FAQs Vehicles
- “Engine starts” — does this mean the car starts but cannot drive?
- Salvage title due to theft and biohazard—is it possible to learn the details of the damage?
- What does ‘Not Specified – Vehicle Authentication’ mean?
- How can I find an IAAI vehicle on RideSafely?
- What do ‘Biohazard,’ ‘Chemical,’ and ‘Environmental’ mean in a car auction?
- What does ‘MD SALVAGE – GREATER THAN 75% REPAIRABLE’ mean, and can I go ahead and bid for this car?
- What is the definition of mechanical damage, and what does it cover?
- What does the term ‘stationary’ mean in the context of vehicle auction verification?
- How can I bid on a vehicle that says ‘vehicle might have hidden damages’?
- Are the vehicles on this website that have only a dent or scratch and are priced at $1,000 or $2,000 really in good condition to purchase?
- Are all the vehicles at these auctions salvage?
- Can the extent of the vehicle’s damage be clarified?
- Can a salvage SUV be repaired and registered?
- Which vehicles are guaranteed not to be salvage when registering them?
- What mechanical problems might be present in a car that is up for bid?
- Understanding Salvage Titles: A Comprehensive Overview
- How can I find cars being auctioned near me in Texas?
- Can I preview vehicles in person?
- If a car is listed with mechanical damage, why don’t they specify what the mechanical damage is? They should know what it is if they’re listing it as such.
- What does Biohazard mean in car auctions?
- Is there a service available for a third-party inspection prior to the live auction?
- If a vehicle is listed as clear title can it be driven if it is listed as it runs and drives?
- What happens if there is damage to the car when I pick it up that wasn’t in the pictures, i.e., the pictures clearly show it wasn’t there?
- Can mechanical damage be related to engine issue?
- Can I purchase a vehicle in my own state?
- How does someone find out if a motorcycle has a salvage title?
- How do I get someone to look at the damage for me?
- In the “Auction Verification” column, what does “Not Specified” mean?
- Can I drive a clean designated vehicle home from its storage location?
- Can a salvage vehicle be repaired and get a title?
- Can a salvage vehicle be repaired and put back on the road?
- The motorcycle has water flood damage, but are they working properly or I’ll have to fix it up?
- What does “MD Salvage greater than 75%” mean?
- Can I drive a vehicle home if it is listed as a repossessed vehicle?
- How do buyers inspect vehicles?
- How can we find out why a vehicle has a Salvage Title?
- What do “Damage Type: Repossession” and “Loss Type: Other” mean in a vehicle’s description?
- How can I be sure if a car runs and drives?
- Do I have to put a deposit on a Buy It Now vehicle?
- Is there a way that I can get a list of vehicles up for auction close to me? I live in Southeast Missouri.
- Is there a way to get a description of the options on the vehicle?
- When i buy a car that says “Damage type: Water Flood”, does it mean that i can not fix it? Do most of the customers that get those kind of cars are able to fix them or they just use them for Parts?
- I need fuel: petrol engine type. What does gasoline engine mean?
- How can I bid on Insurance company cars only. I don’t want to buy a car that someone bought from the insurance company and then re-sells it at auction.
- What does it mean “Nevada Salvage Title”?
- What does it means Auction Verification – “not specified”?
- How can I find out which options are on a vehicle? Will a CarFax give me that info?
- How can I inspect the vehicle before i bid it?
- Sometimes I find prices like 1000 usd in green what it mean?
- Can I inspect the vehicle?
- What does it mean “Not actual miles”? Do I need additional paperwork?
- Where to inspect car in Albany NY?
- What does it mean “Certificate of Destruction”?
- How do you find out what cars have sold for in the past?
- Can I see the Motorhome at an Auction before bidding on it?
- I can’t buy in Texas motorcycle riding, what can I do?
- Can a salvaged car be fixed before shipping? If yes, what are the procedures for that?
- How can I see the extent of damage that was repaired?
- What does it mean the damage type Water/Flood?
- Where are the vehicle listings for the Mountain States?
- Can I drive a salvage vehicle home?
- I received my vehicle from the shipping company and there is more damage than displayed in the original pictures. What can I do?
- What does ‘Auction Verification’ mean, specifically ‘Runs & Drives’ or ‘Engine Start’?
- Can you tell me how much it would cost to repair a vehicle?
- I received my vehicle and discovered additional damages, including undercarriage issues and other latent defects not visible in the pictures. What are my options?
- Does the vehicle start?
- What damages are listed for an item in an Insurance Auction if there is no damage report?
- How did the damage occur? How long has the vehicle been in its condition? Have any repairs been done?
- Are loose parts displayed in the pictures included in the sale?