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Frequently Asked Questions:
- Who is
Texas Direct Auto?
- Who Should Bid
- Where
is Texas Direct Auto located?
- What
is the source for your inventory?
- Do
you have all titles on hand for your vehicles?
- What
'other' fees are there besides the purchase price?
- How
is shipping of the vehicle arranged, can I get a quote?
- What
forms of payment do you accept?
- Do you
do any financing?
- I
live out of state, how does the buying process work if I am paying cash?
- I
live out of state, how does the buying process work if I am getting
financing from my local credit union / bank?
- I
live out of state, but want to fly in and drive my new car back home.
- What
about extended warranties?
- What
type of service do you do to the cars before selling them?
- How
do I know the car is in the condition stated?
- Do you
accept trades?
- Got any
other questions?
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Who is
Texas Direct Auto?
Texas Direct Auto is a licensed and bonded
automobile dealer in the state of Texas. With over $100M in annual sales, Texas Direct is one of the largest
independent dealers in the nation and is the largest eBay Motor's Dealership in the World. We operate out of a highly automated facility in Missouri City, Texas. We retail select units on
eBay that are in high retail consumer demand. Our typical eBay offered
automobile is a one owner or off-lease, late model (2002
or newer), with good
mileage. Many of our cars and trucks we list will still be under a factory
warranty.
Who Should Bid
Only individuals who have their finances
pre-approved or have cash on hand to finalize the transaction should bid on any
eBay motors auctions. We take much time and dedicate a lot of energy to
our listings as should be evident by the usual 40+ photo's taken of each
vehicle. Please bid responsibly. You are encouraged to give us a
call directly to discuss any aspect of the vehicle you are interested on and put
a deal together.
Where
is Texas Direct Auto located?
We are located in Missouri City Texas. All
vehicles are stored at our secure facility.
What
is the source for your inventory?
We have many different sources for the cars and
trucks we stock. Vehicles may be purchased at dealer sales, at off-lease
sales, directly from large franchise dealers, from credit unions and banks.
The vehicles we retail on eBay are usually late model (2002
and newer) and have
good miles and may still be under a factory warranty. We resell cars with
clean titles only, this means we never retail salvage, rebuilt, reconstructed,
insurance claim, flood or other gray market vehicles unless specifically noted.
Do
you have all titles on hand for your vehicles?
We do not always have titles on hand for vehicles
that are placed for sale, titles may be in transit from banks, from other
dealerships, from the state, and a host of other reasons for normal processing
delays in title paperwork. We are a licensed and bonded dealer in Texas
and guarantee clear titles on all vehicles that we sell. Texas Direct Auto
sell in excess of $100 Million a year--that means the movement of vehicles and title are a constant at our dealership. If having title on hand is of critical importance
to you, please call to verify its disposition prior to contracting for sale.
What
'other' fees are there besides the purchase price?
The other fees include taxes, shipping and
documentation charges. If you live in Texas, you must pay 6.25% of the
sales price of the car as a tax to the state. All buyers are required to
pay Texas Vehicle Inventory Tax (VIT) tax of .2510% of the purchase price.
(The VIT Tax is based on the county in Texas where the dealership is located,
Texas Direct is located in Fort Bend county). There is a $49 vehicle prep
fee which includes detailing the vehicle, inspecting the vehicle, and checking
tires and fluids before shipment or sale. We also charge a $150
dealer services fee for handling paperwork, filing titles, mailing and copying
costs, these fees are fixed and is non negotiable.
How
is shipping of the vehicle arranged, can I get a quote?
We are happy to handle all of the details of
shipping your new vehicle to its new home. Send an email to shipping@texasdirectauto.com
with your zip code and the car or truck you need to ship, we will get
back to you with a firm quote on shipping. Common shipping terms include:
- Express Shipping (Get it Fast) - Thanks to our high volume and constant flow of traffic, Texas Direct is one of the few dealers that can offer Guaranteed Express Shipping via our Expedite Service and LTL (Less Than Truck Load) Transports.
This option carries a fully refundable fee of $125 if your vehilce is not picked up by the commitment date set by our dispatcher. Be sure to ask your sales person for details.
- Open Carrier - You've seen these trucks, 10
cars on a truck, running down the highway. This is the most economical
way to transport, but because of the risk of additional rock and element
damage, many higher dollar and specialty cars must be shipped enclosed
carrier
- Enclosed Carrier - You vehicle will be
transported in a closed container, this eliminates the damage that can come
from exposure to the road and the elements, this is typically several
hundred dollars more in cost.
- Insurance - All vehicles are covered by
insurance while in transport, you will need to provide insurance once you
take delivery of the vehicle.
What
forms of payment do you accept?
We accept certified cashier checks drawn on US
Banks in US funds. Note: Be sure to read the restrictions
on the back of the check to make sure we can accept it. If you are not
sure, please contact your sales rep PRIOR to sending in your check or coming in
to pickup your vehicle.
Do you do
any financing?
Yes, we finance, click the banner below to a quick, no hassle on-line
application...
Texas Direct Auto offers nationwide financing. Just click on the above banner to fill out our secure, on-line form and let us take care of the rest.
We are also happy to work with your local bank or credit union to get the paperwork
processed and your deal financed. In most cases it takes less than a day to get the
paperwork finished.
I
live out of state, how does the buying process work if I am paying cash?
More than half of our eBay transactions involve
selling and shipping vehicles out of state. Here is the process broken
down step by step:
Cash Purchase from Out of State
- You place the winning bid and make the $200
eBay deposit
- We contact each other via email and phone to
finalize the transaction
- You FedEx certified funds for the remaining
balance due plus any shipping charges
- When we receive your funds we ready the car
for shipping, and deliver it to the local shipping terminal if needed - Your
new car is now on it's way to you, typical delivery time is 7 to 14 days.
- We send you duplicate copies of the bill of
sale, one for you to keep, and one for you to sign and return
- When we receive the signed bill of sale, we
FedEx all title documentation
- You pickup your car at the destination
terminal
- Transaction Complete!
I
live out of state, how does the buying process work if I am getting financing
from my local credit union / bank?
Working with you bank:
- You place the winning bid and make the $200
eBay deposit
- We contact each other via email and phone to
finalize the transaction
- We fax all required paperwork to your bank,
including copies of the Purchase Order and Title documentation
- Your bank sends certified funds for the
remaining balance due
- We FedEx your banking institution the title to
the vehicle
- When we receive your funds we ready the car
for shipping, and deliver it to the local shipping terminal if needed - Your
new car is now on it's way to you, typical delivery time is 7 to 14 days.
- We send you duplicate copies of the bill of
sale, one for you to keep, and one for you to sign and return
- You pickup your car at the destination
terminal
- Transaction Complete!
I
live out of state, but want to fly in and drive my new car back home.
Great! We have done this many times.
Please make arrangement to fly into Houston Hobby airport. If you let us
know in advance, we can arrange to have the paperwork completed and arrange to
have you picked up at the airport.
What
about extended warranties?
To find out about the Texas Direct Auto extended
warranty service click here!
What
type of service do you do to the cars before selling them?
All cars are professionally cleaned before sale.
If there are any mechanical issues noted during inspection, they are addressed
before the car is sold. Any issues that we elect not to fix are disclosed
in full in our eBay listing.
How
do I know the car is in the condition stated?
We are experts in the auto business and have
personally inspected thousands of vehicles. We do our best to point out
the shortcomings in the cars and trucks that we sell. If you are
interested in an extended warranty for your new car or truck purchase, please
click here
for details.
Do you accept
trades?
Yes, Texas Direct Auto is one of the few on-line dealers that welcomes your trade. If you are interested in trading in your
vehicle, please call
the sales person listed on-line, he'll get your information and get you a price from our network of buyers.
Got any
other questions?
Send an email sales@texasdirectauto.com
- Thank you for your interest in our auctions!
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