Welcome to the City of Calgary Timed Online Auction of Unclaimed Vehicles

NOTICE:
The vehicles in this sale are not physically located at Regal Auctions and there is no in-person viewing available.

PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY BEFORE PURCHASING ANY VEHICLE AT THIS AUCTION

• * ALL SALES ARE FINAL * Vehicles sold on an “AS IS, WHERE IS” basis

• * There is no expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of vehicle condition *

• * No guarantee that keys found in vehicles will start the vehicle *

• * A towing fee of $76.88 & Fuel Service Charge of $0.96 plus GST will be charged to tow the vehicle anywhere in urban Calgary. Higher tow fees may apply to larger items, motorcycles, etc. and will be identified prior to sale.

• * As the vehicle was sold in compliance with the Vehicle Seizure and Removal Regulation, the Security holder has relinquished their title, and rightful ownership has transferred to the new owner. However, should the buyer require a lien release, it is their responsibility to seek it from the security holder.

• ANY PURCHASE(S) IN THIS SALE MUST BE PAID ON THE DAY FOLLOWING THE CLOSE OF THE AUCTION BETWEEN 8:30AM and 2:00PM

• VEHICLES CAN BE WITHDRAWN WITHOUT NOTICE UNTIL PAID FOR IN FULL BY THE PURCHASER

PAYMENT DETAILS:

• How can I pay:

Payment can be made by means of Cash, Visa, MasterCard, American Express , Debit Card or Certified Cheque made payable to Calgary Parking.

•  Where can I pay:

You must go to the CPA office at 400 39 Ave SE to make your payment. Payment will not be taken over the phone. Payment must be made in person.

• When do I need to pay?

Payments will be accepted at the CPA office on the day following the close of the auction between 8:30am and 2:00pm.

• What if I don’t pay?  

If you don’t pay by 2:00pm at the CPA office on the day following the close of the auction:
1) You will lose the right to purchase the vehicle.
2)Your bidding privileges with Regal Auctions and the Calgary Parking may be suspended indefinitely.
3) You will forfeit your $500 pre-authorized deposit.

• Was a Credit Card Pre-Authorization deducted from my bill?

All bidders must agree to a $500 pre-authorization against their credit card to gain access to the sale. However, the pre-authorization will not be applied to the purchase price. Buyers must pay the entire amount of their purchase at the CPA Office when they make payment.

• Where do I give towing instructions?

Towing arrangements can be made at the time of payment at the CPA Office.

YOU MUST PROVIDE ADDRESS FOR DELIVERY. NOTE: ONCE DELIVERY ADDRESS IS ENTERED, IT CANNOT BE CHANGED.  ENSURE YOU KNOW WHERE YOU WANT THE VEHICLE DELIVERED.

Phone calls directly to the towing contractor will no longer be acceptable

• How does Covid-19 affect payment?

GENERAL INFORMATION:

• To the best of our knowledge, all vehicles sold at this auction will fall within one of the following categories:
• REGISTERED: This vehicle has an “active” VIN status in the Province of Alberta, it has not been written off as a result of an insured accident.
• SALVAGE: This vehicle will be required to pass an inspection and will be then given a special “rebuilt” rating on the vehicle registration.
• NONREPAIRABLE: Cannot be registered. These vehicles can only be sold for parts.
• OUT OF PROVINCE: The vehicle is registered in another province and, as the Vin Status is “Unknown”, it could be any status. Any vehicle registered outside the Province of Alberta will require a safety inspection before it can be registered in Alberta.
• OUT OF COUNTRY: Purchase of these vehicles will require that Customs charges be paid by purchaser and custom clearance be obtained prior to inspection.
• REBUILT: A salvage vehicle that has been repaired and passed a vehicle inspection receives a REBUILT status. This status remains with the vehicle for the life of the vehicle.
• UNKNOWN: We have not been able to determine the branded status of the vehicle.

Minimum bid is $500.00 plus GST. A towing fee of $76.88 & Fuel Service Charge of $1.35 plus GST will be charged to tow the vehicle anywhere in urban Calgary. Higher tow fees may apply to larger items and will be identified prior to sale.

All bidders must agree to a $500 pre-authorization against their credit card to gain access to the sale. However, the pre-authorization will not be applied to the purchase price. Buyers must pay the entire amount of their purchase at the CPA Office when they make payment.

No deposits on vehicles unless authorized by a CPA Representative. Any deposits that are approved will be non-refundable.

Additional fees may be charged by the Towing contractor should the customer require a scheduled delivery.

The towing contractor will generally deliver within 48 hours of payment, weather permitting, but this cannot be guaranteed.

Buyers of semi-trailers are required to purchase “In transit” permits.

ALL: Trailers, Motorcycles, Scooters, Dirt bikes & ATVs purchased at Auction must be towed by our towing Contractor unless otherwise specified by the Auctioneer.

Trailers that are approved for a Self-Tow:  the buyer must produce a Continuous Trailer Plate, Registration & proof of vehicle insurance.

The Buyer has 48 hours from the time of sale to remove the item, or storage charges will commence.
Lien searches have been conducted. Lien holders have been officially advised of the Auction Date.
Vehicles passed over cannot be purchased.

This auction has a staggered closing. Bidding extension is active and set to 3 minutes.