Can I buy a car from an auction in Florida?
To buy cars at an auction in Florida, you don’t need a specific license type, but you do need to be a licensed motor vehicle dealer. Basically, you can choose from any of the available license types to qualify for car auction attendance.
Is buying a car at auction worth it?
Buying a used vehicle from an auction can be much cheaper than buying from a dealer or a private seller, but it’s also a much riskier way of buying a used car. You usually won’t get a test drive, there’s no warranty, and the vehicle could easily have a sketchy past.
Can public go to BCA auctions?
No. All sales currently remain online for trade account holders only. We are keeping close to the latest government guidance in order to protect our people, customers and suppliers. All sales will be conducted online either through our e-Auctions or via our BCA Bid Now and Buy Now channels.
How much does it cost to get an auction license in Florida?
Required Fees
| License Type | Original License Fee | Annual Renewal Fee – Primary Location* |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Auction (VA) | $300 | $75 |
| Salvage Motor Vehicle Dealer (SD) | $300 | $75 |
| Mobile Home Dealer (DH) | $340 | $140 |
| Mobile Home Broker (BH) | $340 | $140 |
Are all BCA auctions online?
Live Online is an application which allows you to attend an auction from your home or office, whether the auction takes place physically in one of our auction halls or only online. Bidding in Live Online works simple and fast. You hear the auctioneer and you can see each vehicle details presented during the sale.
How do I get a dealers license in Florida without a lot?
How to Get an Auto Dealer’s License With No Storage Lot
- Contact the Zoning Department.
- Contact the Secretary of State’s Office.
- Contact the Department of Motor Vehicles.
- Complete the Auto Dealer Application.
- Apply for a Surety Bond.
- Complete a Dealership Training Course.
- Register the Business Name.
- Apply for a Sales Tax Number.
How do I get a Florida auction license?
Pre-licensing requirements
- Complete the required pre-license education: The FLHSMV requires that all vehicle auction dealer licensees in Florida take 16 hours of pre-license education.
- Get fingerprinted.
- Get a surety bond and liability insurance.
- Register your business so you can legally operate in Florida.
Can you go to Copart to look at cars?
Yes! If you are a Copart Member, we highly encourage you to inspect vehicles in person before bidding. Although Copart provides 10 high-quality images and general descriptions for each vehicle, any information provided is for convenience only.
Can public buy at car auctions?
Auction cars for sale: Who buys them? In most (but not all) cases, any member of the public or business can bid on auction cars for sale. In reality, many buyers are car dealers looking to sell cars on for a profit. As a rule of thumb, auction cars are around 20% cheaper than they would be on a dealer’s forecourt.