Autoaukcionas atvejų analizės ir rezultatai

1. Consultation and discussion of requirements

You contact us and we discuss your budget, desired model, configuration, condition, and other important criteria.

2. Vehicle search

Based on your agreed requirements, we select suitable options from US auctions or you send them to us yourself, and we provide you with offers with preliminary price calculations for how much you can try to buy.

3. Condition and history assessment

We check the vehicle's history reports, damage, possible repair costs, and provide insights on cost-effectiveness.

4. Participation in the auction and purchase

After agreeing on the maximum budget, we participate in the auction and purchase the vehicle on your behalf.

5. Transportation within the US

We organize the transportation of the car from the auction site to the export port.

6. Sea transport to Europe

The vehicle is safely loaded and transported by sea to the selected European port.

7. Customs and import duties

We take care of all import documents, calculate and administer customs duties and VAT.

8. Delivery in Lithuania

After customs formalities, the car is transported to Lithuania or another agreed location.

9. Repair and preparation (if necessary)

We advise on repairs and parts supply and can arrange maintenance work.

10. Registration and operation

We prepare the documents required for registration so that the car can be quickly registered and ready for use.

How to buy a car from America

Auction deposit and payment after purchase

In order to participate in the auction and purchase a vehicle, a 10% deposit of the planned purchase price is required. The deposit is mandatory, as only after it has been paid can we participate in the auction on your behalf.

If we do not win the auction and the customer decides not to try to purchase the vehicle, the deposit paid will be refunded in full. If we win the auction, the deposit will be deducted from the final price of the car.

After winning the auction, the remaining amount for the vehicle must be paid within 3 calendar days. If payment is not made within the specified period, additional fees will be charged for each day of delay for storing the vehicle in the parking lot.

• IAAI auction – 2% of the winning price per day.

• Copart auction – $50 fee per day.

If full payment is not received within 6 calendar days of winning the auction, the deposit is forfeited and the vehicle is returned to the auction lot.

These rules apply to all auction purchases and ensure a smooth and responsible payment process.

Answers to key questions

How long does transportation take from the date of purchase?

The process from vehicle purchase to container loading takes approximately two weeks on average. This period may vary depending on the size and type of vehicle and the traffic flow at the terminal at the time.

Sea transport itself usually takes between 14 and 50 days, depending on the port of departure, the logistics route, and the shipping schedule. It is important to note that all deadlines are approximate and may change due to weather conditions, port congestion, or other logistics factors.

Is it possible to find out the location of the vehicle?

Once you have won the auction and made all payments, you will be able to track the location of the vehicle throughout the entire logistics process. Additional photos are provided to the customer when the car arrives at the loading yard.

The tracking number is provided later, when the vehicle is assigned to a specific container and prepared for sea transport.

Once the vehicle arrives in Lithuania, the unloading, customs formalities, and document processing procedures usually take about another week.

Explanations

Documents

Clear/Clean Title – documents are in order and valid. The vehicle is suitable for repair and registration.

Salvage Title – damaged vehicle documents. The car can be repaired and registered.

Junk Title – vehicle deemed unfit for use. Repair and registration not possible.

No Title / Parts Only – no documents available or vehicle intended for parts only. Restoration and registration not possible.

Non-Repairable – vehicle deemed irreparable, cannot be registered.

Scrap Certificate of Title – classified as scrap metal, restoration is not possible.

Bill of Sale – only the purchase and sale document is available, registration is not possible.

Certificate of Destruction – the vehicle is not registered.

Wait Certificate – documents have not yet been issued, they are pending.

Damage

All Over – vehicle damaged in several places (more than two areas).

Biohazardous / Chemical – damage due to chemicals, biological contamination, or blood.

Burn Engine – engine compartment damaged by fire.

Burn Interior – the interior of the car has been damaged by fire.

Burn – the car has been severely burned.

Front End – impact or deformation of the front end.

Hail – damage to the bodywork from hailstones.

Mechanical – mechanical faults: engine, gearbox, electrical or chassis.

No Visible Damage – no visible damage (may have technical faults or minor defects).

Reject Repair – the car was repaired after an accident but rejected by the owner.

Rollover – the vehicle was overturned.

Rear End – rear impact.

Side – damage to the side of the body.

Stripped – dismantled, parts stolen or damaged by chemicals.

Top / Roof – roof deformation or damage.

Unknown – type of damage not specified or unclear.

Undercarriage – impact to the bottom, possible damage to the chassis or frame.

Vandalism – consequences of vandalism.

Water / Flood – car damaged by water or flooding.

Mileage

Actual – actual, confirmed mileage.

Not Actual – actual mileage unknown (speedometer may be damaged or replaced).

Exceeds Mechanical Limits – mileage exceeds the technical limits of the meter (most common in older cars).

Exempt – mileage is not recorded (applies to old cars, trucks, buses, water transport).