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ONLINE FAQ.

Are you hosting auctions?

Yes we are! Once a month (normally the last Saturday before a long weekend) we are hosting a public auction open to in-person bidding. Everyone is welcome to come out and participate. All you need to register is a valid Ontario driver’s license.

We also host public timed auctions. You can participate in our public timed auctions by registering to bid online from the home page of our website or via our mobile app. AutoGavel. You can find it in the Apple app. Store, and the Google Play Store.

Our yard is open for previewing Tuesday to Friday from 8:30 am to 5 pm the week leading up to public auctions.

If you want to receive email notifications for upcoming auctions, click here.

What is the difference between a timed auction and a live auction?

A timed auction is a sale where bidding opens for all items at the same time and remains open for a set period of time, after which the bids are reviewed and items are sold to the highest bidder. To participate, you have to register to bid online to place your bids.

Live auctions are being held in-person, however you can bid online during live auctions. Items in these auctions are run one at a time and sales are facilitated live by an auctioneer.

How do I register?

TO BID IN PERSON - You can register in-person for the live auctions when you come for preview or the day of the auction. All you need is a valid Ontario driver’s license. Registration is free. Admission is free.

TO BID ONLINE – You can register to bid online by going to the home page of our website and clicking on the “Sign up to Bid” button. You can also download the mobile app. AutoGavel, and register via the app. To complete registration, you will be asked to upload a copy of your driver’s license. You will also land on a paywall page. In order to register, you need to leave a $500 security deposit. The $500 security deposit is returned to you 3 business days following the auction.

Can I preview the vehicles in person?

Yes, you can! Our yard is open for previewing Tuesday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 5 PM the week leading up to public live auctions; and Tuesday to Thursday for public timed auctions. We strongly encourage you to come and inspect the vehicles before bidding on them.

What if I don’t have a driver’s license?

We require that you have a valid Ontario driver’s license or a Registered Identification Number (RIN) issued by the Ministry of Transportation Ontario. For more information about acquiring a RIN, please review the requirements here

Can I Register My Company?

If you would like to register under your company or business name, you must provide us with your RIN (registered identification number) and accompanying paperwork that proves to us you are the owner of the company: Articles of Incorporation or Master Business License, and your driver’s license are required.

RIN Numbers (Registered Identification Number) can be found on any ownership in your company’s name.

BUYING FAQ

If I am the winning bidder at the auction, how do I pay?

Payment options: cash, debit, certified cheque, bank draft, VISA, Mastercard, Email money transfer, wire transfer, or direct deposit from any Scotiabank location. Please note that there is a 3.2% + HST service fee to use a credit card for payment.

Following a live auction, our office is open for payments and vehicle collection on the following days:

Saturday (day of auction) 9 am to 5 pm
Monday (following the public auction) 8:30 am to 6 pm
Tuesday (following the public auction) 8:30 am to 6 pm

You have until the Tuesday following the auction at 6 pm to pay for your vehicle in full and remove it from our yard. Late removals will be subject to a storage fee of $75/day.

Following a timed auction, our office is open for payments and vehicle collection on the following days:

Thursday (Final day of auction) 1 pm to 5 pm
Friday (following the public auction) 8:30 am to 5 pm
Monday (following the public auction) 8:30 am to 5 pm
Tuesday (following the public auction) 8:30 am to 5 pm

Do you still offer travel permits for vehicles bought online?

Yes. Service Ontario is here on live auction days until 5 PM. They will be here issuing 10-day temporary trip permits at a cost of $30 cash only. ONLY the Service Ontario Bayfield and Burton locations in Barrie will issue you a trip permit for the vehicle you purchased here so be sure to pick one up as it will save you time.

Articles required to purchase a trip permit are:

Driver’s License
Proof of Insurance
Your bill of sale

What if I can’t be online on auction day?

You can register to bid online and place pre bids or “proxy bids” on items.

To submit pre bids, you simply register to bid online. Once your application is validated, you can select the vehicle you want to add a proxy bid to. Then place your bid.

A proxy bid is where you set the maximum amount you are willing to bid for an item. The system will automatically bid on your behalf, to that amount, but may stop lower if there is no competition.

How do I know when the car I am interested will be up for sale?

In live auctions, on average, we do roughly 30 vehicles an hour per lane. The vehicles run consecutively in each lane in numeric order. This is a good way to know approximately when a vehicle will be up for auction. For example, if you are interested in Lot X 60, the vehicle will be the 60^th item in the X Lane and will be going through around 11am. This is ONLY a general time frame, so be sure you are ready and prepared for when the vehicle goes up for auction so don’t miss your chance!

Where do all your vehicles/items come from?

We have many sources for our inventory. Sources include:

Governments
Local and Regional Municipalities
Various police/fire/medical services
Financial institutions
Repossessed vehicles
Dealerships
Rental car companies
Fleets and Corporations
General public

Are there reserves on your vehicles?

There are no reserves in our live unreserved auctions. Everything will sell to the highest bidder

Our public timed auctions all vehicles have starting prices that are set below the reserves. Each listing has a bid-ometer to help you see how close your bid is to making the reserve price. If your bid does not make the reserve when the auction closes, your offer will be presented to the seller for approval. The seller has the right to accept or refuse the highest bid amount if it does not make the reserve they set. This could lead to a negotiation where North Toronto Auction will facilitate the negotiation between the buyer and seller, and attempt to come to an agreement between both parties.

What fees will I be incurring if I purchase something?

Your fees will depend on what you purchased and it may depend on who the consignor of the vehicle/item is. Vehicles, recreational items, equipment, etc; all have different fee structures so please check accordingly prior to bidding. The fee schedule is on page 2 of our auction guide. Every listing has a fee calculator so you can type in your projected bid amount and see what the final sale price would be after taxes and fees. Look for the $ symbol on the listing.

Are your vehicles sold certified?

All vehicles and items are sold AS-IS, WHERE IS. It is your responsibility to have the vehicle certified by the following Wednesday after the auction. Once Service Ontario begins the process of transferring the ownership into your name and the vehicle has not been certified/e-tested, it will become UNFIT. Your trip permit will no longer be valid for the vehicle and you will be unable to purchase one since the vehicle will now be ineligible since it is unfit.

Am I restricted to the number of vehicles I can buy?

Not necessarily. You may purchase as many as you wish, however, if you purchase more than 2 vehicles in a calendar year, your account will be placed on hold until you complete a Multiple Vehicle Purchase Form. Once we can confirm that you are buying vehicles for personal use, then we will take your account off hold. It is illegal to buy and sell vehicles for profit in Ontario without an OMVIC license.

How do I know if it is a good car or not?

Every vehicle at North Toronto Auction has had a Carfax Vehicle History Report done on it.

Every seller including governments are required to declare any major mechanical defects, the prior use of the vehicle and any defects that may affect the safety, performance or value of the vehicle.

The accident & mechanical history is clearly stated in the Sale Day Catalogue, on the website and announced by the auctioneer.

It is up to you to inspect the vehicle and be aware of any announcements. We are open for previewing Tuesday to Friday before public live and online auctions. We encourage you to come and inspect the vehicles in person.

North Toronto Auction enforces “Full Disclosure” and is compliant and in good standing with OMVIC “Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council”

Can I take my vehicle/item(s) home with me on the day of the auction?

Yes, you can! Once your invoices are paid in full, we will release your vehicle/items. Be sure you have transportation arranged for the vehicle if it needs to be towed.

Service Ontario is here on auction day until 5 PM. They will be here issuing 10-day temporary trip permits at a cost of $30 cash only. ONLY the Service Ontario Bayfield and Burton locations in Barrie can issue you a trip permit for your vehicle purchased here so be sure to pick up your trip permit on auction day as it will save you time. Articles required to purchase a trip permit are:

Driver’s License
Proof of Insurance
Your bill of sale

Select vehicles do not qualify for the trip permit and will have to be towed. They are identified in the announcements as “Unfit ownership - must tow vehicle”.

Be sure to inform your insurance company that you have purchased a vehicle so that it is insured before you drive home.

TAKE the time to go over the car before you drive it.

Check the fluids

Check the Brakes

Check the air in the tires

Check for any dash lights that may be on

Please do not drive the vehicle if you feel it is unsafe for any reason.

Who takes care of the ownerships and when will they be ready?

We take care of the ownership transfer for you. We will transfer them into your name and they will be ready for pick up after 10 AM the Friday of the week following the auction All ownerships that have not been picked up by 5 PM Friday will be automatically mailed out to the address you have registered with Service Ontario. If you would like your ownership held longer, please give us a call prior to 5 PM Friday.

Contract Changes

We highly recommend that you register for the sale under the name that you would like the item registered under. If you would like the item registered in a different name, we do offer contract changed, however we do charge $100 fee. Deadline for contract changes is within 72 hours of the auction.

SELLING FAQ

I want sell something at the auction, what is the process?

If you are selling something with an ownership, it MUST be in your name. The name of the person on the ownership must be present when the item is brought in for consignment. Your ownership, driver’s license, and insurance information will be required for the consignment form at the time of drop off. The deadline to drop off your vehicle or equipment is Thursday 5pm, the week of the auction. The sooner you bring it in the more exposure it will get on our website and during preview days.

What are the Fees to Sell?

The sale price. "13% of the selling price to a maximum of $410 or a minimum of $135".

Can I put a reserve price on my car?

No, you cannot. Any consigned items will be sold unreserved; meaning, it will be sold to the highest bidder on auction day

Do you advertise my vehicle?

Once the vehicle/item has been entered into our system, it will be photographed and uploaded to our website (30,000 unique visitors per month) where it will also be advertised with Kijiji,Carpages.ca, and Wheels.ca. Your vehicle will be available to online bidders across North America, giving you even greater exposure to potential buyers.

What is a consignment form?

When you bring a car to be sold you are required by law to complete a “Consignment Form”. This form gives us permission to sell the vehicle on your behalf. You Must complete the Declaration section. This is where you disclose the mechanical fitness of the vehicle and any history of the vehicle including any or all defects.

What items are accepted?

Items accepted for consignment here at North Toronto Auction include:

cars/trucks/vans/SUVs
recreational vehicles (boats, watercraft, RV’s, ATV’s, motorcycles)
heavy equipment items (light to heavy duty trucks, work trucks, specialty work vehicles, buses, trailers)

What items are not accepted

tools, used tires, and furniture are not accepted from the public.
North Toronto Auction reserves the right to decline any vehicle or item deemed unsuitable to sell for any reason.

Can I sell more than one vehicle?

You are only permitted to sell one vehicle per auction.

When will my cheque be ready?

Your cheque will be ready for pickup or will be mailed out the Friday of the week following the auction (5 days following a live auction, 7 days following an timed auction. Your cheque will be held here unless you request it to be mailed out to you. Your fees will be deducted from the selling price of the vehicle/item.