How Can I Bid at Auctions at Salvage Direct Without a Dealer's License?

Every supplier of automobile insurance has claims in which a vehicle was considered a total loss. Damaged vehicles must be disposed of and that is where Salvage Direct comes into play. This company provides online listings and photos of vehicles that are available for purchase to automobile dealers, registered mechanics and aftermarket parts dealers such as auto parts junkyards. Bidders on these auctions must meet all federal, state and local licensing requirements.

Instructions

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Register on the website and pay the $200 annual fee. Licensed dealer's cannot receive refunds of this fee but if you register as a parts dealer and your registration is not approved, the money will be refunded as stated in the Terms and Conditions of the registration form. There may also be other fees when purchasing a vehicle from the website.

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Indicate on your application that you are a registered aftermarket parts provider, meaning you have a business license in your local community as a person who sells auto parts. Cars are not sold as whole vehicles that can be titled to aftermarket parts dealers.

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Check your local and state laws to make sure you can do this without a special license. Your State Department of Transportation may also have regulations you must adhere to.

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Contact a local automobile dealer and try to make arrangements for them to get the vehicle you want and resell it to you if you are unsuccessful at becoming a bidder. Many localities are strict on allowing several non-running vehicles on your property to be viewable to the public from the street. Keep this in mind when you make purchases.