ikedek: Thanks for the infos
Can u let us have some salvage auction websites?

ikedek: Thanks for ur reply
Are u based in the Us?
If yes what state?

BizBooks: @Find Out,

Yes, you are free to use some or all of the information without attribution.

BizBooks: Mistake Number 2: I have talked about the first mistake I made at salvage auction wherein I
bought a car based solely on appearance. Upon picking up the car, I discovered it wouldn't
start even after it was jumped. The second mistake was buying a car without first verifying
that the title is available. I have known for quite a long time never to buy a car if the
title is not ready. Here in the US, a car is worthless without the title since you cannot
ship, drive or register it.

But in this instance, the folks at Copart were a little deceptive in their advertizing and
still are. Instead of clearly stating that the title is not available, they wrote a "P"
under the title column. When I saw the "P", I did not pay much attention to it. After I
purchased the car, Copart then told me that the "P" means "Title Pending" and that the
seller has up to 30 days to send it. To make matters worse, they insisted that I pick up
the car within 4 days or else it will incur storage fees. In my opinion this is very
mean-spirited on their part since they know that a buyer cannot do anything with a car
without the title. Now instead of taking the car directly to the Port, I had to park
it somewhere while we wait for the title. When and if the title ever becomes available,
I have to pay the tow truck driver a second time to take the car to the Port.

So if you are trying to buy a car on Copart and see something like this:
Title State/Type: CERTIFICATE OF TITLE (P), do not buy that car. That (P) means "Pending".
However, if you decide to buy a car with a "Pending Title", make sure you have a place where
the car will be kept while you wait for the title. Copart will not allow you to keep it on
their premises even though they know you cannot ship it without the title.

calculusx: Sales Tax is another thing to look out for as Tax Laws differs for each state.

BizBooks:

Sales Tax? Copart does not charge sales tax. So far, I have purchased 4 cars from them and
was not charged sales tax for any of them. Do they charge sales tax at iaai?

calculusx:

Yes they do and the Tax can be double in some states. I will advise you try iaai cos they provide more details about their vehicles. As for Copart,hhmm i have my reservations for them

bellong:

You will only be charged a sales tax if you didn't submit tax forms. They have some tax exemption forms on their website which are expected to be submitted before an out of state buyer can be exempted. IAAI too has those forms. Fill the forms and send to customer service, follow it up with a call and your registration will be updated. You will be exempted from the tax.

Maybe you were charged because you didn't submit the forms. IAAI and Copart to me are the same. salvage autos, I am registered on both.

calculusx:

Thanks bro. Its part of the learning process.

lotannam: Please can someone tell me how much coport charges as commission.as in the %

FKBZ: hello guys would love to get a car from salvage auction saw some for below 1000 dollars and wont mind getting it but i want to know what it takes to ship to nigeria.

if there is anyone out dere dat can purchase one of me and i do the payment.

pls holla.

based in nigeria though.

BizBooks: Problem 1: Do not buy a car at salvage auction based solely on appearance. I bought the
sparkling Toyota Camry Tiny Light below because it was super clean in and out. When I went
to pick it up, I discovered to my dismay that it wouldn't start. Granted it may be a minor
problem but this means that I have to ship it on a container since it doesn't drive. The
owner doesn't want to fix it here since American mechanics are too expensive. I think he
made the right decision (most mechanics here will charge 70 - $100 just to tell you what's
wrong with your car).

The moral of the story is: Do not buy any car from salvage auction unless it clearly states
"Runs and Drives". If it simply states "Engine Start", do not buy it. It will not drive and
shipping companies will not accept it for RORO.

Dizzybizzy:
I bought a similar vehicle from Copart 5 weeks ago. It was clearly stated "Run and Drive"
Unfortunately when the truck driver went to the yard, he discovered the vehicle doesn't even start. He bought a new battery and fixed and yet it didn't start.
Now I'm forced to accept the vehicle in that condition because "all sales are final and "as is, "where is".
Sometimes the information on auction websites are incorrect and misleading. So even with several years of experience one could fall victim.