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Buyer Information

ADESA Richmond Public Auction deals only with previously-owned vehicles.

Don't ever bid on a vehicle you haven't taken the time to inspect prior to the auction. This is for your own protection.

Ask one of our representatives if you have any questions in regards to the auction process, before you bid on a vehicle.

Read about the auction lights. These lights provide you with valuable information about the vehicle you see at the auction block.

Remember: All vehicles sold under four thousand dollars ($4000) and/or with two hundred thousand kilometers (200,000 km) or more are sold AS IS.

All buyers are required to pay a buyers fee, a lien documentation fee and applicable taxes. The buyer is also responsible for transferring the vehicle into their own name at their own cost before the vehicle can leave the auction property.

A four hundred dollar non-refundable deposit is required at the point of sale. Payment for the deposit can be in the form of Cash, Debit Card, Visa or Mastercard. Once the deposit is made, the buyer has until 5:00pm the next business day to pay the balance in full. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept credit cards for the final payment. The final payment can be paid in the form of Cash, Debit Card, Certified Cheque, or Bank Draft.

Watch for the Lights!

The lights above the Auction Block are VERY IMPORTANT – Be sure you know what they mean.

Yellow Light - Seller's Announcements

May include, but not limited to:

• The vehicle has been in an accident resulting in over $2000 of repaired damage.
• The vehicle has a salvage status
• The vehicle has been written off and then repaired, then inspected by an ICBC authorized inspection facility.  The vehicle now has of ICBC Rebuilt.
• The mileage on the odometer is not correct.
• The odometer is not working
• The odometer has been replaced or is broken
• The vehicle is branded as but not limited to:>
  • Provincial inspection required
  • Irreparable
  • Insurance Write-Off, Total Loss
  • Parts Only
  • Reconstructed

Green Light - Arbitration Allowed

This vehicle is eligible for a BUYER PROTECTION PLAN which covers an inspection on the engine, transmission, and power train.

Additional Warranty Programs can be purchased to extend the coverage past the purchase date – Ask about our Warranty Program and Buyer Protection Plan now!

Please note, if this light is not on then the vehicle is to be sold AS IS.

Blue Light - Out of Province

This vehicle originates from outside of BC, either another province or Country.
Delayed registration, which means the dealer seller has two business days to provide a registration on a sold unit.

White Light – Aircare

The vehicle requires Aircare.  Aircare is a vehicle emissions inspection that is only required in the lower mainland area.  Ask your insurance broker if this requirement affects you.

Buyers who want to dispute particular representations or undeclared problems about a vehicle must report them, in written form, by 5pm the following business day of purchase date. Please read Arbitration Rules and Policies for further information.

Bidders must be at least 18 years of age.