Frequently Asked Questions

• Do I need a dealer license to purchase vehicles at your auction?

  Yes. You will need a used vehicle or used parts dealer license.
  
  Click here to learn more about the requirements for a dealer license in the State of Michigan.

• Can I purchase a vehicle with a salvage or scrap title?

  You will need a Michigan Salvage Vehicle Agent License.
  
  Click here to learn more about the requirements for a dealer license in the State of Michigan.

• What will I need in order to register at your auction?

  1. Auto Salvage Auction Inc - Registration Form
  2. Auto Salvage Auction Inc - Agent Authorization Form
  3. Dealer License
  4. Drivers License
  5. Bank letter needed to pay by company check
  6. State of Michigan - Salvage Vehicle Agent License (if applicable)
  7. Copy of your Dealer Surety Bond (if applicable)
  8. Copy of your Sales Tax License
  9. Completed Michigan Sales and Use Tax Certificate of Exemption

• When are your auctions?

  The Davison location has auctions scheduled for Tuesdays and the Ionia location has auctions scheduled for Thursdays.
  
  Click here for specific auction dates and sale lists.

• What time does the auction start?

  Both Davison and the Ionia auction start at 5:00 PM EST.

• When do I receive the vehicle titles?

  Titles are not released until the vehicle is paid in full. If you pay for your vehicle(s) with a company check and we do not have a bank letter on file, the vehicle title(s) will be held for 10 business days or until the check clears.

• What are your damage codes?

  AO - Allover BO - Front & Rear IB - Interior Burn LR - Left Rear RF - Right Front RO - Rollover T  - Theft V  - Vandalized D  - Donation

  EB - Engine Burn FW - Fresh Water BS - Left & Right Side LS - Left Side RR - Right Rear SW - Salt Water TB - Total Burn TO - Top RE - Repossessed

  F  - Front HA - Hail LF - Left Front R  - Rear RS - Right Side S  - Stripped U  - Undercarriage NA - Not Available NO - None

• What are your title codes?

  SA - Salvage Title SC - Scrap Title BS - Bill of Sale PO - Parts Only

  M - Municipal Title R - Rebuilt Title T - Taxi F - Flood Branded

  C - Clean Title D - Drivers Education X - Registration

• What is NMVTIS?

  The National Motor Vehicle Title Information System is designed to protect consumers from fraud and unsafe vehicles and to keep stolen vehicles from being resold. NMVTIS is also a tool that assists states and law enforcement in deterring and preventing title fraud and other crimes.

• Who must report to NMVTIS?

  Auto recyclers and junk and salvage yards (including scrap vehicle shredders and scrap metal processors, as well as “pull- or pick-apart yards,” salvage pools, salvage auctions, and other types of auctions, businesses, and individuals that handle salvage vehicles are required to regularly report specific information to NMVTIS.
  
  For more information, go to www.nmvtis.gov