Community Q&A

Welcome to the RideSafely Community Q&A! Start your journey now. We understand that diving into the world of auto auctions can be exhilarating yet occasionally confusing. That’s why we’ve compiled this extensive “FAQs: Questions and Answers from Customers Like You” list to equip you with all the necessary knowledge to make confident vehicle purchases on RideSafely.

  1. How does RideSafely’s process work for Copart, IAA, and other auctions?
  2. How much does your service cost?
  3. How do I pay for the car?
  4. How much is the security deposit?
  5. Do you accept cash?
  6. How does the “Buy Now” option for vehicles work?

Payment

  1. How can a seller decline a “Buy It Now” payment?
  2. Is there a cancellation policy?
  3. How can I replace my discontinued Visa credit card with another card?
  4. Can I pay the deposit via PayPal from Albania?
  5. What happens if I win a bid and don’t make the payment on time?

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Process

  1. Why can’t I bid on some cars even though I have a deposit?
  2. Can I bid on dealer-only Copart auctions through RideSafely?
  3. When do preliminary bids need to be submitted to participate in the auction?
  4. Does my prebid stay until auction time?
  5. If the car sells for less than my proxy bid, is that what I would pay?

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Vehicles

  1. What does it mean when a car is sold “as is, where is”?
  2. How can I bid on a vehicle that says ‘vehicle might have hidden damages’?
  3. Can the extent of the vehicle’s damage be clarified?
  4. Which vehicles are guaranteed not to be salvage when registering them?
  5. Can a salvage SUV be repaired and registered?

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Documentation

  1. How will you transfer the car to my name if I buy a salvage car through an auction or via the “Buy Now” option?
  2. What does it mean if a vehicle does not come with a title?
  3. How can I upload my driver’s license?
  4. Can a car with a FL Certificate of Destruction be registered in the EU?
  5. Do you need a bid card to buy cars at an auction in Wisconsin?

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Shipment

  1. I’m buying a car and want to ship it to the UAE; which port will I receive it at?
  2. When the car is delivered, do I need to sign anything or present any paperwork?
  3. If the vehicle, transport, and all fees have been paid, and the paperwork is complete, but transport did not pick up the vehicle by the due date, is the vehicle considered abandoned and will it be resold?
  4. How long do I have to pick up the item after the auction closes?
  5. Do I have to have items shipped or can I pick them up?

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Buyer Services

  1. Can Texas residents bid on cars in Texas?
  2. Is there any membership cost for international buyers?
  3. Do I need a broker to purchase a car with you, and what is the annual purchase limit?
  4. Is the RideSafely German office closed?
  5. Is it possible for residents of Canada to make a purchase through RideSafely?

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Keys

  1. If the car I want to buy doesn’t have keys, where can I obtain them?
  2. How do I know if the vehicle I am purchasing has keys or not?
  3. Does the vehicle have keys?
  4. How can I obtain a key for the vehicle?

General

  1. Can I buy a vehicle without a license while living in the Bahamas?
  2. Where can I find the Watch List in my RideSafely account?
  3. Is the RideSafely Builder Showdown open to motorcycles?
  4. Why did the car I wanted leave the auction when there were 4 days left?
  5. How is it that a car which was sold at auction while I was watching is now back up for auction again?

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We hope these FAQs have addressed your initial questions about RideSafely Auto Auctions. If you have more specific inquiries or need further assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact our dedicated customer support team. We’re here to ensure your experience with RideSafely is smooth, secure, and successful.

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