How Our Auction Works
1. Search & Discover
Use our advanced search filters to find your perfect vehicle on our USA car auction site in Nigeria. Search by brand, model, year, title type (salvage or clean), and price range. Our system will show you available vehicles matching your criteria with estimated prices based on current market data from Copart and IAAI auctions.
2. Vehicle Images
Important: This is a blind auction!
All vehicle images shown are placeholders and do not represent the actual vehicle you're bidding on. Once you win an auction, our order department will contact you with actual images of the specific vehicle before payment is finalized. This is a key feature of our blind auction system to ensure fair pricing for all buyers.
3. Bidding Process
Each vehicle has a starting bid price (10% of market value) and a "Buy Now" price. You can place bids or use the "Buy Now" option to secure the vehicle immediately. Bids are typically won at 60% of the market value.
- Starting Bid: 10% of the vehicle's market value
- Winning Bid: Typically around 60% of market value
- Buy Now Price: Fixed price for immediate purchase
- Bid Increments: Minimum $100 increments for bids
4. Auction Timing
Each auction lasts for 2 hours from the time of search. A countdown timer shows the time remaining. When time runs out, the highest bid wins the vehicle (if it meets the reserve price). Auctions are updated in real-time on our live auction platform.
5. Shipping & Delivery
All vehicles are located in the USA or Canada. Delivery to Nigeria takes approximately 6-7 weeks after payment is confirmed. Our team handles all shipping logistics, customs clearance, and documentation. We work with trusted shipping partners to ensure safe delivery of your vehicle from our USA car auction site to Nigeria.
6. Pricing & Payment
All prices are quoted in USD but converted to Naira at the current exchange rate. Final prices include:
- Vehicle purchase price
- Shipping to Nigeria
- Customs clearance & documentation
- Our service fee
- Insurance during transit
We accept bank transfers, credit cards, and other secure payment methods suitable for Nigerian buyers.
7. Vehicle Inspection & Verification
After winning an auction on our USA car bidding site in Nigeria:
- We verify the vehicle details with the auction house (Copart/IAAI)
- Our US-based team inspects the vehicle
- We send you actual photos and inspection report
- Only after your approval do we proceed with payment and shipping
8. Customer Support
We provide dedicated support through:
- WhatsApp: +234 800 000 0000
- Telegram: @lot97_auctions
- Email: support@lot97.com
- Phone: Available during business hours
Pro Tip for Nigerian Buyers
Set up alerts for your preferred vehicle types to get notified when new auctions start. Consider bidding in the last 10 minutes of an auction for the best chances. Always have your budget ready including shipping and customs costs when using any USA car auction site in Nigeria.
Important Notice
Lot97 is an intermediary service connecting Nigerian buyers with USA auctions. We are not the auction house. All vehicles are purchased through licensed auction partners (Copart, IAAI, etc.).