Frequently Asked Questions About Our Auto Auction

Question:

Do I have to be a dealer to purchase the incredible buys at your auction?

Answer:

Even though our vehicle’s sell at and BELOW wholesale (dealer) prices our auction is open to the general public. Our auction was developed so everyone can buy at dealer like prices.

Question:

When is the auction?

Answer:

The auction is held every Wednesday at 6:00pm and Saturday at 10:00am. Doors open every Saturday at 8:00am for further preview time beyond our normal full preview day Monday through Friday.

Question:

Can I preview the vehicles?

Answer:

Yes, on Wednesday and Friday proceeding the sale day from 9:00am to 5:00pm. During this time you can inspect and drive the vehicles on our lot.

Question:

Where are you located?

Answer:

We are located at 5450 Dahlia in Commerce City, CO. Traveling East or West on I-70 turn North on Colorado Blvd. (Exit 276) go North 1 mile to 56th Ave. At 56th Ave. turn East (right) and travel 1 block to Dahlia, turn South (right) . We are at the South East corner of 56th and Dahlia.

Question:

Does it cost to attend your auction?

Answer:

There is no charge to attend or bid at our auction. You only pay when you purchase a vehicle.

Question:

How can I pay for my purchase?

Answer:

We accept cash, bank draft or letter of credit.  Check or credit cards also accepted with a 2% additional fee.  Visa/Mastercard/Discover all accepted.
 
If you prefer, you can leave a 20% holding fee in any of the approved methods mentioned above. The remainder will be due by the following Tuesday at 5:00pm or Friday at 5:00pm. The vehicle and keys remain at Pacific Auction Companies until the entire balance is paid. This holding fee secures the vehicle for you. Failure to pay the remaining balance will result in loss of the holding fee and potential legal action under Colorado State law for the remainder owed.

Question:

When I buy a vehicle will I get a temporary permit?

Answer:

All vehicles sold (except "Inoperable") will have a 60-day temporary permit.

Question:

When will I get my title?

Answer:

In accordance with Colorado Laws pertaining to Licensed and Bonded Dealers we will provide transferable title with in 30 days of sale to the buyer.

Question:

Do your vehicles come with emissions?

Answer:

Yes. All of our vehicles come with a current emission sticker or an emission voucher that guarantees the car will pass the Colorado enhanced emissions test. In addition to tail pipe gasses the enhanced emission test checks alignment, brakes, transmission and tires. A problem with any of these systems could cause a vehicle to fail the emissions test. The fact that a car has passed this test is a good indication that the vehicle is roadworthy. Only vehicle listed in our catalogs and/or announced at the time of sale, as "Inoperable" will not be eligible for emission guarantee. Out of an average of 300 vehicles per sale only 20-30 are "Inoperable".

Question:

Where does Pacific Auction Companies get the vehicles they sell?

Answer:

Our vehicles come from Banks, Credit Unions and financial institutions as repossessions. We also sell New car trade’s and vehicles that have been donated to the charities. Additionally we sell for wholesale dealers and private parties.

Question:

Why do wholesale dealers sell their cars at your auction?

Answer:

A Wholesale Dealer cannot sell to the public. They cannot issue permits, solicit business,  business, issued emission vouchers or sell directly to the general public. A Wholesaler can sell a vehicle through a retail dealer such as us. We offer the wholesale dealer an outlet to sell their cars to the general public. These are the same cars that are general sold at dealer only auto auction to your neighborhood used car dealer. The difference is- YOU CAN NOW BUY IT FOR THE SAME PRICE A DEALER WOULD PAY!!!

Question:

Do these vehicles have a minimum bid price that has to be reached before they are sold?

Answer:

We sell numerous charity vehicles that are no reserve. Most newer vehicles will have a reserve price. That’s the down side. The HUGE up side is that any reserve price we accept will be well below the NADA (Blue Book) WHOLESALE price. All of our vehicles with reserves are required to be a bargain, based against the current market. Most vehicles are 30% to 50% less than comparable vehicles advertised in the newspaper classifieds!!!