Selling a car for auction

Sue Doe-Nym · 11-18-2018, 09:56 AM

Don't forget that as long as the title remains in your name you may still be liable for any accidents/problems that occur. You may want to check with your insurance company.

Top-Water · 11-18-2018, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Sue Doe-Nym

Don't forget that as long as the title remains in your name you may still be liable for any accidents/problems that occur. You may want to check with your insurance company.

Good Advice.

More Good Advice.

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Originally Posted by 8gv

If you sell it to a private individual, why do you care about what happens next?

Get a signed bill of sale and your plates back before the car leaves your possession.

Possible other helpful information, don't sell it and then let someone drive on your plates.
https://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/...es.htm#private

Igione · 11-18-2018, 08:20 PM

We don't care what happens to a car after we sell it. The point is that we have sold about 7 cars in our lifetimes and find that selling to an auction dealer gets us the highest amount for a car and is the most non-hassle AND quickest. Why? Because auction dealers are ALWAYS looking for used cars to take to auctions whereas a regular person will look for a used car MAYBE once every 5 years or more.
When the auction dealer buys your car they come to your house, bring the paperwork, give you a bank check, you sign over the title, you take off the plates, they load it on a flat bed and it is over in about 15 mins.
And that is why I am looking for a auction dealer.

TheTimeTraveler · 11-18-2018, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Igione

We don't care what happens to a car after we sell it. The point is that we have sold about 7 cars in our lifetimes and find that selling to an auction dealer gets us the highest amount for a car and is the most non-hassle AND quickest. Why? Because auction dealers are ALWAYS looking for used cars to take to auctions whereas a regular person will look for a used car MAYBE once every 5 years or more.
When the auction dealer buys your car they come to your house, bring the paperwork, give you a bank check, you sign over the title, you take off the plates, they load it on a flat bed and it is over in about 15 mins.
And that is why I am looking for a auction dealer.

Put it on eBay for a five day auction and be done with it.

upthesaukee · 11-19-2018, 12:40 AM

Google gives this info right up front

Auto Auction Dealers and there were three listed in NH.

Dave

BroadHopper · 11-19-2018, 06:55 AM

Usually when I sell a car, I look at all avenues, auction houses, new car dealers, used cars, craigslist, ebay etc. They all have their pros and cons.

I buy/sell European cars. I find the best deals at Skip King in Gilford. Almost always gives me the best price I can find on the cars I sell. The cars I buy may not be the cheapest, but they are normally in pristine shape! And he backs his sales! He buys and sells to auction houses throughout the US, saving lots of time looking for a vehicle or selling for that matter.
https://www.karkraft1.com/

There is an auction house in Hooksett that buys and sells cars, but like other auction items, let the buyer beware! https://www.capitalautoauction.com/l...manchester-nh/

Biggd · 11-19-2018, 07:28 AM

Auction houses usually sell cars at wholesale prices so if you sell to a private party or a dealer that is going to take it to the auction and sell it for a profit then he's going to have to buy it below wholesale value. So I wouldn't say you're getting the best price for your car but it is a much cleaner and easier sale.

MAXUM · 11-19-2018, 01:55 PM

https://www.capitalautoauction.com/l...manchester-nh/

You can check out their "run list" to see what they typically sell most of it is high mileage and well used. Not a place to mix in something that is anything but. Most of their inventory is donated for charity.

WeirsBeachBoater · 11-19-2018, 03:56 PM

Call Denis, at Finn's Garage in Meredith. He will be able to help you, he specializes in selling cars nationwide. 603-520-0218

Paugus Bay Resident · 11-19-2018, 05:20 PM

You can also try Kelly Blue Book. They have a service where you enter your car details and they make a cash offer. Then you'll get some local dealers who participate. I'm in the process of doing one, and it's been pretty painless.

kbb.com and click on My car's value and then Get Trade in Value & Offer. I had the offer and multiple dealers within 30 minutes. Offers we fair as well.

CarMax may also buy as well.

11-19-2018, 12:40 AM	#5
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,600 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,462 Thanked 1,983 Times in 1,083 Posts	Google Google gives this info right up front Auto Auction Dealers and there were three listed in NH. Dave __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

11-19-2018, 06:55 AM	#6
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,577 Thanks: 3,220 Thanked 1,103 Times in 794 Posts	Independent used car dealers. Usually when I sell a car, I look at all avenues, auction houses, new car dealers, used cars, craigslist, ebay etc. They all have their pros and cons. I buy/sell European cars. I find the best deals at Skip King in Gilford. Almost always gives me the best price I can find on the cars I sell. The cars I buy may not be the cheapest, but they are normally in pristine shape! And he backs his sales! He buys and sells to auction houses throughout the US, saving lots of time looking for a vehicle or selling for that matter. https://www.karkraft1.com/ There is an auction house in Hooksett that buys and sells cars, but like other auction items, let the buyer beware! https://www.capitalautoauction.com/l...manchester-nh/ __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

11-19-2018, 03:56 PM	#9
WeirsBeachBoater Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 709 Blog Entries: 9 Thanks: 39 Thanked 148 Times in 65 Posts	I know a guy Call Denis, at Finn's Garage in Meredith. He will be able to help you, he specializes in selling cars nationwide. 603-520-0218

11-18-2018, 09:56 AM	#1
Sue Doe-Nym Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,427 Thanks: 745 Thanked 791 Times in 414 Posts	Don't forget that as long as the title remains in your name you may still be liable for any accidents/problems that occur. You may want to check with your insurance company.

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11-18-2018, 08:20 PM	#3
Igione Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 6 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	We don't care what happens to a car after we sell it. The point is that we have sold about 7 cars in our lifetimes and find that selling to an auction dealer gets us the highest amount for a car and is the most non-hassle AND quickest. Why? Because auction dealers are ALWAYS looking for used cars to take to auctions whereas a regular person will look for a used car MAYBE once every 5 years or more. When the auction dealer buys your car they come to your house, bring the paperwork, give you a bank check, you sign over the title, you take off the plates, they load it on a flat bed and it is over in about 15 mins. And that is why I am looking for a auction dealer.

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11-19-2018, 07:28 AM	#7
Biggd Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Waltham Ma./Meredith NH Posts: 4,148 Thanks: 2,237 Thanked 1,195 Times in 761 Posts	Auction houses usually sell cars at wholesale prices so if you sell to a private party or a dealer that is going to take it to the auction and sell it for a profit then he's going to have to buy it below wholesale value. So I wouldn't say you're getting the best price for your car but it is a much cleaner and easier sale.

11-19-2018, 01:55 PM	#8
MAXUM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kuna ID Posts: 2,755 Thanks: 246 Thanked 1,942 Times in 802 Posts	https://www.capitalautoauction.com/l...manchester-nh/ You can check out their "run list" to see what they typically sell most of it is high mileage and well used. Not a place to mix in something that is anything but. Most of their inventory is donated for charity.

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11-19-2018, 05:20 PM	#10
Paugus Bay Resident Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Gilmanton, NH Posts: 754 Thanks: 136 Thanked 93 Times in 51 Posts	You can also try Kelly Blue Book. They have a service where you enter your car details and they make a cash offer. Then you'll get some local dealers who participate. I'm in the process of doing one, and it's been pretty painless. kbb.com and click on My car's value and then Get Trade in Value & Offer. I had the offer and multiple dealers within 30 minutes. Offers we fair as well. CarMax may also buy as well.