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Written by
Stacy Denver,
Michelle Gomez,
Gloria Hill
and 1 other
Registration & Memberships
Do I need a dealer's license to join?
Written by
Stacy Denver
Updated over a week ago
How much does it cost to join?
Written by
Stacy Denver
Updated over a week ago
How soon after registering will I be able to start bidding?
Written by
Stacy Denver
Updated over a week ago
Which membership type is right for me—Standard, Premium or Pro?
Written by
Stacy Denver
Updated over a week ago
Buying Power & Security Deposits
What is buying power?
Written by
Stacy Denver
Updated over a week ago
How do I increase my buying power?
Written by
Stacy Denver
Updated over a week ago
Why do I need to place a security deposit?
Written by
Stacy Denver
Updated over a week ago
How much of a security deposit do I need?
Written by
Stacy Denver
Updated over a week ago
If I don't win a vehicle, do I have to pay anything?
Written by
Stacy Denver
Updated over a week ago
What happens with my deposit if I don’t win the vehicle I am bidding on?
Written by
Stacy Denver
Updated over a week ago
Can I use my security deposit to pay for my vehicle?
Written by
Stacy Denver
Updated over a week ago
Is my security deposit refundable?
Written by
Stacy Denver
Updated over a week ago
How do I request a refund of my security deposit?
Written by
Stacy Denver
Updated over a week ago
How long does it take to receive my security deposit refund?
Written by
Stacy Denver
Updated over a week ago
How Auctions Work
Do you have auctions in person?
Written by
Stacy Denver
Updated over a week ago
Can I buy a vehicle without participating in the auction?
Written by
Stacy Denver
Updated over a week ago
How do I buy a “Buy It Now” vehicle?
Written by
Stacy Denver
Updated over a week ago
What is preliminary bidding?
Written by
Stacy Denver
Updated over a week ago
How do I place a preliminary bid?
Written by
Stacy Denver
Updated over a week ago
Can I cancel or lower my bid?
Written by
Stacy Denver
Updated over a week ago
What is live bidding?
Written by
Stacy Denver
Updated over a week ago
When will the vehicle go to live auction?
Written by
Stacy Denver
Updated over a week ago
Why is there no “Sale Date” indicated on some of the vehicle listing pages?
Written by
Stacy Denver
Updated over a week ago
What does “Future Sale” mean?
Written by
Stacy Denver
Updated over a week ago
How do I find a vehicle on live auction?
Written by
Stacy Denver
Updated over a week ago
How do I place a live bid?
Written by
Stacy Denver
Updated over a week ago
Can I pre-bid and participate in the live auction at the same time?
Written by
Stacy Denver
Updated over a week ago
What does “Sale Status” mean—Pure Sale, On Approval, Minimum Bid?
Written by
Stacy Denver
Updated over a week ago
What happens if I am the highest bidder on a vehicle that has a “Minimum Bid” or “On Approval” sale status?
Written by
Stacy Denver
Updated over a week ago
Can I find out the seller's “Minimum Bid”?
Written by
Stacy Denver
Updated over a week ago
How do I accept, keep the current bid, or counterbid the seller's reserve?
Written by
Stacy Denver
Updated over a week ago
How long does it take for the seller to accept my bid on a vehicle with a sale status of “On Approval” or “Minimum Bid."
Written by
Stacy Denver
Updated over a week ago
How will I know if I won the vehicle?
Written by
Stacy Denver
Updated over a week ago
What are Night Cap Sales (NCS)?
Written by
Stacy Denver
Updated over a week ago
Can I bid on all vehicles?
Written by
Stacy Denver
Updated over a week ago
Can I find out the price the car was sold for?
Written by
Stacy Denver
Updated over a week ago
Vehicle Information & Vehicle Previews
How often are new vehicle arrivals added to A Better Bid?
Written by
Gloria Hill
Updated over a week ago
Does A Better Bid have clean title vehicles?
Written by
Stacy Denver
Updated over a week ago
Can I get additional information about a vehicle?
Written by
Stacy Denver
Updated over a week ago
Are the loose car parts shown in the photos included in the sale?
Written by
Stacy Denver
Updated over a week ago
What do the odometer codes mean?
Written by
Stacy Denver
Updated over a week ago
What does it mean when the odometer is “Not Actual” or “Exempt”?
Written by
Stacy Denver
Updated over a week ago
Where do I find the auction location?
Written by
Stacy Denver
Updated over a week ago
How can I preview a vehicle in person before the live auction?
Written by
Stacy Denver
Updated over a week ago
Can I bring a guest to preview the vehicle?
Written by
Stacy Denver
Updated over a week ago
What is the lot number?
Written by
Stacy Denver
Updated over a week ago
Paying for Vehicles, Additional Fees, and Taxes
How do I pay for a won vehicle?
Written by
Stacy Denver
Updated over a week ago
Do you accept credit cards as a payment method for vehicles?
Written by
Stacy Denver
Updated over a week ago
What currencies do you accept?
Written by
Stacy Denver
Updated over a week ago
When is my payment due for the vehicle that I won?
Written by
Stacy Denver
Updated over a week ago
What happens if I pay late for the vehicle that I won?
Written by
Stacy Denver
Updated over a week ago
What happens if I do not pay for the vehicle that I won?
Written by
Stacy Denver
Updated over a week ago
I bought a vehicle at A Better Bid, but I changed my mind. Can I sell it through A Better Bid?
Written by
Stacy Denver
Updated over a week ago
How long does it take for A Better Bid to receive the bank wire transfer?
Written by
Stacy Denver
Updated over a week ago
How can I check the status of my payment?
Written by
Stacy Denver
Updated over a week ago
Why does my invoice still have an outstanding balance after I wired the full payment for the vehicle?
Written by
Stacy Denver
Updated over a week ago
How much are the storage fees?
Written by
Stacy Denver
Updated over a week ago
Why am I being charged a storage fee?
Written by
Stacy Denver
Updated over a week ago
What fees are added to the winning bid or the “Buy It Now” price?
Written by
Stacy Denver
Updated over a week ago
Is sales tax added to the vehicle price?
Written by
Stacy Denver
Updated over a week ago
I’m a California resident. What is the sales tax?
Written by
Stacy Denver
Updated over a week ago
I’m a Florida resident. What is the sales tax?
Written by
Stacy Denver
Updated over a week ago
I’m a California resident. Are there any back fees?
Written by
Stacy Denver
Updated over a week ago
Documents
What ownership documents will I receive?
Written by
Stacy Denver
Updated over a week ago
When will I receive my ownership documents?
Written by
Stacy Denver
Updated over a week ago
I’m a California resident, how do I revive the Acquisition Bill of Sale (REG 262) into a salvage title?
Written by
Ingrid Rodriguez
Updated over a week ago
What is an Acquisition Bill of Sale (REG 262)?
Written by
Stacy Denver
Updated over a week ago
I’m a California resident buying a vehicle for export. What do I need to know about ownership documents?
Written by
Stacy Denver
Updated over a week ago
Shipping
May I pick up the vehicle by myself and drive it home?
Written by
Michelle Gomez
Updated over a week ago
Can A Better Bid ship my vehicle?
Written by
Michelle Gomez
Updated over a week ago
How much does it cost to ship my vehicle?
Written by
Michelle Gomez
Updated over a week ago
Do you ship inoperable vehicles?
Written by
Michelle Gomez
Updated over a week ago
How much time do I have to schedule a vehicle pickup after I’ve won?
Written by
Michelle Gomez
Updated over a week ago
When will you pick up my vehicle?
Written by
Michelle Gomez
Updated over a week ago
How can I track the shipping status of my vehicle?
Written by
Michelle Gomez
Updated over a week ago
What happens if no one is there to accept the vehicle?
Written by
Michelle Gomez
Updated over a week ago
Can someone accept the delivery of my vehicle on my behalf?
Written by
Michelle Gomez
Updated over a week ago
Do you offer international shipping?
Written by
Michelle Gomez
Updated over a week ago
Can you ship my vehicle to Canada?
Written by
Michelle Gomez
Updated over a week ago
Can you ship my vehicle via RORO (Roll-on/Roll-off)?
Written by
Michelle Gomez
Updated over a week ago