of $250 up to $5,000 (5% of a $100,000 bid). The fee for sales higher than $100,000 is capped at $5,000.
Who owns bring trailer?
Bring a Trailer was acquired by Hearst Autos on Jun 25, 2020 .
Why is it called Bring a trailer?
History of BaT
They chose the name in reference to the familiar shorthand in classified listings urging buyers to “bring a trailer!” for everything from race cars that weren’t street legal to mechanic’s specials to perfect concours trailer queens. The site highlighted a large range from projects to rare collector cars.
What does TMU mean for cars?
A “True Mileage Unknown,” or TMU vehicle has an odometer reading that is inaccurate. Dealers will “Roll back” odometers to increase the value of a vehicle. A 30,000 mile car has much less mechanical wear and tear than a 100,000 mile car. Digital odometers can be rolled back in a few minutes using a computer.
What is bat white glove service?
White Glove is our concierge, we-do-it-all service for sellers with significant cars or collections. We want to give sellers every reason to sell on BaT, and part of that is making the process easier. We have the ability to tailor the experience to meet a seller’s needs.
What does no reserve mean in auction?
A no-reserve auction (NR), also known as an absolute auction, is an auction in which the item for sale will be sold regardless of price.
Do bidders see the reserve price?
A reserve price is the lowest price you’re willing to sell an item for. Bidders can’t see the reserve price, but they’ll see whether it has been met.
What is a minimum bid auction?
Minimum Bid. The minimum acceptable amount that is required for a bidder to place a Bid on an Item. The Minimum Bid is calculated using the Bidding Increment Rules and the Current Bid. For example, if the Current Bid is $100 and the Bid Increment is $10 at the $100 level, then the Minimum Bid is $110.