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Please ask a question like this: Do I have to be dealer in order to buy car? How do I start getting ready to bid? How does the pre bid process work? How do I pay for the car? How much is the security deposit? How does the Buy Now option for vehicles work? How much does it cost to ship a car? I want to increase my bidding limit. What steps are involved? What does Biohazard mean in car auctions? When will I receive my refund? or type your search term below.

  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 I need a dealer license to bid on or buy a car at an auction?
  6. How does the “Buy Now” option for vehicles work?

Credit-card interface icon Payment

  1. Can I pay for the security deposit on two separate cards?
  2. Can I purchase a vehicle with a pre-approved loan from the bank?
  3. How can a seller decline a “Buy It Now” payment?
  4. Is there a cancellation policy?
  5. How can I replace my discontinued Visa credit card with another card?

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Auction interface icon Process

  1. What is the interval between pre-bid and live auction?
  2. How does the pre-bid process work?
  3. Why can’t I bid on some cars even though I have a deposit?
  4. Can I bid on dealer-only Copart auctions through RideSafely?
  5. When do preliminary bids need to be submitted to participate in the auction?

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Cars interface icon Vehicle

  1. What does “Seller: State Farm Insurance” mean on some cars?
  2. What does “Seller: Avis Budget Group” mean on some vehicles?
  3. What does the “Undercarriage Damage” type specify on a car?
  4. What does it mean when a car is sold “as is, where is”?
  5. How can I bid on a vehicle that is listed as “vehicle might have hidden damages”?

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Document interface icon Documentation

  1. What does “CA DIS/DLR/EXP APP for DUP CLEAN” mean?
  2. How long does it take to get a duplicate title?
  3. Will I be able to title a “Dealer Only” vehicle?
  4. What does “CA DIS/DLR/EXP Only Clean Title” mean?
  5. What does an “Odometer Rollback” title mean?

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Global User Icon for Buyer Services 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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Comments-question interface icon 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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Truck-arrow-right interface icon Shipment

  1. How do I receive my car, and where exactly?
  2. How long does shipping take on average, considering auction and drop-off locations, and does it vary whether within the state or across state lines?
  3. I’m buying a car and want to ship it to the UAE; which port will I receive it at?
  4. When the car is delivered, do I need to sign anything or present any paperwork?
  5. 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?

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