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Common questions about SVA
Who is allowed to register to bid on SALVAGE VEHICLE AUCTIONS?
Only registered motor vehicle traders are allowed to register with SVA. You require a valid RMVT number as part of your registration and this is verified on the Motor Vehicle Traders Register.
Are bidders able to physically inspect the vehicles listed before placing a bid?
Yes, buyers need to perform their own due diligence.
Why do vehicles that have received bids in previous auctions sometimes reappear?
Sellers have the ability to list a vehicle and set a reserve price on it, this means the vehicle may get bids but if it does not meet reserve it is not sold.
How do bidders know if a vehicle has a reserve price set on it?
Once a bid is placed on a vehicle a notification will appear at the top of your screen stating that you are leading the bid and whether or not reserve has been met. The reserve price wording is in red if the reserve is not met.
What happens when I win a vehicle on SVA?
Once the auction closes and you have been successful in purchasing a vehicle each party receives an email winner confirmation. In this email you will have the vehicle you purchased, the price it closed at, and the sellers contact details. The seller also receives the same email with the buyers details.You will be sent an invoice including sale and buyers premium to be paid before collection of vehicle. Vehicle is to be collected within 2 business days before storage is applied.
What happens if I bid on a vehicle I didn't want to bid on?
All bids are binding and every listing requires two clicks. One to accept the terms and conditions and another to reconfirm your agreement to the terms and conditions. You should always make sure you know what you’re biding on before placing your bid. We have ZERO TOLERANCE for ghost bidders and will be removed and blacklisted.
How many auctions are there each week?
we host 3 auctions every week;
Tuesday at 8am and closes on Wednesday at 4pm.
Thursday at 8am and closes on Friday at 4pm.
Saturday at 8am and closes on Monday at 4pm.
Who is responsible if the vehicles RUC’s are behind?
Seller is responsible for overdue RUC. Some vehicles will be sold deregistered.
Where are you located?
We have two secure storage facility’s one in Henderson and one in Takanini.
Can Public Sell their car through SVA?
Yes we offer this service in house, We will collect the vehicle list and store it in our secure yard and take care of all the paperwork and payment.