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[Bridgecity]

^ I like the auction idea.  A friend has his dealers license and uses the auctions quite frequently.  I should touch base with him.

[GreatBigAbyss]

What are the ethics on saying 'runs and drives' and not bringing up the failing CVT at all at an auction.

I feel like because things are less personal at an auction, the term 'buyer beware' applies more? 

I dunno, how scuzzy is that?  Is it scuzzy at all?  Is it accepted? 

I feel like anyone buying a 13 year old (can't believe 2013 was already 13 years ago....wtf) Nissan with a CVT at an auction should be wary to begin with, right?  Just assume that the CVT is probably failing, without being told it directly?

Isn't that why auction prices are lower than private or dealer sales to begin with?  Because there's an element of risk that's just accepted as a cost of doing business?

[Revelations]

There is ZERO ethics with auctions, especially dealer auctions. Unless its a blatantly obvious problem (loud knock, doesn't move or run at all) anything goes. It's buyer beware. Bridge has a friend with a dealer license so he can run it on TradeRev (instant 45 min live dealer action) providing he has access to it.

At auction as-is is exactly that. Some mom and pop auctions will ask you if there are any known issues prior to listing.

[Bridgecity]

Buddy suggested I put it on PBR (local auction), but suggested I keep the description accurate as anyone can bid on vehicles from those auctions.  He didn't make any other suggestions so guessing he doesn't want to deal with it.  I'm not going to push him.

[GreatBigAbyss]

The last hailstorm damaged our roof a fair bit.  I was up there looking around yesterday, and there are definitely some broken/holed shingles, and the plastic flashing around our main stack took a direct hit, with a 2" hole through it.  Any water going in there will head straight for the attic.  A pro would probably be able to see more.

So, we're going to need a new roof.  Great, we've got insurance.  Except, no.  Apparently, because we can't prove how old our roof is (it was replaced before we bought the house, and it's in good shape, but we didn't get any receipts or proof verifying it's age), our insurance company is only covering 20% of the cost of our replacement.  And that amount is just below our deductible. 

The annoying part is that my insurance company sent me a letter a few years ago telling me that this was happening, so it's not exactly a surprise.  But did they reduce my rates because now they have less risk?  Hell no.  My premiums have actually doubled over the last few years, despite no claims. 

So, fuck, we're going to be completely out of pocket to replace the roof.