PURCHASING PROCESS

Once you have decided what you want, AVET Exoto Inc. will advise you of upcoming auctions likely to offer vehicles you want. We will send you a contract spelling out our mutual obligations. You send us a bid deposit ranging from ten to twenty percent of the anticipated bid, depending upon vehicle. The day before the sale our appraiser will call you to reconfirm your order. Once we are at the sale, our appraiser will inspect the cars; discuss choices and probable prices with you. We will bid according to our discussion. Following a successful bid we recheck services and title histories to avoid problems. Once we have bought you a car it will be trucked to our facility for inspection and service. You can decide what service to have done based upon our inspection report. The car will be made ready for delivery to you.

HOW SOON THE VEHICLE CAN BE READY FOR THE DELIVERY?

Once we buy the car we immediately arrange to have it shipped to our warehouse. Delivery time will depend on distance, season, and the trucker's commitments. Most cars are delivered to our warehouse within 7 days. At that point several more days are then required for inspection and service. If warranty or paint repairs are required there may be further scheduling delays. Cars are usually, but not always, ready for delivery within two weeks of purchase. Many vehicles are ready sooner.

CAN YOU FIND A SPECIFIC CAR?

If we accept an order we will do our best to fill it. Certain cars are very difficult to find, and several months may be required to locate a vehicle. Examples of difficult-to-find cars are late model Rolls Royce or Ferrari products. When accepting an order, we impose limits on age, mileage, and condition. We will not accept orders for cars we believe will be substandard. We would rather buy nothing than buy a car that will give you nothing but trouble.

DO YOU REQUIRE DEPOSITS?

You must deliver a deposit for the purchase. The balance of the vehicle's price must be paid 2 days after you submit your request for purchasing a vehicle. In case of purchasing from the auctions we expect the full amount delivered prior to our bidding for you.

ARE YOU CHECKING CAR'S HISTORY?

AVET Exoto Inc. is committed to delivering top quality cars and standing behind them 100%. Auction policies vary from location to location, but all auctions we attend offer a buyer these important protections:

  • The auction guarantees a clear title to the car. They do not pay the seller until a clear title has been delivered to them
  • The auction guarantees the odometer accuracy. Unless the car is represented as "true mileage unknown" the auction stands behind the odometer. If, at any time, it is proven that the mileage on the vehicle at the time we purchased it was misrepresented, the auction will buy the car back
  • The auction will also buy the car back if undisclosed title brands are discovered. These include recovered theft, salvage, reconstructed, taxi, police car, lemon, flood, and other defect brands
  • For cars represented as good - or "green light", the auction has an arbitration system which allows us to adjust the purchase price of the car or reject it entirely if it is found to have undisclosed frame damage, or undisclosed major mechanical problems upon inspection within 3 hours of purchase

DO YOU SERVICE THE CARS?

We recommend you to order basic service from us for the small service fee. This fee covers the following:

  • Change oil and filter, set all fluids, make sure antifreeze is good to -30°
  • Make sure all exterior lights, wipers, and horn are working properly
  • Clean, polish and wax the exterior
  • Clean and detail the interior, engine compartment and trunk

CAN YOU PROVIDE MORE DETAILED CHECK-UP FOR THE CAR?

Yes. We can generate a list and cost estimate for any other work needed. Most cars we buy are covered by manufacturer new car warranty. On such cars you will generally not have to pay to repair defective components. You may also choose to pay for optional services, such as scheduled maintenance or installation of accessories.

  • We check to see if all scheduled service is up to date, and if not, what needs to be done. This includes fluids, tune-ups, timing belts, fan belts, hoses, and all other items serviced as part of the manufacturer's recommended maintenance schedule. Engine oil and filter are changed as part of this service. In addition, any low fluids are topped off and antifreeze is set to -30° as part of this service
  • Brakes, steering, suspension, and all under car components are checked for wear and proper operation
  • The undercarriage is checked for excessive leaks and other damage
  • Wheels and tires are checked, and alignment or wheel balance is checked if indicated
  • All safety equipment is checked for proper operation (lights, wipers, horn, etc.)
  • All accessories are checked for proper operation (radio, cruise control, power windows, etc.)
  • All body panels and the vehicle's unibody structure or frame are checked for concealed damage.
  • Any cosmetic damage both inside and outside is noted
  • The vehicle is checked for accessory items — extra keys, remotes (if supplied), manuals, spare tire, jack, tools, etc. Missing items are noted
  • The vehicle is road tested for to identify any other problems

After your vehicle has been verified, we are preparing it for the transportation, pack it, load it into the container, and ship to your house anywhere in the world.