You’re probably wondering. “Why should I buy from a South Texas Auto Auction?”
When you’ve depleted your options or can’t find local vehicles to purchase, you should begin to consider buying vehicles out of your area. You could be a few cities away or a couple of states away. Whichever your situation is, we will cover the benefits of buying from a South Texas Auto Auction (STX auto auction) like Big Valley Auto Auction (BVAA). These benefits will help you determine if STX is your next source of inventory.
BVAA opened its doors in Donna, Texas, and has been serving dealers nationwide since 2008. We understand that you might be looking for inventory that is not immediately available in your area. For this reason, we are here to give you the insight needed to decide if buying from a STX auto auction can benefit you.
The key questions to ask yourself are, “How much am I willing to spend?” and, “How easy is it to buy from a STX auto auction?”
Benefit 1: Abundant Vehicle Supply to Meet Your Demand
When local demand for specific vehicles is low, you can benefit from the less competitive to find inventory that suits your customer’s needs. BVAA runs vehicles from our Consignors, Remarketers, and 2,000 registered dealers to provide a variety of vehicles for your lot.
Consignors bring in dealer-aged inventory to make room for newer models. These vehicles tend to be fairly new or late models that didn’t sell.
Remarketers offer a variety of repo vehicles and fleet vehicles from companies that don’t fit their lot.
Independent dealers bring unsold inventory and customer trade-ins that don’t fit their lot. Dealers are given the option to request that their vehicles be inspected and reconditioned for resale.
BVAA offers two weekly sales to allow Buyers several opportunities to purchase these types of vehicles. BVAA's Thursday Sale starts at 9:30 am and ends at 1:00 pm. BVAA's Second chance sale is every Thursday from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
Consider an auction's Buy Now feature if attending a live auction in-lane or online is not an option. BVAA offers Buy Now Options so you can increase your inventory quickly without bidding against others during an auction. Buy Now vehicles are available after BVAA's Thursday Sales until Monday at 5:00 pm.
Benefit 2: Mild to No Harsh Weather Damaged Vehicles
BVAA is located inland of STX. The STX climate is known for long, hot summers and cool short winters. Winter temperatures average a high of 67°F with a low of 52°F in January. South Texas is not known to receive snow, so little to no road salt is used on roads.
Climates that use road salt will impact vehicle paint, exposed metal, and undercarriage. Salt is corrosive and can eat through the paint over time. If left unattended, the salt could damage and rust exposed metal and undercarriage. The brake and fuel lines are also susceptible to salt corrosion because they are so close to the undercarriage.
Benefit 3: BVAA Will Schedule Your Trip to STX
Travel assistance varies per auction. It is important to ask in advance what incentives each auction offers if you’re not from the STX area or the state of Texas.
BVAA encourages dealers to visit South Texas to bid in person and experience the community. If you plan on buying ten or more vehicles, BVAA will schedule your stay, pay for your hotel, and split your airfare. Transportation to the auction can be arranged when you arrive so you can enjoy city views and get straight to work buying inventory for your dealership.
Benefit 4: BVAA Will Help Schedule Auto Transportation
It is essential to factor in transportation costs so you know the estimated price of your entire purchase.
BVAA does not offer transportation services to Mexico or beyond Corpus Christi. However, BVAA will help you find available transportation services to get your vehicles over state lines upon request. If you are several states away or overseas, it is best to inquire with each auction to learn if they offer long-distance transportation.
When you understand the estimated price of your vehicle transportation, you might wonder about state-to-state title transfers.
State-to-state transfers can’t be any easier. When you purchase vehicles at BVAA, you will receive assigned titles upon payment. All you need to do next is assign the title to your Buyer. Your Buyer can then go to their local DMV, register the car, and it belongs to them!
When you buy a vehicle at BVAA, the dealer who purchased the vehicle is given an assigned title. All you need to do next is register the vehicle at your local DMV, and the car is yours.
Will Buying From a South Texas Auto Auction Benefit your Business?
We went over the benefits of buying at a STX auto auction, so you can decide if buying online or in person at a STX auto auction is for you. Now that you know the benefits and what to consider, you can decide what vehicles in the STX market will benefit you. To start bidding at a STX auto auction Registering at Big Valley Auto Auction is your first step.
Once you’re registered, it is time to buy! Buying online can seem intimidating, so you might ask yourself, “How do I bid online at BVAA?” If you’re not interested in competing during an auction sale, consider BVAA’s Buy now options.
For more information, please call us at (956)461-9000 or email us at registration@BigValleyaa.com
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