How To Buy and Import USA Auto Salvage
The sheer volume of cars owned by the residents of the USA, together with the almost essential ownership requirements of a vehicle to have form of transport, suggests that when looking to buy auto salvage the USA may have it all.
So before you jump on a flight to State near you, expecting to simply part with some cash and buy your first USA auto salvage project think again. There are certain regulations required before you get access to bidding within these salvage auctions.
Unlike the UK the USA allows certain cars to be sold for export only. This means the insurance companies have deemed the car un-repairable to be safe on USA roads, but we all know this is just a case of money and because cars are so much cheaper in the USA, bargains can be had when comparing prices of salvage to other countries. This means you have pretty much excluded much of American bidders looking to speculate.
Before you think about buying USA auto salvage you need to do some preparation to know what you will be able to buy and what not as a non resident with no licences. Often you will also have to pay a deposit before you will be allowed to bid on anything and of course you must have registered with the auction companies. You may only be able to bid online, which also adds an extra charge.
A UK based website called SalvageSpareFinder is also something to consider. By joining the online system, you will direct access to the software that allows you to bid in real time with large Salvage Auctions across the USA. You still need to pay your deposit and there are also commission payments due, based on the amount you end up spending.
OK once the car is bought the export process begins. First you need to get the vehicle from the auction yard to a dockside big enough for international tanker ships. This is normally very easy, as these Action houses tend to have companies they work with. Then you will need to employ an export shipping agent, who will put your vehicle in a container and ship it to your local dock in your country.
Finally you should be considering taxes, such as “import tax” and “purchase tax” that is often on the total cost of purchase, including delivery not just on the car. How country import laws will handle a vehicle that has been deemed as Salvage in the USA, will be unique to their own borders.
Another item written by Scrap Car aboute auto salvage in America. A service also being offered is money for old vehicles throughout the UK.
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Mark Flanighan on April 22nd 2011 in Car Insurance