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COLUMBIA AUTO AUCTION - CAA

Policies / Rules / Regulations

  1. The Columbia Auto Auction is a Dealers Only Auction.
  2. All dealers must register at the office prior to completing any transaction. All agents must be registered by the dealership owner.
  3. All titles must be received within 30 working days. “TA” means title absent, title not here. Any repairs or expenses incurred on vehicles sold “TA” are made at the buyer's own risk.
  4. CAA is not responsible for fire, theft of vehicle, collision, or acts of nature.
  5. All vehicles and fees are to be paid for the day of sale. Company checks (with approval) and cash will be accepted. NO PERSONAL CHECKS will be accepted. A $50.00 per week penalty applies to vehicles not paid for by the date of next sale.
  6. Vehicles left on premises longer than two weeks will result in a charge of $10.00 per week.
  7. Vehicles sold $1500 or less are sold AS-IS and no guarantee applies.
  8. The Auction does not guarantee mileage. Mileage is simply mileage shown on the vehicle.
  9. All vehicles with salvage titles must be announced.
  10. Vehicles 10 years or newer selling for $1505 or more with less than 100,000 miles may be sold RIDE and DRIVE with a maximum of $500 total repair on any one item. Guarantee does NOT cover: Air Conditioner, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats, Accessories (OVER 100,000 MILES REVERTS TO THE AUCTION GUARANTEE BELOW).
  11. Auction Guarantee (Vehicles selling for $1505 or more) applies only to: Motor, Rear End and Transmission with a maximum of $500 total repair on any one item. Auction Guarantee does not apply to oil pressure, oil leaks, frame damage, flood cars, smoking cars, valve lifters, steering and engine missing out.
  12. All Auction Fees on vehicles sold with “Personal Guarantee” will be paid by Seller if vehicle is arbitrated.
  13. All frame damage must be arbitrated within 3 working days.
  14. No vehicles with “JUNK” titles will be sold at CAA.
  15. AS-IS cars are sold As-Is with NO GUARANTEE.
  16. All vehicles sold on “IF” must be arbitrated before buying dealer leaves auction premises.
  17. All vehicles sold after leaving the ring are sold “As-Is”.
  18. Vehicles purchased with Ride and Drive privilege have a 30 minute turn down time after Auction Lanes close. After this time the vehicle is considered “Sold”.
  19. Vehicles left over 30 days may and can be sold as scrap.
  20. Vehicles sold at this auction may not have had a safety inspection.
  21. NO check will be issued to seller until vehicle is accepted by buyer.
  22. Columbia Auto Auction will deliver vehicles for a nominal fee.
  23. NO ONE UNDER 16 IS ALLOWED IN THE AUCTION ARENA. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!