We suggest that the car be left with us for a minimum of 45 days. If you decide to stop the consignment service, we only charge 5,000 THB cancellation fee for our initial inspection, detailing, pics, and storage.
Category: Consignment Sale Service
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What if I decide not to consign my car after the initial inspection?
Our inspection service is included in the consignment service. If you should decide not to consign the car after this, we charge our standard 4320 THB + VAT inspection fee.
What if I decide I need to sell my car right away?
If you’re consigning your car with us but then find yourself in a bit of a time crunch, ask us if we’d like to buy it. If we’re not interested, then we can assist you by contacting our dealer network to shop around and get you another fair wholesale offer. The standard consignment fee will […]
What if I send a customer that contacted me through my own advertising efforts?
If you’re consigning the car with us and you bring a buyer to us from your own advertising efforts, we will take 5,000 THB off of our service fee. We are still providing all the other services from storage, detailing, photos, appointments/test drives, sales agreements, ownership transfer services, and warranty (if applicable).
How do you charge for your consignment service?
The consignment fee depends on the age and condition (which will determine which car classification we put it in and our warranty risk/ time-frame), as well as the final selling price for all sales classes except Bronze class which is a flat fee because this is the as-is section and we don’t have any warranty […]
Who sets the sales price of the car, me or Expat Auto?
In order to maintain our reputation of providing cars at fair market prices, we will do the market research and assess the condition of the car and suggest the starting price. Initially we will give a market range, then after the full inspection and repair approvals we can nail down the starting price based on […]
What is the expected time it will take to sell my car?
Selling your car can take anywhere from one week to several months depending on many factors. Some of the factors include, inspection and repair estimate approval time, specific repairs involved to prep the car (ie. some paint work), the type of vehicle, time of year, and price. The lower you are willing to start on […]
What preparations should I make to leave the car on consignment with you?
If you are going to be leaving the country it is important that we sort out the paperwork before you leave to make sure we can transfer the car in your absence. Currently the department of land transport (DLT) requires the seller to have a valid visa and residency certificate (which you can only […]
How long before I leave the country (if applicable) should I come in to discuss the consignment options and process?
At least 30 days before your visa expires would be our recommendation (requirements for getting a residence certificate is min. 20 days remaining). See next FAQ on additional preparations you can make.
Do I have to leave the car at Expat Auto for the consignment service?
Yes, we require the vehicle to be left in our care after our inspection unless it is 2 years or newer and still under manufacturer warranty. In that case the car can be in your care but we don’t recommend it as it will reduce your chances of being able to sell the car if […]