Due to the increased vehicle demand in the world auto auction websites are growing in popularity among developing countries. These websites are specially designed to make the buying process of used vehicles faster and easier. They allow car seekers ... to purchase cars of any make and model just sitting in front of their computers or using their mobile phones. The provided online facilities allow people to get access to information, but only registered members can bid for desired cars. Today there are many leading websites, that have already proved their reliability and get a reputation of a business partner, whom you can trust. More and more people prefer to use car auction websites to buy their cars, as these online companies have many benefits and leave local car dealers behind. Thus, buyers choose auto auction websites because of assured quality, details of car actual condition, clear step-by-step process, transparent financial policy, constant customer support, that helps customers to make purchases with no previous experience, proper delivery terms and documents handling and, of course, no fear of being cheated. BENEFITS OF BUYING A USED CAR WITH AN AUTO AUCTION WEBSITE - All vehicles listed on a car auction website came only from registered and checked auctions or dealers. The auctioneer always provide autocheck service or inspection, before cars can be auctioned, as the company's reputation is on stake. - The websites provide you with the fullest information about each vehicle and its condition. All cars are sold as is, so there is no reason to hide some details or mislead the potential buyers. - There are thousands of vehicles from the North American auto market of the most popular brands like: Honda, Toyota, Ford, Mazda, BMW, Nissan, Subaru, Hyundai, Jeep on display to choose from. - You can choose the cars you are interested in by loading the website inventory or express your preferences to your sales agent after registration. He will find vehicles available as per your request and inform you. - Some websites allow you several option of purchasing. You can buy a vehicle you like at the fixed price before the auction or you can make your bid and compete with other buyers. - For bidding or buying a car you have to place a minimum deposit that starts from $400 or 10% of your bid amount. Auto auction websites are certified members of the car market, so there is no need to worry to make payment. In case of unsuccessful auction you will either be given the opportunity to use your deposit for another bid or refunded upon your request. - If your purchase is confirmed by the auto auction company, you need to cover the remaining balance. Your total invoice amount will include the car price, the car auction website fees for services provided and documents handling, as well as your vehicle transportation costs. - After the full payment is settled, your car will be delivered to the exit port and cleared for shipping to your country. Thus, using services of a reliable auto auction website is definitely the most convenient way to buy a used car for USA non-resident buyers with no barrier and doubts.

You can join a live auto auction by yourself from the comfort of your computer or you can bid with one of car auction company representatives on the phone. If you submit your request to take part in a live auction on the phone you will receive an ... email with approximate time of the sale and will be contacted by one of the sales representatives several minutes before the bidding starts. During the real time auction the sales representative will tell you the current Bid amounts and you will tell him whether to Bid or stop. - You can take part in many auctions daily, that have thousands vehicles in each lane. - Car auction companies usually do not ask you for your ID before your first purchase. - You have to place a minimum deposit on your account to start. - You will BID with local and international competitors on live auctions in a real time. - You can BID on several additional auction lanes at the same time.

Could you imagine buying a vehicle without leaving your home? In the future you will be able to buy a car with no pressure, no lies, no devastating hassle. Now it's become our reality due to the Internet and computer technologies. Soon auto auction ... websites will be able to erase all possible boundaries and let buyers to purchase vehicles from any part of the world. All that you will need to do it's only to order a car you wish by sitting in front of your computer, or by using your mobile phone and have your new ride shipped to your door in a little bit. You will think that this is probably a very expensive service, I would argue with you, because by buying a car from the USA you are actually saving money. If you still hesitating or have any questions, please read below: How will I inspect a car online? You can easily inspect your future vehicle online. These websites provide you with detailed information about each vehicle. Besides, there are plenty of car photos from different angles, so you can view all the details. If you are still hesitating in your choice, you can request for a vehicle history report, where all main events of your car life are recorded. How will I pay for purchase? There is no need to bring huge amount of money to the local dealer and be afraid of robbers. You can pay for your purchase online using your credit or debit card or send your money via a bank wire transfer, which is very safe method of payment. These payment options are also very convenient. How can I trust you? Does it sound like something impossible? No, it's our future reality. These car auction websites are absolutely reliable and real. You can trust them, as they are officially registered in their country and have special licenses for selling and exporting cars. Moreover, you can contact them at any time and get an assistance from their representatives. Car auction websites try to satisfy expectations of each client as their customers' trust and loyalty are the most important for them.

You may think that you have already learned all safety rules for driving, but when it comes to practice only your experience, awareness and fast reaction can help to prevent disaster. Try always follow these advice to stay safe and arrive at your ... destination on time. Turn off your cell phone while driving as one unexpected call can take your focus away from the task at hand. Avoid driving late at night when you are tired. It's better to stay at home when you feel sleepy or take some medications, which can lead to drowsiness and make operating a car very dangerous. Don't speed. Even if you are in a hurry try to keep up an appropriate speed. When you are driving an unfamiliar road, there may be some blind curves, which you may not notice at a high speed. Besides, the fast drive can increase your crash risk by as much as 50 percent. Use your seat belt. The invention of seat belts helps to save thousands of lives. Wear it properly, so you will be protected in case of unpredictable crash. If you consider to take a long trip, make sure that your car is in excellent working condition . Check the level of oil and other fluids, the work of the engine, the pressure in tires and the safety equipment readiness. Increase your fuel efficiency by avoiding sudden starts and stops and driving within the limits of your vehicle. SUVs are not designed as sporty vehicles to travel safely at high speeds, but can provide you with good drive on bad roads. Use turn signals. Always signal to show your intentions to other drivers and not endanger pedestrians or motorists. People can't guess that you are going to make a left turn or move to the next lane when your turn lights are off. Settle your mirrors to decrease blank spots while driving. Constantly scan your driving environment and monitor the behaviour of other drivers and pedestrians. Follow the local traffic rules . Before traveling abroad familiarize yourself with local rules for driving, as they may vary from country to country. Don't follow too closely . The experts recommend to use a “three-second rule” to adjust the speed for keeping safe distance. This rule is very simple to use. Just find a stationary object on the roadside, like a tree or something else and try to pass it three seconds after the vehicle in front of you does.

Purchasing a car you want online are becoming easier as many websites offer now different buying options to choose from. Here you can observe the most popular ways to buy a vehicle online. THE BRE-BID This option means that you can make your bid ... before the auction and afterward the company agent will represent you with your bid at real-time auction. For example you can place your maximum bid as $7,000 and if your bid is the highest bid of the live sale and meets the seller reserve then you are the winner. If the seller reserve price is lower than your maximum bid and no one outbid you during the live sale then you can win the vehicle for less than your maximum bid. Remember please, if you are the highest bidder during the live sale and reserve has not been met the vehicle can still be sold to you on seller’s approval. BUY IT NOW or BUY FAST You can buy a vehicle with this option at the indicated price with the click of a button. As soon as you receive an email with confirmation of the purchase the vehicle is yours. Please note that usually the auction vehicles have an auction fee, so please check this fee before you make a purchase. ONLINE REAL TIME AUCTION Some used car websites may also offer you to participate in real-time auctions online. You can even find specially designed services that allow to make the buying process obvious and transparent. Most of the companies require to place a minimum deposit to be able to make bidding. Usually the due deposit is 10 or 15 % from your maximum bid amount. LIVE ON THE PHONE BIDDING Every vehicle with a bidding option allows you to request live on the PHONE BIDDING: with one of the sales representatives. If you submit a live on the phone request you will receive an email with approximate time of the sale and will be contacted by one of the sales representatives 5 minutes before the bidding starts. During the live sale the sales representative will tell you the current bid amounts and you will tell him whether to bid or stop. Please note the sale is very quick with approximately 3 seconds between bids. ORDER A CAR/ASSISTANCE OF A SALES AGENT As a registered user you may have a possibility to order a car. For this you should indicate your vehicle and price preferences on the website. The exporting company agents will search through millions of car listings and will get back to you with offers.

What are the terms of your car clearance if you are a citizen of one of above mentioned countries? As for your car clearance, some of the auto auction companies may offer the services of their clearing agents, but keep in mind you are free to choose ... your own agent in following cases: - Your car is being shipped by RORO or RORO TOWABLE - Car is shipped in your own 20" container - You ship your own 40" container with all your vehicles inside it. If you use consolidation to ship your vehicle, the auto auction company will have to use their own clearing agent in your country. It is not optional because in such case the car and all original documents will be delivered to Auto Auction company representative. As soon as all cars in container are cleared, they will be released to your consignees and documents will be sent accordingly. In case you prefer to take services of some local clearing agent, make sure you can trust him, as there is enough unreliable agents, who only want to put their hands on your money. Moreover, if you want to pass all clearing procedure smoothly, it will be better for you to be aware of your local government regulations. Contact the customs service in advance and get the full information about vehicle clearing and taxes due to be paid. Besides, become familiar with the government import restrictions on used vehicles. You should also consider the year of your next car, what safety standards it should meet and what documents you need to have to register your vehicle with respective local authorities. If you are armed with this information you can save your time and money and can easily cope with clearing procedure in Nigeria, Ghana or Benin.

Please consider that it's completely depends on a company you are working with. Mostly, you can either buy just 1 vehicle for your personal use, or make a car business with Auto Auction company. With some companies you don't need to have dealer license, ... but with their help, you'll get direct access to major North American wholesale auto auctions. And after the purchase, they will provide you with a full range of services: transportation, paperwork handling, customs clearance at the exit port and much more.

Are you eagerly waiting to see your car which is already in transit? Due to advancement in information technology, it has become easier to track the location of any Vessels in sea. Using the GPS technology you can see the exact location of our vessels ... in sea life. Depending on your Shipping line some auto auction companies may provide you with a vessel’s tracking and container tracking code to trace your car online. The most leading companies constantly remains in touch with the shipping line to keep their customers updated about the exact location of the vessels and expected date of arrival to the destination port.

Containers have standardized (fixed) dimensions. You can usually find the most common sizes: 20', 40', 40'HC (high cube), 45', 48' and 53' available from all exit ports, but some shipping lines may not offer all sizes to specific destinations. How ... it works: Our certified drivers will pick up your vehicle from its current location and deliver it to our exit warehouse. Once the vehicle arrives, pictures will be taken and uploaded on your profile. Depending on the shipping option chosen, your vehicle will be loaded either by container consolidation towards our clearing agent as soon as more of our other client's vehicles are ready. Or we will wait on the rest of your vehicles to arrive in the case you are doing your own container. Usually vehicles are loaded in a 40' with 3 more cars aside from yours. Making it a 40' with 4 cars.

RORO: Mostly known as the roll-on/roll-off shipping method, that means that your car will be driven inside the ship. RORO cargo consists of items such as tractors, buses and trucks, or oversized cargo loaded on special flatbed, mafi or lowboy trailers. ... In order to be shipped by RORO a vehicle should be: 1) in run&drive condition to be driven onto the ship; 2) without extensive damages that might cause injuries to ship workers.

Some car auction websites may offer a list of repossessed cars at affordable prices. What is a repossessed vehicle? This is a car that was not paid in full by its buyer, and the seller, it can be either any bank institution or auction company, re-lists ... it for sale again. In many states of the US, creditors have the right to seize cars from the buyers as soon as they default on car loan or lease. The terms of default are specified in each particular contracts, but failure to make a payment on time is a typical example. The auto auction companies also can take back your vehicle, if you don’t make timely payments on the car. They also have right to sell such repossessed inventory again to a third party. More and more repo cars have streamed into the US car market, offering other car buyers to save thousands of dollars on a good and sometimes even luxurious used cars. For auto auction consumers repos can be a good deal, if they know the market value of used car. To buy a repossessed car in such a way is a popular strategy among cost-conscious bidders to reap the biggest savings. Besides, the auto auction companies may offer special discounts and minimum fees for their repo cars. Moreover, if you are considering to purchase a repossessed vehicle, you can also pay attention on a car location, perhaps it has been already delivered to the port of departure or even shipped to your country. So, feel free to check auto auction website's REPO inventory and buy cars with great discounts and minimum fees!

Are you looking for a car at affordable prices? The North American auto auction websites offer a great variety of used cars, that cost up to $1000. You may be surprised to see so cheap cars at first, but all the prices are real. The reason for selling ... cars at low prices is that there are expensive services for car maintenance and their owners decide to sell vehicles instead. Thus, you can find here salvage cars and vehicles, that may need a repair. Salvage cars are vehicles, that were damaged in car accidents or because of the other reasons. Some vehicles may have mechanical damages or were flooded by weather conditions. Everyone is aware of hurricanes and storms that sometimes happen in the USA and Canada. You can also find on auto auction websites vehicles with slights scratches or absolutely clean cars that are sold at incredibly low prices. There are also many reasons why their owners want to get rid of them. Some people decide to buy new vehicles and place for sale their carefully maintained cars. Sometimes car owners want to leave the country and don't need to possess cars any more. Besides, many auto auction websites may offer great deals to invite clients and huge discounts for their inventory, so you can also buy cheap cars during their promotion campaigns.

Yes, some of the buy now cars have auction fees whereas some do not. Auction fees vary by the auction and the selling price. Auction fees typically range from $200-$600 USD. If you buy a car from auto auction website at fixed price, the auction fees ... tend to be much lower than for the live sale vehicles. However, auction fees vary depending on how much the car is sold for, the higher the bid, the higher the fees. Unfortunately, the auto auction companies has no control over auction fees. For more information on these fees, please refer a request to a particular car auction website.

If you are searching for a used car on auto auction websites, it does not mean that you should make a bid first and then wait for an auction. Many auction websites offer their customers such a convenient option for car purchase as ”Buy Now”. ... ”Buy Now” cars are offered for sale with a fixed price and can be purchased right away. “Buy Now” option is available, when the seller wants to sell his vehicle faster and specifies the desirable price. As a rule the “Buy Now” price is non-negotiable, but if you contact the auto auction company, its sales agents may negotiate with the seller for some discount for you. Besides, “Buy Now” is also a reliable buying option, as you can be sure that this car will be yours. On the one hand, when you take part in the auction, there is always a risk, as someone may outbid you. On the other hand, if you make your pre-bid for a car, this vehicle can be sold before the auction starts, in case the Buy Now option is also available for this offer. If you think the Buy Now price is too high for you, you can also look for a similar vehicle on the website inventory page. Moreover, some companies also offer the list of similar cars on each vehicle profile page.

Container Shipping: Container shipping means that your car will be loaded inside 20 feet or 40 feet container, and the container will be sealed.A 40ft container can hold up to 5 vehicles and if you are shipping a full container load the container ... will be loaded upon vehicles arrival at the warehouse. Container consolidation means thar your vehicle will be consolidated into a container with other vehicles and loaded as soon as all the vehicles arrive at the warehouse. When the container is loaded it will be transported to the exit port and loaded onto a vessel the following week.

The status of your account depends on particular auto auction website's Terms and Conditions. Every company is different and sometimes you can return your deposit asking for refund. In such cases the company may charge some amount for returning. ... Other company may ask to place a small deposit, but it will be non-refundable as a payment for using its website services. In most cases, your deposit can stay on account with a car auction company as long as you wish, till the time you make the successful purchase.

Depending on the company's policy your initial deposit may be the part of the full cost. Thus you'll need to cover the balance between deposit and the total amount. Some car auction websites may request to place a security deposit, that will be refunded ... to you after you make the full payment. When your initial deposit is taken as a part of full payment, be aware in advance how much time you have to clear up the balance left and try to settle the full payment within this period. Some auction websites let you only three or five days for placing full amount, and then penalty fees are applied.

When you pay for a car at an auto auction website by your credit card through a payment system, it usually takes from 15 to 30 minutes for transferring the money. However, you should keep in mind that sometimes the receipt of payment to the company's ... account may be longer depending on the payment system you use. So, please check a payment system's terms and conditions regarding the period of transfer in advance. Promising to arrange your payment as fast as possible, some payment systems also notify their clients that they may have to wait for a couple of days. In such a way financial institutions protect themselves against a possible overloading of the payment system.

Usually it takes 5-7 business days, but the time for transferring depends on the bank you're using. You should understand that when you make a bank to bank transaction there are many factors that may influence on period for money crediting. First ... of all, your payment is a subject to many inspections that includes anti-fraud checks to verify your personality and anti-money laundering checks to prevent illegal cash flow. Besides, the time for crediting your account also depends on the payment currency and the country of destination, when the payment is made, as it can be in the end of the business week or some country holidays are coming tomorrow or in several days. In case there are any government or other sanctions or screening applied, this can cause to payment delays depending on the jurisdiction and the nature of the funds. Moreover, some banks practice to keep your money for a day or two, to earn some float on it.

Most likely, it's been an intermediary bank charge applied. Pay attention to your local bank conditions for making payments, as most of the banks apply fees for providing their services that will be deducted from the transferred amount. Such fees ... may be either some fixed amount or percentage from your transaction depending on particular bank's policy. Thus, let yourself know about your local bank terms in advance to estimate your additional costs. Some websites cooperate with certain banks or payment systems to make payment terms for their customers more convenient and faster. Please check if an auto auction company has any agreements with some financial institutions about free charge payments for its clients.