Auction Rules

  1. All Dealers must be licensed in their state and registered at this auction before doing business.

  2.   All cars bought and sold on the auction premises must be paid for through the auction office.

  3. It is the Seller’s obligation to correct any errors made by the auction as to announced “Conditions”. It is the Buyer’s obligation to watch the lights and listen to announced “Conditions”.

  4. Cars selling for $2000.00 or less become “AS IS” and are not subject to arbitration for any reason other than frame damage, odometer discrepancy or salvage/rebuilt titles unless otherwise announced.

  5. No vehicle will be offered for sale without a valid Vehicle Identification Number plate.

  6. The Buyer is responsible for verifying the serial number, model year and odometer reading and that the odometer is working before leaving the sale.

  7. The Auction does not guarantee the year of any house trailers, recreational vehicles, antiques, motorcycles, boats and boat motors, or reconstructed vehicles.

  8. Motor homes must be sold announcing the model year of the chassis and the model year of the body.

  9. Damaged and repaired frames must be announced under the Red Light. Frame damage or frame repair should be reported to the auction within seven (7) days from the date of the sale.

  10. All OUTSIDE SALES are between the Buyer and the Seller. All are “AS IS” and cannot be arbitrated for any reason.

  11. Any purchase other than “Under the Hammer” is considered an Outside Sales transaction.

  12. All vehicles must have a Paid Gate Pass before leaving the premises.

  13. The auction is NOT LIABLE for any state tax or ad valorem tax.

  14. Any vehicles that are grey market, kit cars and any reproduction vehicles must have a valid Georgia registration. All of these types of vehicles will be sold “AS IS” and are not subject to arbitration.

  15. Any vehicle sold through The New Calhoun Auto Auction must have a title and tag receipt. The tag receipt must match the decal on the car.

  16. Any vehicle sold with Salvage History or a Salvage Title must be repurchased by the Seller if not disclosed up front. Any legal situation that may occur on Salvage Vehicles or titles is strictly between the Buyer and the Seller. The New Calhoun Auto Auction is not responsible.

  17.  YOU MUST REGISTER BEFORE THE AUCTION AND HAVE YOUR BIDDER NUMBER VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES.

  18. Do not tamper with the accessories or attachments on the vehicle such as the radio, windows, sunroofs, tops, etc. Do not remove the keys for any reason.

  19. Payments are accepted in CASH OR CREDIT CARD. If you choose to pay by credit card, a 3.5% Buyer’s premium surcharge will be added to the transaction. A check will be accepted only with a completed and approved check authorization letter from your bank. The authorization letter must be on the bank’s letterhead and dated for the day of the sale.

  20. ALL PURCHASES MUST BE PAID IN FULL BEFORE YOU LEAVE THE PREMISES.

  21. If you purchase a vehicle on an 'IF' sale that sale is binding until 5:00 pm the following day