"WHERE CUSTOMERS BECOME FRIENDS"

P.O. BOX 445
PHONE (800) 735-5288

PERRYOPOLIS, PA 15473
  FAX  (724) 736-0466

      

LIGHT SYSTEM 

OUTSIDE SALES

ODOMETERS

BUYERS

SELLERS

I.D. PLATES

GENERAL POLICIES

ATTENTION DEALERS

ATTENTION SELLERS 

REPRESENTATION OF CARS

NO VISITORS

ATTENTION ALL DEALERS

General Policies

These rules and policies are for your benefit and protection.  Complete rules may be obtained at the office. If you have any questions or comments regarding them, please feel free to contact the Auction.

SUBJECT TO ARBITRATION
(Unless Declared)

1.   Current model year only: Less than 10,000 miles.  Visible defects, defective windshields and body work must be announced (exception: minor touch up).

2.    Utilized body damage, frame damage (beyond superficial dents and scrapes), rotted out or frame repair must be announced.  Frame damage, rotted out or frame repair not announced, must be reported and returned for inspection to the Auction within one (1) week from date of purchase.
Frame damage from normal use (scratches, scrapes, jacks or lift marks, minor corner tie down marks not resulting from accidents) is not grounds for rejection.

3.    Any defect subject to arbitration not announced must be reported to the arbitration office within ONE (1) HOUR.    
    A.    Motor, Clutch, Front & Rear Differential, Transmissions.
    B.    Air Conditioning (7-Model years or newer).
    C.    Any unit unsafe to operate on highway will be rejected.
    D.    Any single mechanical defect which exceeds $500.00 to repair.
    E.    Altered or removed emission equipment (7-Model years or newer).
    F.    Any accepted adjustment is automatically an "AS-IS" transaction (including frame).

NOT SUBJECT TO ARBITRATION

1.    2002 and older windshield and windows; body & paint work.
2.    Uphosltery; headlinings; mats; convertible tops.
3.    Leaking and wet transmissions (Exception: excessive pouring leaks, front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive units).
4.    Obvious visible defects.
5.    Factory Options (Exception: air conditioning).

LIGHT SYSTEM

Green Light-"sound"
Selling dealer declares car is subject to all arbitration policies. 
Unit must be safe to operate to classify as "sound".  No single mechanical defect exceeding $500.00 repair.

Yellow Light-"defect"
Seller must announce any item subjected to arbitration, as well as any single mechanical defect which exceeds $400.00 to repair, odometer defects or over 100,000 miles, non standard engines, transmissions and exceptions to original or advertised production specifications for items deleted or added, including frame damage.

White Light-"special condition"
Any announced conditions other than mechanical defects
(i.e.: repo-package or over 100,000 miles).

Blue Light-"title attached"
Assignable title does not accompany car.
  Title may require up to fourteen (14) days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays for Buyer to receive title.  Title must be received by Auction within fourteen (14) days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays from Seller.  Buyer is cautioned not to spend any money on unit and not to sell unit until title is received.

Buyers checks are deposited immediately by the Auction.  After the fourteen (14) day period, it is the buyer's option to return the car or to wait a reasonable additional period of time for the title.

In the event that the title is not received by the Auction within the fourteen (14) day period, special arrangements must be made with the Auction before the unit is returned.  The Auction must be notified twenty-four (24) hours prior to the return of the unit for failure to receive the title.  If Auction has mailed title, buyers cannot return unit.

Red Light-"as is"

Sold with no arbitration.  Units subject to any and all mechanical defects or repaired block.  All units sold for $1,501.00 or less become "as-is" units, including frame.  Selling dealer must announce under red light the following: police cars, taxi cabs, municipal cars, fire cars, clips, salvage cars, flood cars, antiques, dune buggies, motorcycles, motor homes, reconstructed vehicles and theft recovery vehicles.  No driving privileges.

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OUTSIDE SALES

Outside sales are strictly between the buyer and seller and are not binding on either until the sale is consummated.  The Auction will not become involved in any arbitration procedures or be responsible for any defects on units sold outside of the sale, including frame.

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ODOMETERS

Seller must announce if odometer is broken, replaced, altered or in excess of 100,000 miles.  The Auction will not become involved in mileage disputes.  Any irregularity in odometer must be brought to the attention of the Auction management on the day of the sale.  Seller is responsible for the accuracy of mileage on all documents submitted to office.  Kilometers must be announced.  If the vehicle is over 100,000 and TMU, it must be announced 100,000 and TMU.

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BUYERS

Please examine all cars before bidding and be familiar with all announced conditions of the unit.  Cars should not be road tested until the buyer has the proper sales receipts for release from the lot.  Please examine the serial number plate and the mileage reading before leaving the sale.  Pay for each car with a separate business check.  Buyer assumes responsibility for mechanical failure after leaving sale.  Buyer must pay for each unit within one (1) hour of purchase or file complaint.

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SELLERS

Please have your units on the premises early on Friday morning, avoiding the Friday last minute rush.  Vehicles which are unsafe to operate will not be run through the auction.

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I.D. PLATES

Buyers and sellers should always use their I.D. plates to enter their cars for sale and sign for purchase.  Dealer who fail to use their plates may delay the processing of their deals because they are illegible.  If you have lost your I.D. plate or it is badly worn, a new one will be made for you at the main office upon request.  Please help us to serve you better by using your I.D. plate.

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GENERAL POLICIES

1.    All dealers must be licensed and maintain current dealer tags through their state.  All dealers must be registered and approved to conduct business at Perryopolis Auto Auction.

2.    All units over $1501.00 purchased must be test driven and settled within ONE (1) HOUR.

3.    It is the seller's obligation to verify the accuracy of the pre-printed information on the Auction Sales Invoice, as well as the "Announced Conditions" and the "Block Condition Lights".

4.    The buyer is obligated to carefully observe the "Block Condition Lights", as well as understand the "Announce Conditions".  The buyer is also responsible for verifying the serial number, model number, model year and mileage on all purchases before exiting Auction property.

5.    All titles submitted by the seller must be in selling company's registered name.

6.    All cars purchased and/or sold on the Auction premises must be processed through the Auction office.  Any dealer found to be in violation of this policy will be prohibited from conducting business at the Auction.

7.    When "title attached" is not announced at the block, the buyer has the right to reject the car.

8.    All units sold for $1,501.00 or less "as-is" (including frame and block) must be paid for immediately.  NO DRIVING PRIVILEGES.

9.    No vehicle will be offered for sale without a serial number plate.

10.    Seller guarantees (unless declared) all noted items which are subject to arbitration.

11.    The Auction is not responsible for warranty books or plates regardless of year, make or model.  There is no warranty implied to the accuracy of odometer reading.

12.    The Auction does not guarantee the year of any foreign car, house trailer, motor home, antiques, truck van, dune buggy, motorcycle or ANY VEHICLE SOLD "AS-IS".

13.    "IF' or "TRY" sales are strictly between the buyer and the seller and are not binding on either until the sale is consummated.

14.    "Outside or Off the Block Sales" are strictly between buyer and seller and are NOT BINDING ON EITHER until the sale is consummated.  The Auction will not become involved in any arbitration procedures or be responsible for ANY DEFECTS on units sold outside the sale, including frame.

15.    Buyers and sellers must retain their copy of the registration statement.  This is your copy of the odometer disclosure statement.

16.    Units that appear to be equipped with four-wheel drive and are not, must be announced as two-wheel drive units.

17.    Any stipulation, promises or guarantees made between buyer and seller must appear in writing on the "Bill of Sale" before it may become a part of the transaction.  The Auction assumes no responsibility for any verbal commitments.

18.    Defects in the mechanical condition of Convertible Tops or Power Sunroofs shall not be subject to arbitration.

19.    Any dealer who brings retail customers will be asked to leave the auction and refrain from doing any further business.

20.        Arbitration of all matters concerning this Auction will be conducted by the management and its decision WILL BE FINAL.

21.    TMU means TRUE MILES UNKNOWN.  You are not stating that the vehicle has more than 100,000 miles or odometer not working.  By announcing "TMU", you are announcing that there has been, at some point, a mileage discrepancy and the vehicle must be sold "AS-IS".

ALL UNITS 10 YEARS OR OLDER ARE SOLD "AS-IS" INCLUDING FRAME. NO ARBITRATION!

PLEASE CHECK THE "BILL OF SALE" FOR ALL ANNOUNCED CONDITIONS, MAKE/MODEL, YEAR AND MILEAGE, BEFORE SIGNING.

ONLY PERRYOPOLIS AUTO AUCTION IDENTIFICATION CARDS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

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ATTENTION DEALERS
"Warranty Stickers"

ANY CAR THAT   (1) Doesn't have a warranty sticker
                                (2) Has a warranty sticker that doesn't match the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or
                                (3) Has a mutilated or illegible warranty sticker
MUST BE CHECKED BY THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE OR THE NATIONAL AUTO THEFT BUREAU BEFORE IT CAN BE OFFERED FOR SALE AT PERRYOPOLIS AUTO AUCTION.

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ATTENTION SELLERS

Although all vehicles selling for $1,501.00 or less are sold "as-is" mechanically, it does restrict you from announcing a serious mechanical problem.  It is the seller's responsibility to know who was the last bidder.  Remember, your reputation is a treasured asset.  Be fair to your customer.  

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REPRESENTATION OF CARS

If the car is not property represented, file a complaint within ONE (1) HOUR at the arbitration office and Get A Decision there before leaving.  Remember, all vehicles sold with over 100,000 miles are sold "as-is" mechanically (including frame). 

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NO VISITORS

Dealers please do not bring any people other than absolutely necessary to conduct your business.  You are responsible for the actions of your personnel at Perryopolis Auto Auction.

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ATTENTION ALL DEALERS

All cars registered are subject to inspection by the State Police, F.B.I. or the National Auto Theft Bureau.  Do not register any cars without a serial plate.  Auction accepts no responsibility for vehicles, including lost or stolen items, left on the premises unless prior storage arrangements have been made.

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