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4712 Flat Creek Rd Greenville 7205 Campbellton Rd 678-840-4914
Oakwood, GA 30566 2415 Hwy 101 South Atlanta, GA 30331 See web for sale dates
770-532-4624 Greer, SC 29651 404-349-5555 / 888-766-7144 jjkane.com
4:00pm Dealer 864-801-1199 / 800-859-3393 Mobile Sales
oakwoodaaa.com 10:00am Car Sale Call for Dates Ritchie Bros Auctioneers
americasautoauction.com manheim.com 4170 Highway 154
Rebel Auction Company Tallahassee Auto Auction Newnan GA 30265
1175 Bell Telephone Rd Charleston Auto Auction 5249 Capital Circle SW 770-304-3355
Hazelhurst, GA 31539 651 Precast Lane Tallahassee, FL 32305 Industrial Equipment Auction
912-375-3491 / 800-533-0673 Moncks Corner, SC 29461 850-878-6200 rbauction.com
2nd Thursday of Each Month 843-719-1900 10:00am Dealer Sale SmartAuction
9:00am Dealer & Public Sale 10:00am Dealer Sale bscamerica.com 877-273-5572
rebelauction.net charlestonautoauction.com Online Auto Auction/Mobile App

South Georgia Auto Auction Copart Auto Auction OTHER AUCTIONS ally.com/dealer/smartauction
1407 Silica Rd 2568 Old Alabama Rd Auctions Unlimited V.I.P. Auctions
Albany, GA 31705 Austell, GA 30168 678-889-7776 Metro Atlanta New Car Trades
229-439-0005 770-941-9775 Public/Dealer Sale 6:00pm Dealer Only
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southgeorgiaautoauction.com copart.com auctionsunlimitedonline.com Check Website for Dates, Times &
Mobile Locations
Southeastern Auto Auction of Georgia-Carolina Auto Auction CarMax Auctions myvipauctions.com
Savannah 884 East Ridgeway Rd 888-804-6604
1712 Dean Forest Rd Commerce, GA 30529 Dealers Only Auctions – Weeks Auction Group, Inc.
Savannah, GA 31408 706-335-5300 For Locations, Dates & Times 2186 Sylvester Hwy.
carmaxauctions.com
912-965-9901 Friday Auction 2:00pm Dealer & Moultrie, GA 31768
7:00pm Public Sale Public Sale 229-890-2437
southeasternaa.com gcautoauction.com Copart Auto Auction weeksauctiongroup.com
6089 Hwy 20 Check website for dates and times
IAA ATLANTA Loganville, GA 30052
FRIDAY 125 Old Hwy 138 770-554-6366
America’s Auto Auction - Atlanta Loganville, GA 30052 copart.com
444 Joe Frank Harris Pkwy 770-784-5767
Cartersville, GA 30120 8:30am Fridays Hudson & Marshall, Inc.
770-382-1010 iaai.com 478-743-1511
9:00am Dealer Sale, INOP 2nd & Auction/Liquidators
4th Fri 8:00am IAA SAVANNAH hudsonandmarshall@bellsouth.net
348 Commerce Drive
americasautoauction.com Savannah, GA 31326
912-826-1219
9:30am Fridays
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RECONDITIONING A USED CAR FOR RETAIL SALE?

Continued from page 42 priced vehicles may not carry the same Lotz to sell at retail, it’s important to consid-
EXPECTED VALUE buyer expectations. While minor cosmetic er three key factors:
In addition to considering the vehicle type, repairs will still help your vehicle sell more
sellers should factor in the expected sales quickly, they may not be required or carry a • Does your vehicle have mechanical is-
price of the vehicle when making the re- return on investment, as shoppers will ex- sues, cosmetic issues, or both, and how
conditioning decision. Late-model, luxury pect the vehicle to have some minor wear serious are they?
or otherwise high-priced vehicles will have and tear. A detailed look at value over cost • Who is your buyer (wholesale or retail)
more discerning shoppers. If a buyer is can be found here. and what matters most to them?
spending more than $20,000 on the vehicle, • What type of vehicle are you selling
he or she likely expects the vehicle to be in RECONDITIONING DECISION MATRIX and at what price?
excellent mechanical and cosmetic condi- Deciding whether to invest in recondition-
tion, so repairing minor scratches, uphol- ing a vehicle prior to sale can be a compli- Once you’ve answered those questions,
stery stains or tears or other visible cosmetic cated decision. Whether you’re a consumer consult the matrix here, which should give
issues becomes important prior to sale. selling privately, a leasing company or fleet you a strong indication of whether a recon-
manager selling at auction or have chosen to ditioning investment makes sense for your
Older, higher mileage or otherwise low- partner with a consignment store like Car- vehicle prior to listing for sale. n
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