FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION
🔹 GENERAL
Q: What is AVAS BID?
AVAS BID is an independent vehicle acquisition and auction bid representation service operated by AFRICALI LLC. We assist buyers with vehicle sourcing, bidding, and purchase coordination. We are not a licensed dealer or auction.
Is AVAS BID a car dealer?
No. AVAS BID is not a licensed vehicle dealer, broker, or auction house. Vehicles are purchased directly by the client from third-party auctions.
🔹 FEES & PAYMENTS
Q: How much does AVAS BID charger?
AVAS BID charges a flat $300 non-refundable service fee per vehicle. This fee covers sourcing assistance, bid representation, and coordination support.
Q: What does the $300 fee include?
The fee includes auction sourcing assistance, bidding on your behalf, and post-win guidance. It does not include the vehicle price, auction fees, shipping, storage, or taxes.
Q: How do I pay for a vehicle?
Vehicle payments are made directly to the auction or seller, following their payment rules and deadlines. AVAS BID does not accept vehicle purchase funds
Q: Does the $300 fee guarantee I’ll win a vehicle?
No. The service fee covers professional assistance but does not guarantee a successful bid or vehicle purchase.
🔹 SECURITY DEPOSITS
Q: What is a security deposit?
Some auctions require a refundable security deposit before bidding. This deposit is held by the auction, not AVAS BID.
Q: Can I get my deposit back?
Deposits are refundable only according to the auction’s policies. Deposits may be forfeited if you fail to complete a purchase after winning a bid.
🔹Government-Issued ID
Why might AVAS BID request a government-issued ID?
Certain auction platforms may require identification to verify the person for whom a vehicle is being acquired or to satisfy their account, bidding, compliance, or identity-verification requirements.
When required, AVAS BID may request a valid government-issued identification document from the client.
Can AVAS BID use my ID to bid on my behalf?
When required by the applicable auction platform and authorized by the client, AVAS BID may submit required identification information or documentation for the purpose of facilitating the client’s vehicle acquisition.
Clients authorize AVAS BID to use submitted information only for legitimate transaction, verification, compliance, and vehicle-acquisition purposes.
🔹 VEHICLE CONDITION
Q: Are vehicles inspected by AVAS BID?
No. AVAS BID does not inspect vehicles or verify condition. All vehicles are sold AS-IS, WHERE-IS based on information provided by the auction.
Q: Can you guarantee vehicle condition or title type?
No. AVAS BID does not guarantee vehicle condition, title type, or registrability. Title processing is governed by the auction and state DMV rules.
Q: Can AVAS BID provide temporary tags?
AVAS BID does not issue temporary tags, as we are not a licensed motor vehicle dealership.
However, we guide clients on how to obtain temporary registration or transit permits legally through their local DMV, a licensed dealer, or an approved title/transport service after a successful auction purchase.
Requirements vary by state.
🔹 PICKUP & SHIPPING
Q: Do you offer shipping services?
No. Buyers are responsible for arranging pickup or shipping directly with third-party transporters.
Q: What happens if I don't pick up my vehicle on time?
Auctions may charge storage or abandonment fees. AVAS BID is not responsible for these fees.
🔹Bidding, Security Deposits & Client Authorization
Does AVAS BID require a security deposit before placing a bid?
A third-party auction platform may require a refundable security deposit before a vehicle can be bid on. The required deposit is determined by that platform’s bidding-limit requirements.
AVAS BID does not determine the third-party auction platform’s security-deposit requirements.
What is a bidding limit?
A bidding limit is the maximum amount the authorized bidder may bid through the applicable auction platform.
Your AVAS BID authorized maximum bid is established separately based on the amount you authorize us to bid on your behalf.
The maximum auction bid is not the same as the vehicle’s final total cost.
What is the minimum security deposit?
Based on the applicable auction platform’s current policy, the security deposit is generally:
$600 minimum or 10% of the intended maximum bid, whichever is greater.