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Bidders buy at their own risk. All auction items sold are in "AS-IS, WHERE-IS" condition. No refunds, guarantees, warranties, or returns will apply. We will not replace lost titles or paperwork.
The buyer is responsible to file all title transfers and registration documents with their local vehicle registration authority. Vehicles will be titled ONLY to the WINNING BIDDER of the vehicle - NO EXCEPTIONS.
Please bid only on an auction that you are serious about buying. If you do win the bid you are legally bound by contract to purchase the vehicle.
QUESTIONS DURING BIDDING: All communication (questions/answers) must be posted to the Questions section located in the top right of this page so the information can be shared by all potential bidders of this site. No questions will be answered by calling the contact person.
VEHICLE INSPECTION: THE ABSENCE OF ANY MENTION OF DEFECTS DOES NOT MEAN THERE ARE NONE. WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT *BEFORE* YOU BID. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE YOU MAY SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT MON-FRI 8 AM-2 PM. THIS VEHICLE IS BEING SOLD AS-IS NO WARRANTY OR GUARANTEES. NO TEST DRIVES ARE PERMITTED DURING VIEWING.
REMOVAL: YOU MUST MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO ARRANGE FOR PICK UP. Buyer (or authorized representative) must first report to 12200B Airport Rd., Martell, CA to complete the vehicle paperwork. All loading and transportation of this vehicle/equipment is the buyer's responsibility. It is the buyer’s responsibility to make sure transport comes fully equipped (labor, winch, etc) to get the vehicle in tow. No loading assistance will be provided. Non-operational vehicles must be towed. No maintenance or repairs can be done on-site, other than the installation of a new battery.
FOR 3RD PARTY PICKUP: Before the property will be released, the winning buyer will be required to send an e-mail (from the winning buyer's e-mail address used for the auction), identifying the representative authorized to pick up paid item on their behalf. The authorized representative will need to bring the Notice of Award, Paid Receipt (photocopies are acceptable), bill of lading (for transport or shipping company), and their picture identification (such as a Driver's License). No vehicle will be released without this information. NO DOCUMENTS WILL BE RELEASED TO THE 3RD PARTY.
** Amador County does NOT provide SMOG CERTIFICATION or EMISSIONS RETROFIT.**All smog-related repairs and certifications for vehicles are the sole responsibility of the buyer as outlined in California Vehicle Code, Division 12, Section 24007.5
WARRANTY: All equipment will be sold "as is", "where-is", and "with all faults if any". The county disclaims all warranties or guarantees, expressed or implied, as to the condition, quality, completeness, or fitness for any particular or general purpose or compliance to safety regulations of the equipment being sold. Descriptions of items appearing in this online auction are believed to be correct. However, neither those descriptions nor any oral statements made concerning any item shall be considered as a warranty, expressed or implied. IT IS NOT OUR INTENTION TO OMIT OR MISREPRESENT ANY OF OUR AUCTION ITEMS.
Failure to pay and remove item(s) on time may result in being permanently blocked from future bidding.
PayMac handles all payments for the county.
Acceptable forms of payment are: Wire Transfer or Credit Card.
NO CASH, CHECKS, OR MONEY ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED!
Sales Tax: Amador County may charge sales tax. The tax will be added to sales by Public Surplus.
Payment for an awarded item must be received within five (5) business days after notice of award of the winning bid.
Buyers Premium: A Buyers Premium of 10% will be added to the final sale price with a $1 minimum charge per auction for payment collections. This premium if applicable will be visible during the bidding process and added to the total bid.
All sales are final. Public Surplus will notify buyer of receipt of payment via email.
The successful bidder will be responsible for the removal or pick-up of item(s) from the agency's premises. Removal must occur within ten (10) business days after notification of award of the winning bid. If items are not picked up or other arrangements made within the ten (10) day period all items will be relisted for auction. No Refunds will be made. The notice of award, the payment receipt, and personal identification must be presented at the time of pick-up, or the county will not release the item to you.
Viewing of auctions and Pick-up hours by appointment only.
The successful bidder will be responsible for the packing, loading, and/or transporting of any item(s), if necessary