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How it works

How it works

How it works

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR VEHICLE AUCTION

Registration and Transfer Fees: The total cost is approximately 7% for vehicle registration and 2% for vehicle transfer, based on the current market value of the vehicle. This process will take place at the motor registry assigned to the U.S. Embassy located at San Jose Street 148 (CABA). Although we do not have the exact current market value of the vehicles, buyers can use this information to estimate their total costs.

A representative from the Embassy will accompany the buyer to the registry to facilitate the registration and transfer process.

Please note that two vehicle inspections must be completed in order to finalize the transfer to the new buyer: Initial Registration and Transfer. For this purpose, the buyer must arrange for a certified inspector to come to the Embassy to perform the inspections, or take the vehicle to the inspection site as required.

Vehicle Delivery: It is important to emphasize that both cars will be delivered only after the transfer is completed, not when they are registered.

Registration and Transfer Process: The cars need to be registered first. Once registered, they will be transferred to the new buyers; both processes will happen simultaneously and both cars will receive new plates as they were previously registered as diplomatic vehicles throughout their lifecycle.

Vehicle exhibition: the vehicles will be parked at Cerviño Ave. starting April 27th.

Embassy Mechanic Availability: An embassy mechanic will be present at Avenida Cerviño on Wednesday, May 6th, between 09:00 and 12:00, to answer technical questions about the auctioned vehicles. This will be the only instance in which the embassy will respond to this type of inquiries.

  1. . Pricing and Presentation:
    • Lots will be posted on the Embassy’s online website, https://online-auction.state.gov/es-AR. Interested parties should register and select the “Buenos Aires, AR” site to view available lots.
    • Bids must be submitted through the aforementioned website using Argentine pesos currency.
    • The U.S. Embassy reserves the right to modify, add, or remove lots at any time before the auction without prior notice.
  2. . Lot Exhibition:
    • Each lot includes detailed pictures. Please note that these pictures are representative and may not fully capture the condition or details of the items. Bidders are encouraged to base their decisions on the available images and descriptions. Personal showings before the lot adjudication will not be possible.
  3. . Bid Submission Deadlines:
    • Bids will be received during the dates displayed on the website.
  4. . General Conditions:
    • a. Items are sold in “as is” conditions. The Embassy is not responsible for any faults or missing parts, whether immediately apparent or not. Bidders are recommended to rely on the provided pictures and descriptions to make informed decisions regarding their bids.
    • b. The bidder commits to accepting all bided and awarded lots. If the bidder chooses to drop one or more lots, the Embassy reserves the right to totally cancel all bids.
    • c. The buyer is responsible for any applicable fee, tax, or charges as per legal regulations in Argentina.
    • d. Per 14 FAM 417.2-3, Embassy staff can participate in the auction, except for those employees who are familiar with the offered items and/or involved in the organization of this auction.

How to pay for your items

5. Adjudication and Payment:

  • Winners of the auction will be notified via email within 48 working hours of the bid submission deadline. The payment for the purchase of the lot must be completed within 5 working days from the notification. If the payment is not completed before the deadline, the purchase can be cancelled by the U.S. Embassy. The payment must be made in Argentine pesos and will only be received through a bank transfer. Bank account information will be sent after the bidding concludes.


How to pick-up your items

6. Unit Pick-Up:

  • The U.S Embassy will contact the successful bidders to coordinate the pick-up of the items. The name, ID of the driver, and vehicle information must be provided at the time of scheduling the pick-up. The Embassy is not responsible for any loss or damage on any item that was not picked up before the established deadline. Items not picked up by the deadline may be resold at the discretion of the Embassy.