How to Sell a Car at an Auction in Fayetteville, North Carolina
If you live in or near Fayetteville, North Carolina, you have access to a number of public auto auctions. These auctions can be a good place to pick up a cheap car for basic transportation, but they can also be a good place to sell your unwanted car. Selling a used car at a Fayetteville auction is a pretty straightforward process, but you do need to have all your paperwork in order before you arrive.
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Find your car's title and keep it in a safe place. Also find the registration card for the car showing that it is registered in your name. You will need to present proof of ownership to the auction office when you arrive.
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Prepare a short summary of the car and its features, and type that information on a piece of paper you can hang inside the car door when you arrive at the auction. This serves as a sort of advertising for those passing by the car and browsing the vehicles up for bid. The description should include the make, model and year of the vehicle along with any optional features like air conditioning, high-end stereo system, power windows and door locks, anti-lock brakes and anti-theft devices.
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Contact several Fayetteville area auto auctions and ask for information on their sales. Some auctions run on weekends, while others run throughout the week. Some auctions are held only once or twice a month, while others are scheduled every week.
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Ask about the commission schedule for each auction. All Fayetteville auto auctions charge a fee to sell your car, but the fee varies from place to place. Many auctions use a sliding scale, with a higher base fee and commission applying to vehicles that sell for a higher price.
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Arrive at least an hour before the auction is scheduled to start. Look for signs indicating where you should line up to register your vehicle for the auction. You should have all of your paperwork in hand when you drive up to the auction. After the auction workers have reviewed the paperwork, they will either drive the car onto the lot for you or direct you to the place where you should park.
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Go to the registration office with the paperwork the auction staff has given you. You will receive a receipt and information about where your car falls in the lineup of vehicles to be sold. Some Fayetteville auctions use only a single lane to sell cars, while others run several lanes at once, with each registered vehicle assigned a lane number and position number. For instance, if your car is assigned to the number 1 line and is 49th in line, your position number is 1-49. The auction staff writes this number on the windshield of the car in soap or chalk. That makes it easier for potential buyers to know when the car comes up for bid.
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Stay around the auction area when the bidding starts, and be ready to tell the auctioneer about your car when it enters the selling lane. The auction staff will drive your car through the auction. It is also a good idea to stay near your vehicle when shoppers are browsing. This gives you a chance to answer any questions about the vehicle.
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Provide the auctioneer with a quick overview of your car and its features as it enters the auction lane and the bidding starts. When the bidding stops, you can accept the offer or reject it if the car did not bring what you thought it was worth. You will still have to pay a fee to the auction if you do not sell your car.
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Go to the office and collect your paperwork if you did not sell your car. Collect your check if you did sell your car.
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