Auction Details
Auction Format
Both
Auction Type
Public Auto Auctions; Simulcast (in-person + online); Live (no online); Timed Online (platform-supported). Special events such as Classic Car Simulcast auctions are also offered.
Auction Format
Auction Schedule
Public Auto Auctions are every other Saturday in 2025; doors open at 7:30 AM; auction starts at 9:00 AM Eastern. Williston Auto Division business hours: Mon–Thu 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Fri 8:00 AM–3:00 PM, and Sat 7:30 AM–2:00 PM during the auto auction. Note: Special simulcast events may have different start times (e.g., Classic Car Simulcast listed at 1:00 PM on Saturday, July 26, 2025).
Auction Delivery Available
Not specified
Auction Delivery Details
No official delivery/shipping service details are published for auto purchases.
Buyer Fee Details
Effectively through Thursday 5:00 PM following the auction if removed on time. Storage fees begin after the Thursday 5:00 PM deadline (Additional Terms: $50 first day after deadline, then $20/day; FAQs mention $20/day after Thursday; Terms & Conditions show $10/day—documents conflict).
Seller Fees
2025 Seller fees (Auto): $55 entry fee; $1–$999.99 = $100 seller’s fee; $1,000–$2,999.99 = 10% seller’s fee; $3,000 and up = $300 seller’s fee.
Storage Holding Fees
Removal deadlines: remove from within the gated area by Tuesday 5:00 PM following the auction and from the lower lot by Thursday 5:00 PM. Storage fees: $50 for the first day after deadline, then $20 per day thereafter. FAQs also state vehicles left after Thursday are assessed $20/day. Terms & Conditions (rev. Sept 1, 2025) additionally note property must be removed by the first Thursday 5:00 PM and then a $10/day handling charge applies; documents conflict—confirm current fee at checkout.
Who can Register
Open to the public; must be 18+ to register. In-person registration and inspection from 7:30 AM on auction day at Williston. Online registration available prior to the auction via Proxibid. A $500 deposit is required to register for the auto auction.
Fees and Methods
Payment Methods
Auto payments accepted: Credit Card (3% fee), Debit (onsite only, $1 fee), Cash, Wire. Minimum 25% deposit due immediately when item is sold; balance due by 5:00 PM Tuesday following the auction. Additional Terms: Payment in full or balance due must be paid in cash or certified funds; personal checks accepted only with a bank letter of guarantee. Terms & Conditions note vehicles/paperwork for non-cash payments are released after funds clear. For online Proxibid winning bids, card on file is charged 25% immediately following the auction.
Bidding Methods
Both. In person at 298 J. Brown Dr., Williston, VT (doors 7:30 AM; sale 9:00 AM). Online via Proxibid for pre-bid and live bidding (Proxibid account required; Proxibid mobile app optional for buyers who prefer app-based bidding).
Rules and Notes
Extended Notes
Online bidding for autos is handled through Proxibid; the exact app name is “Proxibid.” Buyers who want to bid online can use the Proxibid website or optional mobile app; no dedicated THC buyer/transporter app is mentioned. No gate pass, PIN, virtual queue, or digital check-in system is published for pickups. Documentation shows discrepancies on storage fees ($50 first day then $20/day per Additional Terms revised Jan 1, 2025; $20/day in FAQs; $10/day handling charge in Terms & Conditions revised Sept 1, 2025). For the most current charges, defer to posted sale-day documents and office guidance.
Pickup Rules
Remove vehicles from inside the gate by Tuesday 5:00 PM and from the lower lot by Thursday 5:00 PM following the auction. If the vehicle remains within the fence, keys must be left with THC until pickup is arranged. Titles/bills of sale are released only after non-cash/certified funds clear. THC is not responsible for damage/theft to vehicles left on premises. No detailed check-in/appointment workflow specified.
Policies
Age requirement: You must be 18 years of age to register to bid.; Deposit and balance: 25% deposit due immediately at sale; balance due by end of day Tuesday following the auction. Proxibid online winners: card on file charged 25% immediately after auction.; Credit/debit fees: 3% credit card fee; $1 debit card fee (onsite).; Cash discount language: All prices bid reflect a 3% cash discount that cannot be earned for credit card orders.; Deposit forfeiture: Deposit is forfeited for failure to pay balance by the specified time or if the purchaser decides not to complete the purchase.; Title handling and release: Vehicles/titles released only after non-cash funds clear; buyer responsible for DMV/title requirements; Vermont requires titles for 2010+ vehicles.; Not allowed in lot: Power tools, hand tools, backpacks, large bags, pets; children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.; No credit card chargebacks; bidder responsible for all bids placed under their account.; Auto Auction Light System defines Red/Green/Yellow sale conditions and limited post-sale inspection rights (frame rust, engine/trans checks) under Green/Yellow.; Salvage/rebuilt title restrictions: May not be registerable in MA or NY; buyer must verify before bidding.
Third Party
Third Party Available
Not specified
Third Party Requirements
Not specified. (Site allows sellers to ‘send your tow truck to us’ for drop-off; no explicit buyer transporter authorization, gate pass, or PIN/app process is published.)
Third Party Process
Not specified.
Self Pickup
Self Pickup Available
Yes
Self Pickup Requirement
Payment in full by Tuesday 5:00 PM; valid ID not explicitly required on site per published pages; if the vehicle is within the fence, keys must remain with THC until pickup is arranged.
Self Pickup Process
After winning, pay 25% deposit immediately; pay remaining balance by Tuesday 5:00 PM. Remove vehicle from gated area by Tuesday and from lower lot by Thursday 5:00 PM to avoid storage fees. No explicit appointment or digital check-in system described.
This page was last updated on September 1, 2025 and some details may have changed. Reach out directly to the auction with any questions.
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