Anyone Can Buy a Vehicle with Us!

The Lehigh Valley Auto Auction Saturday Sale is a public sale, meaning that the general public (those that are not dealers) can buy and sell at our facility. We are unique in that only a handful of Auto Auctions allow for the public to attend. We offer the full range of services that are normally reserved for dealers, to the public.

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PUBLIC BUYING PROCESS

  • Check out the inventory list Friday after 3pm on www.lehighvalleyautoauction.com

  • Vehicle Viewing Begins at 9:30 A.M. On Saturday.

  • The Sale begins at 10:30 A.M. On Saturday

  • In most cases Public buyers can take the vehicle the same day.

Check In

  • Upon arrival, visit the office to register and receive your daily bidding badge.

  • Public buyers must pay $40 annual registration fee. A Bidder's Badge and is valid from the purchase date through December 31st of the current year. (This only needs to be bought once, It can be used at any time while it is valid) Please ensure that the person whose name the vehicle is going under is the one who is receiving the bidder's badge.

  • LATE REGISTRATION PENALTY: If you bid on a vehicle and have not yet registered as a buyer, you will be charged an additional $30 for your buyer registration (No Exceptions).

  • ALL BIDDERS must have their own Buyer Registration Badge (not a “Guest” badge). Each time you attend an auction; it must be worn in a visible place.

Vehicle Inspection Period

  • Vehicle inspection starts at 9:30am on auction day. Inspect vehicles before the auction. Bids should be based on your own evaluation. Any repairs needed for “AS-IS” vehicles are the buyer’s responsibility. Vehicles for auction will have a window sticker showing you when that specific vehicle is running in the auction. Example if a sticker says S-30, this will be the 30th vehicle to run in the auction for that day.

Bidding

  • Vehicles are driven through our facility. Bidding occurs indoors.

  • The auctioneer will lead the sale and take bids as they arise.

  • Pay attention to announcements and the Light System. Ensure the Auctioneer sees your bid, as the lanes can get crowded.

  • Verify vehicle details (model, mileage, transmission type) before placing your bid. If unsure, stop the Auctioneer and ask, Once you win the bid, the vehicle is yours.

Winning the Bid

  • The last bidder, subject to Seller’s approval, is the purchaser and must pay for the vehicle.

  • Please only bid if you intend to buy the vehicle. Sellers are not obligated to accept a bid lower than their asking price.

Post Bid Process

  • After winning, proceed to the Auction block clerk to sign the agreement and receive your copy. Make sure all details are correct before signing. If there’s a dispute, contact the Arbitrator before signing.

  • A $700 deposit is required to be placed on your vehicle.

  • The balance must be paid for in full by 2:00PM the next business day. Late payments (after 2:00PM) incur a $100 late fee per day. Failure to pay by 3:00PM on the second business day results in forfeiture of the deposit and cancellation of the sale. All deposits are non-refundable.

Payment Methods

  • Accepted: Cash, MasterCard, Visa, Discover, money orders, Bank Checks

  • A 5% processing fee applies to credit card payments.

  • Personal checks, credit card checks, and starter checks are NOT accepted

  • Vehicles cannot be removed from the facility until paid for in full.

  • All DEPOSITS are NON-REFUNDABLE.

Title Transfer and Registration

  • Please be prepared by bringing your driver’s license, current insurance ID card (with your name on it), registration card, and license plate (if transferring plates), and method of payment for your purchases.

  • Tax will be collected at LVAA for PA residents.

  • ALL title transfers must be done at the Auction.

  • If the vehicle is “Title Delay”, temporary tags cannot be issued, and the vehicle must remain on the lot until the title is received. Title Delay Policy does not start until the bid price and buyer's fee are paid in full)

Test Drives

  • Check in with the office after winning the bid on a vehicle to see if your vehicle qualifies for a test drive.

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