When do you have auctions?

Sales are held on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. except for the 1st Saturday of the month. Vehicles to be sold are accepted for sale the day and the morning of a sale between 9:00 and 10:00 am.

How do I sell my vehicle?

You must be the owner of the vehicle, have a clear Michigan title, State ID or Driver's License and pay a $25.00 Entry Fee. At time of registration, you will set the minimum price of sale for the vehicle and it will not be sold for less than that amount without your approval. We only accept running and driving vehicles. It is your responsibility to disclose any major problems such as transmission, motor, or frame damage. Failure to disclose this information could lead to a voided transaction. Please refer to our AUCTIONS page for further information on seller responsibility.

If my cars sells, then what happens?

After the successful bidder pays for your vehicle, a check for proceeds will be issued less any outstanding fees. A $75.00 Sell Fee will automatically be deducted as well as any other outstanding fees (i.e. gas, reruns, etc.).

What if my car does not sell?

You may pick it up or let it stay for the next sale. There will be a $25.00 Rerun Fee each time your vehicle is in the sale. This amount will be taken from your proceeds when the vehicle sells or will be due upon release.

When can I look at the vehicles available for sale?

You can inspect the vehicles the day before or the morning of the sale.

Do I have to register to bid?

No.

Do I have to be a dealer to attend the auction?

No, we are open to the public.

What happens if I have the highest bid?

You would then be responsible for leaving a $100.00 Deposit to secure your offer. At that point, we will contact the owner of the vehicle and submit your offer. If your offer is approved, we will tell you what you owe as a balance. If it is not approved, we simply refund your deposit.

If I am approved, can I pay in cash?

No, we DO NOT accept cash. Upon approval, we will give you the amounts needed to pay for the vehicle. We only accept Bank Cashier's Checks or Bank Money Orders. We will request (2) payment amounts. One will be payable to J & D Auto Auction for the vehicle and the other is payable to the State of Michigan for your tax, title and plates, if ordered.

Why can't I go to the Secretary of State myself?

As a broker, we are required by law to handle the paperwork for the State of Michigan. This ensures that the vehicle will be transferred into your name. The amount we collect is the same as the State Office would charge and is payable to the State of Michigan. We collect 6% Sales Tax on the Purchase Price of the vehicle and a $15.00 Title Fee.

What if I have a plate to transfer?

A $8.00 Transfer Fee can be added to the State of Michigan Check/Money Order if you have a valid plate in your name as well as the registration. It would be sent to the State Office and a new Registration would be mailed to you showing the new vehicle.

What if I do not have a plate?

Your vehicle may be towed out by paying for Tax and Title only. It would not be able to be driven until legally plated. In about a week a receipt would sent from the State Office and may be picked up and taken to Secretary of State with Proof of Insurance in order to purchase a plate.

Can I buy a plate?

A prorated Plate Fee would be added to your State Check/Money Order based on Buyer's Birthdate and the Vehicle Weight code on the title. Proof of Insurance is needed in order to purchase plates. We would supply you with a 15 Day Sticker until you plates come back from the State Office during that time and you can pick them up at your leisure.