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VPauto general conditions of sale
VPauto SAS is the operator of voluntary sales reported to the Council of Voluntary Sales; it organises the sale of lots sold on a voluntary basis, as well as the logistics.
Maîtres GUIGNARD, LE DORTZ and VEYRAC, licensed auctioneers, arrange the sale of lots sold on a voluntary basis.
For there to be a sale, the word "adjugé" (sold) must be pronounced. In this case, the last and highest bidder will be the buyer. In case of dispute at the auction, i.e. if it is determined that two or more bidders simultaneously make the same bid for lot, either aloud or by signs or by internet and, after pronouncement of the word "sold", said lot will immediately be relisted at the price offered by the bidders and all the audience will be allowed to bid again.
For judicial sales, once the award is pronounced, the purchases are the sole responsibility of the winning bidder. It is for the awardees to insure their lots once awarded. It is advisable that buyers remove their lots as soon as possible to avoid the costs of handling and guarding for which they are responsible. The auctioneer can for no reason assume liability for the stockage.
auction participation
After an award in the auction room, the successful bidder must submit to VPauto staff:
selling price
The auction includes the sales charge.
Administrative costs of €125 excluding tax, or €150 including tax, are invoiced in addition.
Judicial sales: judicial sale fees of 14.28% (the legal rate) are included in the sale price.
The technical check up or Expert Report fees are charged extra (*).
VAT
Certain vehicles contain the wording "VAT": YES. VAT at the rate of 20% is included in the sale price and an invoice stating the VAT will be provided.
For the other vehicles, no VAT documents will be issued
online purchase order
A purchase order issued via the website enables VPauto to represent them on the day of the sale. VPauto will bid on behalf of the Buyer on the lot(s) they have selected.
It can be issued via the website right up to the day of the vehicle's sale and the time of its passing.
It cannot be cancelled on the site after midnight of the day before the sale.
This purchase order includes the amounts of the offers, the number of vehicles desired as well as the information necessary for the delivery of the lot to the Buyer: their name and address. These details are necessary to produce the sales certificate.
The lump sum of € 500 per vehicle is retained; it acts as a deposit for the vehicle(s) desired(s) mentioned in the purchase order.
1st case, winning offer :
2nd case, offer outbid :
Under no circumstances will the sum of €500 be refunded, and for any reason whatsoever: customer error, misuse of the site's functionalities, misuse of the credit card, absence or misreading of the terms and conditions of sale, absence or misreading of the technical and/or administrative elements of the vehicle purchased.
This amount will be used to cover VP AUTO's costs for selling, cancellation and vehicle representation fees.
live bid
Any bid issued via the VPauto.fr website commits the bidder. If the bid wins the auction they become the new owner. The transfer of ownership is then irrevocable.
1st case, winning offer :
2nd case, offer outbid :
payment
FOR A REMOVAL ON THE DAY OF SALE (ONLY FOR PURCHASES UNDER €15,000) :
- Either a bank cheque
- Or by credit card: Subject to the payment limit authorised by your bank.
FOR A REMOVAL AFTER THE SALE AND FOR PURCHASES OVER €15,000:
Only payments by bank transfer will be accepted. Vehicle delivery by appointment only, upon receipt of full payment.
CASH
Cash payments are not accepted.
We reserve the right to not deliver the vehicle until full payment has been made.
(*) For judicial sales, only payment by bank transfer or cheque will be accepted.
Payment for the vehicle absolutely must be made within 48 hours by transfer exclusively from the buyer's bank account, as indicated on the invoice issued by VPauto.
Provision, collection of vehicles
The delivery and collection of the vehicle will only take place once full payment has been made. All vehicles must be removed no later than 14 days after the auction. After this period, it will be charged €12.50 excluding tax, or €15 including tax, per calendar day. No removal will be possible without payment of these guarding costs. The provision of the property will be made only by appointment at least 48 hours before the D-Day. In the event of removal by road, the buyer must imperatively present his driving license and his insurance certificate. The custody of the vehicle does not in any way engage the responsibility of VPauto. It is recalled here that the successful bidder must ensure this as soon as the auction is pronounced.
Delivery of the grey card
If the old gray card (registration document) is not received upon removal of the vehicle, it will automatically be sent by mail within three weeks (to the address on the invoice).
Imported original vehicles
These vehicles are not registered in France at the time of their sale and are sold with a Certificate of Conformity (COC) and their original registration certificate.
These vehicles cannot be removed by road without prior registration with the National Agency for Secure Titles (ANTS).
The following documents will be required to obtain a registration certificate:
- For individuals or sole proprietors:
2/ Proof of address
3/ Proof of a driving license corresponding to the category of the vehicle in question
- Legal entities with legal personality (associations, unions, professional civil societies): Articles of incorporation or any other document proving their legal existence, including the name of the responsible person and the organization's address, as well as evidence of their declaration to a prefecture or sub-prefecture or recognition by an administration, court, or professional body.
- The transfer certificate or an invoice issued by the seller.
- Proof of a technical inspection for vehicles subject to this requirement based on their age and category.
- A tax certificate for vehicles originating from a European Union member state, except for agricultural or forestry vehicles, trailers, and semi-trailers.
- An 846 A customs clearance certificate issued by customs services for vehicles originating from a third country outside the European Union.
- In the absence of a registration certificate complying with the provisions of Directive 1999/37/EC: a Certificate of Conformity to the community type or a vehicle identification certificate issued either by the manufacturer or its representative in France, or by the DREAL, or an individual acceptance report issued by the DREAL.
VPAuto offers an import vehicle registration service, for the price of €140 including tax, excluding the cost of the registration certificate and any technical inspection costs and repair costs necessary to obtain a favorable technical inspection report.
This service is mandatory for all vehicles:
And / Or
Of which the buyer wishes to take delivery by collection by road.
The estimated time for sending the new registration certificate is 48 hours after submission of the complete file to ANTS by VPAuto. Submitting the complete file to ANTS is conditional on full payment of the vehicle and related costs.
export
Persons looking to buy a vehicle for export should contact our sales department before before bidding:
2. To request any documents required.
For any vehicle acquired and intended for export, the sum of € 35 exc. VAT (€ 42 with VAT) will be invoiced in addition to the indicated price and handling fees.
VPauto will not issue a certificate or attestation on the Community or non-Community origin of the vehicle(s) intended for export.
Documents justifying the export of the vehicle(s) must be submitted to VPauto within a maximum of 90 days after the date of sale.
After this period, the sale will be deemed to have been made in France and the VAT deposit, if applicable, will be paid to the French tax authorities.
transfer of ownership
VPAUTO SAS acts as agent for the seller of the property.
The transfer of ownership takes effect, in accordance with the law, after full payment and delivery of the property. This will not be taken up by VPauto for any reason whatsoever.
You must carry out the administrative procedures in case of registration of the purchased property. In parallel, details of the successful bidder will be forwarded to the SIV (vehicle registration system)
Right of withdrawal: principle: It is recalled here that in the case of public auctions, there is no right of withdrawal once the auction has taken place, for any reason whatsoever.
Right of withdrawal: online sale
When this sale is carried out without prior exhibition or without the presence of a physical public at the time of the auction, there is a right of withdrawal.
The successful bidder shall have a period of 15 calendar days from the day of delivery of the vehicle, bearing in mind that, given the specific features of auctions, delivery may not be made later than 3 working days from the date of the auction.
To exercise this right, the successful bidder must send a registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt to VPauto SAS, this letter expressing unambiguously their wish to withdraw and with the request enclosing their identification documents:
- Copy of the grey card (vehicle registration document)
- Other documents handed over at the time of purchase
- Bank details
- Completed form (template attached below)
This right of withdrawal can only be fully exercised on condition that all the documents accompanying the vehicle at the time of the auction are returned at the latest at the same time as the vehicle is handed over.
The costs resulting from the return of the vehicle shall be borne by the successful bidder.
The vehicle must be returned in the state it was in on the date of acquisition and no later than fifteen days following the date of sending the registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt.
The costs of repairing the returned vehicle, if it has been damaged and/or involved in an accident or if a breakdown occurs as a result of misuse of the vehicle by the successful bidder, shall be borne by the successful bidder. In case of disagreement, an expert may be appointed by the parties.
If the mileage travelled by the vehicle exceeds one and a half times the total theoretical mileage between the point of delivery and the address of the successful bidder, the amount of the excess mileage will be invoiced at the price of one Euro including taxes per kilometre.
VPauto SAS will reimburse the successful bidder within seven calendar days following receipt of the vehicle, after deducting, if applicable, the various amounts related to the reconditioning costs and excess mileage costs.
Right of withdrawal: online sale with prior exhibition
Sales with prior exhibition or in the presence of the public, are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
technical check up and expert report
The technical check ups or "Expert Reports" performed by accredited centres are displayed on vehicles during the exhibition and can be viewed and downloaded on the website. Any refurbishment is at the expense of the Buyer, who must perform them and where necessary pass a follow-up inspection before registering the vehicle.
It is mandatory to read these documents before participating in the auction.
Any buyer is deemed to have read the technical check up or Expert Report.
VEHICLE WITH CRITICAL DEFECT(S): In the event of a critical defect, we strongly recommend removing the vehicle on a flatbed or a transporter.
non-operational vehicles
Vehicles sold in the "Non-Roadworthy" category are sold as is. These vehicles are not subject to technical check-up, expert report or road tests. They may contain undeclared or undetected faults. VPauto will not accept any claim regarding these vehicles.
insurance and guarantees
Availability of 24-HOUR insurance (third-party liability):
see details of insurance offers
Insurance is mandatory to remove and drive the vehicle (article K324-1 of the French Highway Code and article L211-1 of the French Insurance Code).
For an on-site insurance subscription, only payments by check or cash are accepted.
For any information concerning Car Protection Services offers, contact the : 09.70.77.28.59.
VPauto SAS
Voluntary Sales of Vehicles at Public Auctions
Registered office: 277 Rue de Kerpont. ZI de Kerpont. 56855 CAUDAN Cedex
Tel: 02.97.76.62.00 - Fax: 02.97.81.37.60
Capital of 2,000,000 Euros-Approval: 2002.190
Intra-Community No.: FR66442496170
Withdrawal form template to be completed or copied
Cancellation of purchase (article L 221-18 and following of the Consumer Code)
I, the undersigned (Last name, First name) ....................................
Address ..............................................................................
Postcode ............... City ..........................
request the cancellation of my purchase referred to below and which I acquired as an individual:
Date of sale....................................
Vehicle registration .........................
Performed at .................. on ...........................
Signature
Withdrawal form to be completed, signed and sent by registered mail with acknowledgement of receipt and accompanied by all the supporting documents specified in the General Conditions of Sale within 15 calendar days from the date of delivery.