Arbitration Rules
Effective August 1st 2015
WEST QUINCY AUTO AUCTION GENERAL POLICIES
- Only licensed motor vehicle dealers or their authorized representatives may do business.
- Retail customers are not allowed on auction premises.
- All vehicles consigned must be offered for sale on the auction block.
- All vehicles must be paid for on sale day.
- No drafts are allowed.
- It is the responsibility of buyers to observe the flashing announcement light and be aware of all announcements made from the auction block.
- Title Attached Sales: Selling dealer has 30 days from sale date to supply title to the auction. Buyers: do not sell or repair these vehicles until you receive the title.
- The auction is not a part of the contract of sale. The contract is between the seller and buyer only.
- The auction reserves the right to refuse service to anyone.
- All vehicles are at owner's risk. The auction is not liable for any damaged or stolen items, including, but not limited to ratios, keys, and after market equipment.
- The auction assumes absolutely no responsibility for odometer mileage or the validity of the mileage statement provided by the seller.
- No sale is final until the auction is paid. If any car is not accepted by the buyer, the car reverts back to the seller.
- Buyers are bound to all "ifs" till 12:00 the next business day.
- Buyer is responsible for verifying serial number, model, year, and mileage reading on purchases before leaving sale. No vehicle will be offered for sale without VIN Plate intact.
ARBITRATION
- Any arbitration must be initiated within one (1) hour, unless otherwise specified.
- The arbitrator has the right to make a judgment call that may differ from the published policies, under certain circumstances.
- In all cases the arbitration decision is final.
RIDE AND DRIVE
- One (1) Hour to Ride and Drive any vehicle selling for $3000 and up only! Any vehicle over 200,000 miles is "As-Is".
- Air conditioners are not covered.
- Any and all visible defects including body or hail damage, and cracked windshields are not arbitratable.
- Any visible dash light at time of sale are not arbitratable.
- Seller guarantees vehicle does not require mechanical repairs in excess of $600 mechanical parts. (Arbitrators' decision is final).
AUCTION GUARANTEE
- Auction guarantees are vehicles selling for $3000 or more only!
- Seller guarantees engine (bearings, crank, heads, block), transmission (no slips, no major leaks), -differential and driving axles (no bearing noise). Repairs on these items cannot exceed $600 mechanical parts. (Arbitrators' decision is final).
NOT GUARANTEED BY AUCTION GUARANTEE
- Any visible light and message center
- Spare tires and jacks
- Alternators
- Lifter noise
- Air Conditioners
- Steer racks
- Backlash or U-joints
- Electrical system
- Windshield with visible cracks
- Brakes and front suspension
- Backlash in FWD vehicles
- Drive axle boots
- Blow by (engine)
- Tires
- Any repairs under $600 mechanical parts included on guaranteed units
AS IS
- AS IS means no guarantee to mechanical condition. No exceptions.
- Vehicles selling for $3000 or less are sold AS IS regardless of selling light. Vehicles with previous salvage history are sold AS IS.
- All off block sales are sold as is.
- Recreational vehicles, boats, motorcycles, municipal vehicles, antique cars, trailers, and outboard motors are considered AS IS.
MUST BE ANNOUNCED....BEFORE SOLD BY SELLER
- Title Attached (all states).
- Salvage or previous salvage titles (all states).
72 HOUR TO ARBITRATE (IF NOT ANNOUNCED AT THE TIME OF SALE)
- Flood vehicles.
- Frame, Unibody and Structural damage.
- Cracked blocks only.
- Arbitrator's decision final.
- All guarantees are those of the seller only. West Quincy Auto Auction makes no warranties implied or expressed.