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The following are the questions most frequently asked by our customers with regard to our services and sales process. If you are looking for an investment quality collector car, or even a weekend cruiser and are unsure how our process works, please read through the FAQ below. As the preferred place to buy and sell collector cars on the Internet, we have the opportunity to find you what have been searching for very quickly, but we ask that you familiarize yourself with our process before we begin our work. If you can't find an answer here, please call us at 847-838-3749 or e-mail us at info@showyourauto.com. |
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Nope. We represent the private sector. The people
how list cars with us are hobbyists, private collectors, restorers,
and everyday enthusiasts. |
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Nope. We do not buy and resell cars. Unlike typical
broker we don't act as another layer or veneer between you and a
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A. For sellers we can take solitary vehicles or entire collections on consignment. We conduct a price point analysis, perform pre-sale inspection and photography, create and execute a marketing plan for each vehicle. We also design and conduct eBay Motors auctions. We handle ALL inquiries as well as moderate transaction settlement and clearing. We are not appraisers or dealers. |
A. For buyers we can act as a buyer's exclusive agent, locator service, conduct and facilitate pre-purchase inspections, as well as procure transport, insurance and appraisal services. We also moderate transaction settlement and clearing. We are not appraisers or dealers. |
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A. Good Question, call us for specifics 847-838-3749. |
A. We have a comprehensive process that's designed to protect you: 1)
DUE DILIGENCE Before you even see a car posted on our site, we have
researched the cars history, condition, and originality and base
our description on empirical traits. In short, we carefully ascertain
from the seller what 'as is' is, as if we were buying the car ourselves. |
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Q. How much does it cost to list my car with Show Your Auto? |
Q. Do I have to add Show Your Auto's fee on top of the posted selling price? |
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A. Currently, the listing fee for the 'Seller's Agent' and 'Auctioneer' service is $75, with a 5% commission due when and only if we sell your car. Additional services are available at additional costs. |
A. Nope. To make it easy on the buyer, all of the advertised asking prices include our commission. This isn't a live auction where you have to do a bunch of math before making a bid. |
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Q. How do I earn more listing my car with Show Your Auto -vs.- a dealer or auction house? |
Q. How do you sell car for less than a typical dealer or auction house? |
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A. Two ways, first cost avoidance, and also higher net sales price. When you consign with Show Your Auto, you eliminate the additional expenses demanded by other venues: upfront transport costs, advertising costs, storage fees, not to mention the commission charged to both you AND the buyer. All of that effects your bottom line. At Show Your Auto, you control the final sale price and know upfront you'll get your ideal net, perhaps more. |
A. In short, we charge less. Most dealers and automotive auctions charge the seller AND the buyer commission fees, adding between 10 and 20% to the sale price of the car. We earn a modest 5% commission that is figured in upfront. You are also avoiding the marketing, overhead, and transport costs passed on to you by the seller and dealer. |
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Our impressive headquarters are located in beautiful,
nostalgic, tree-lined Antioch, IL. But call before make the trip
to see us, we sell all the cars on the Internet |
A. We are located in Antioch, IL. If you want to send us gifts, money, and letters of adulation direct them to:
Show Your Auto, llc Junkmail will be sent back with an invoice detailing the amount owed us for having read it. If you want to find a car, Browse our Showroom then call us to get all the facts and arrange a private viewing. |
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A. Our hours of operation are dictated by how well your computer and Internet connection works. We take phone calls and return e-mail between 8am and 8pm CST. We will attempt to get back to you with 24 hours during the business week. God didn't work on Sunday, so we don't either. |
A. Our hours of operation are dictated by how well your computer and Internet connection works. We take phone calls and return e-mail between 8am and 8pm CST. We will attempt to get back to you with 24 hours during the business week. God didn't work on Sunday, so we don't either. |
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Q. Do you have a physical showroom I have to ship my car to? |
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A. Nope. Your car stays in your possession and your control until it is sold. No added transport expenses, shipping to a dealer or auction site. |
A. You aren't paying for carpeted garage floors and fancy lighting. All the cars featured on Show Your Auto are housed by the owners who care about them as much as you do. If you want to find a car, Browse our Showroom then call us to get all the facts and arrange a private viewing. |
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A. Nope. When you consign, you pay a one time listing fee and nothing else until we sell your car. If we do not sell your car, you do not owe us anything more. |
A. Nope. We can direct you to a number of reputable lenders, but we advise you to secure funding before shopping for a classic. Most dealers who do offer in-house or refer you to a finance company make 1 to 3 points in commission for every loan they secure. (Ask your lender if they'd do the same for you.) |
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Q. How do I know the car is accurately described? Where does the information come from? |
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A. We design a web and print publication program for each car we consign to make certain we reach the right buying audience. In addition to our network of 23 specialty showrooms, our newsletter and network of enthusiasts clubs, you may see your car advertised in national classifieds like Hemmings, the Dupont Registry, Deals on Wheels etc. We also place ads in targeted specialty publications like Mopar Collector's Guide, or Grassroots Motorsports. It's not just about broad exposure, but the right exposure. |
A. Good Question, the answer is near. |
| Q. Do I have to take calls and answer e-mail inquiries from advertising? |
Q. Can I get information about the history of the car I'm about to buy? |
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A. Nope. We do that for you. Our phone number and e-mail address is used in all postings and advertising. We protect your privacy and safeguard your personal information. In most cases, the buyer will not even know your name until sale is in completion much like a real estate transaction. |
A. Good Question, the answer is near. |
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Q. Do I have to worry about strangers getting my contact information? |
Q. If I'm putting a deposit on a vehicle sight unseen, how long do I have to view the car or have it inspected? |
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A. Nope. We protect your privacy and safeguard your personal information. In most cases, the buyer will not even know your name until sale is in completion much like a real estate transaction. |
A. Good Question, the answer is near. |
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Q. What form of payment is acceptable for deposit? Final balance? |
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A. Good Question, the answer is near. |
A. The deposit must be in the form of a wire or bank check. We do not accept deposits by credit card. Final balance, paid directly to the seller can be paid in cash, wire or bank check. |
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Q. Will I have tire kickers coming to see my car, ruining my weekends? |
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A. Good Question, the answer is near. |
A. YES your deposit is FULLY REFUNDABLE, held in escrow contingent upon your approval of an inspection of the car. If the inspection discovers that the car was materially misrepresented, we refund your deposit, or find you another car, at your discretion. |
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Q. I not real good with a digital camera or the Internet, can I still use your service? |
Q. Can you help me find an inspector? Where is the inspection done? Who does it? Who pays for it? |
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A. Good Question, the answer is near. |
A. We can locate and send a specialized inspector out to evaluate the condition of the car. If the car is a Shelby, we send a Shelby specialist, if its a Mopar, we send a Mopar specialist, etc.). That way, you'll find out even the most minute details, both cosmetic and mechanical, about the car you're going to buy. You can talk to the inspector, fly out and see the car, send your own inspector, or all of the above. You are responsible for the cost of the inspection. |
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Q. What happens if I put a deposit down and have the car inspected, and it isn't "as advertised"? |
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A. Good Question, the answer is near. |
A. If the inspection discovers that the car was materially misrepresented, we refund your deposit, or find you another car, at your discretion. |
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Q. When I consign my car with Show Your Auto, can I still sell it on my own? |
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A. Good Question, the answer is near. |
A. Unless otherwise noted on the listing details or Bill of Sale, every car sold here is 'as is' 'where is'. Most are 40 year old muscle cars, long past any warranty. |
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Q. If I am buying the car out of state, what do I do about sales tax? |
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A. Good Question, the answer is near. |
A. Each transaction is treated like a private party sale, because it is. In most cases you pay the applicable sales tax for the state you live in. Check your local Secretary of State's Office for details. |
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A. Yep. Most cars you can find at CARMAX or your local used car store are most likely not represented here. We work with a wide variety of marques and even 'contemporary classics'. Demand and rarity, not age, are the factors contribute to a collector car's value. Condition is also a factor in deciding which cars we take on. Typically, we will not consign a car that is anything less than a number 3 lawn show, weekend driver. |
A. Good Question, the answer is near. |
| Q. Do you transfer title and registration? | |
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A. We do not buy cars or carry inventory, but we have successfully found private parties and other outlets to quickly dispose of a "trade-in" and broker trades on a routine basis. |
A. Nope. Each transaction is handled as a private sale, because it is. Taxes, title and registration are the sole responsibility of the buyer, governed by their state and local laws. Check your local Secretary of State's Office for details. |