When are the auctions?
-Auctions take place at 666 South Nelson Rd.,
Columbus, OH 43205.
-Auctions are held on the first and third Thursday
of each month. The lot opens at 8:00 am to preview
the vehicles and you can register to bid after 8:30
am. The auction starts at 10:00 am.
-A vehicle listing is posted on the Friday before
each auction at
www.giveauto.com
Will you tell us about the vehicles?
-The vehicles being auctioned are donations made to Goodwill Columbus. We
do not know details concerning the mechanical condition of the vehicles. However,
if the donor tells us something is wrong with a vehicle, we will share that information.
The vehicles we auction are sold in AS IS condition, without
any type of warranty. We do not offer refunds for purchased vehicles.
How are vehicles labeled?
-The vehicles are labeled by the year of the vehicle and the position of the vehicle,
as it will be auctioned.
-The vehicles are marked with an R or a DNR on the
windshield. Vehicles labeled with an R are vehicles that turn
over when we start them. The notation "R" DOES NOT indicate that the
vehicle is free of mechanical problems, only that the engine turns over. Vehicles
labeled with DNR are vehicles that do not turn over.
-The vehicles will either have an M or a DNM under
the R or DNR. The notation "M" DOES NOT
indicate that the vehicle is free of transmission problems. This indicates
whether the vehicle moves forward and back 2 feet in the parking spot.
-During the auction, our staff will start the vehicles that are labeled with an R.
Is there a deposit? How do I get a bid number?
-The day of the auction, anyone who wants to bid on a vehicle must
register in the office. A $100 CASH deposit
must be collected at this time.
-You will be assigned a bid number.
You must be 18 years of age to bid, and provide a
valid Driver's License or State Id card, your phone
number, and your ssn. The
bid number is what you will use to bid on a vehicle. This
is also your receipt for the deposit. If
you purchase a vehicle, the deposit will be applied to the purchase price. If
you do not purchase a vehicle, the deposit will be refunded. In
order to receive a refund, you will need to return your bid number to the office
by 12:30 pm on the day of the auction. If
you do not register and obtain a bid number, you will not be able to bid during the
auction.
Is there a minimum bid per vehicle?
-There is a $50 minimum bid on each vehicle.
What are the rules for paying?
-If you bid on a vehicle and are the
highest bidder, you will need to pay for the following:
a. The
cost of the vehicle
b. $15
processing fee
c. The
tax amount per the county you live in
d. $6.00
title fee
e. $10.50
temp tag fee (optional)
- All vehicles must be paid for within by 12:30
pm on the day of the auction. Payment
will not be accepted after this time. Anyone
who bids on a vehicle and does not pay by 12:30 pm
on the day of the auction will forfeit
their deposit, forfeit the vehicle that they bid on, and will not be permitted to participate in future auctions.
What forms of payment do you accept?
-We accept cash, local check, cashier’s check, debit
or credit card payment for the purchase of a vehicle. Credit
Cards that are acceptable are Master Card and Visa ONLY.
Will I get the title to my car the day of the auction?
-We will process the title to the vehicle
for you. The title will be changed into
your name and mailed to you within 30 days following the auction.
When do the purchased vehicles have to be
removed from the auction?
-We will remain open until 5:00 pm after the auction to allow removal
of purchased vehicles. Vehicles not removed
by Monday at 5:00 pm following an auction will be removed from the lot and impounded.
-Vehicles purchased may not be moved to the adjoining parking lots.
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