Knowledge base

Buying process

• 'How to buy' with CarsFromWest tutorial

Bidding

• Bidding process
• How to place bids in Preliminary Bidding?
• How to place bids in a Live Auction
• Buy it now request
• VIDEO. How to calculate the price for the car?
• What is sale status?

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Registration

• Why do I need to register?
• How can I register?
• Do I need an automotive dealership license to buy/bid?
• What is the fee to become a member of CarsFromWest?
• How do I upload my government issued photo ID?

Deposit and bid power

• VIDEO. Why do I need to add a deposit?
• What is the amount of the deposit required?
• How do I make a deposit?
• How to refund a deposit?
• Can I use my deposit to pay for my vehicle?
• What is a Credit Hold

Paying for vehicle

• How do I pay for the vehicle?
• When do I have to pay for the vehicle?
• What happens if I do not pay for the vehicle I won?
• Do I have to pay anything if I don't win a vehicle?
• Do you have any additional fees?
• VIDEO. What you do after winning the car

Shipping

• How can I calculate US local shipping cost?
• How can I order shipping to my location?
• When will you pick up my vehicle?
• Can I pick up the vehicle myself?

Video guides & helpful acticles

• AutoHacker University. Video guide
• VIDEO. Masterclass 'how to save 50% or more at Copart and IAAI'
• VIDEO. How bidding at salvage auto auctions works (Copart, IAAI)
• VIDEO. How to bid at CarsFromWest.com
• VIDEO. What you do after winning the vehicle
• VIDEO. Clean title cars at salvage auto auctions (Copart, IAAI)

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