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Auction Policies & Standards
The short, plain-language version of how we run sales. Questions? Call the front office. A person answers.
Auction Fees
Repossession fee
A $175 repossession fee applies to all repo consignments, covering secure intake, storage, and redemption handling.
Redemption fee
A $50 redemption fee applies when a borrower redeems a repossessed vehicle prior to sale.
P Lane Buyer's Premium
Purchases under $299
A 25% buy fee (no minimum) is added to the bid price.
Purchases of $300 or more
A 15% buyer's fee (minimum $150) is added to the bid price.
Credit card payments
Add 3.5% to the total for all credit card transactions.
Idaho taxes & title fee
Idaho residents add 6% State of Idaho sales tax and a $21 Idaho Transportation Department title fee.
Accepted Payments
Cash
Cash in United States funds.
Check
Personal or business check with a letter of guarantee from the issuing bank (day of sale only).
ACH / Wire
ACH or wire transfer.
Credit cards
Visa, MasterCard, or Discover accepted. Add 3.5% for credit cards.
Vehicle Removal & Storage
2-day removal
Purchased vehicles must be removed from the lot within 2 days of purchase. Any vehicle still on the lot after 2 days will be charged $25 per day.
Inspection Costs
7-day inspection
$250: provides $2,500 of coverage.
15-day inspection
$350: provides $3,500 of coverage.
Frame check
$100.
Guarantees
7-day frame & hidden-damage guarantee
Vehicles selling for $3,000 or more carry a 7-day guarantee against frame damage and undisclosed hidden damage, subject to inspection verification.
Green-light enhanced guarantee
Green-light vehicles, under 10 years old, under 100,000 miles, and selling for $3,000 or more, automatically qualify for the enhanced guarantee at no additional cost.
Titles
Title delivery
Sellers must deliver marketable title within 15 days of the sale date. Sales may be unwound at the seller's expense if title is not delivered on time.
Online Purchases
Arbitration window
Vehicles purchased online carry an arbitration window for condition discrepancies between the posted condition report and the vehicle as delivered. Report discrepancies promptly upon receipt. See the Arbitration page for contact details.
Need to file a claim?
Arbitration per NAAA guidelines: contact Tawney Clum, tawney@daaofidaho.com · 509-690-1698