Who and Where to Pay DC

Payment Terms & Conditions for Internet Sales

Washington, DC, & Temple Hills

As a buyer at Capital Auto Auction (Capital) you agree to be bound by the following Payment Terms and Conditions. Capital reserves the right to amend Payment Terms and Conditions at any time without any prior notice to you. Unless otherwise stated, all prices and fees are quoted in U.S. Dollars.

Deposit Collection: Upon winning the bid on a vehicle, every public bidder is required to post a deposit between $300.00 and $500.00 depending on the price of the vehicle via the credit card entered on file during the registration process that will be applied towards the final purchase price including fees. If you, the bidder, fail to obtain the balance of the purchase price, or fail to proceed with the sale within 48 hours of the sale, the deposit becomes non-refundable as liquidated damages not a penalty, and is forfeited. Every dealer bidder is required, within 48 hours of the sale to pay for purchases in full including fees, if a dealer bidder fails to proceed with the sale, the dealer bidder is required to post a relist fee between $300.00 and $500.00 depending on the price of the vehicle or be subject to revocation of bidding privileges, up to and including legal proceedings through Capital Auto Auction.

Payment Deadline: If you are the successful bidder you must pay for the vehicle in full within two (2) business days, not including the date of the sale, or you will be subject to a $50 late payment fee. Failure to pay for the vehicle within three (3) business days will result in liability for relist fees, forfeiture of your convenience fee, and suspension of your account.

Payment Methods: We accept the following forms of payment for vehicle purchases: cash, cashier’s or certified bank check (drawn from U.S. bank only), or wire transfer. Payment shall be made to Capital. A Payment may be made by Visa or Mastercard, a fee of 2.95% of the amount charged will be added to the total. If payment is made by cashier's or certified bank check, it may take up to 7 business days for the check to clear. Vehicles will NOT be released until the check clears.

Direct Deposit into Truist Bank: If you wish to pay for your vehicles by direct deposit you need to notify our office by sending an email to [email protected] or call our office at 202-269-3361

Bank Name: Truist Bank

Wire Transfer Instructions: If you wish to pay for your vehicles by wire transfer:

Account Name: Capital Auto & Truck Auction, Inc.

Account Number: 1000159433092

ABA Number: 054001547

Bank Address: 8510 Connecticut Ave, Chevy Chase MD 20815

¤ Capital will check periodically throughout the day for incoming wire transfers as well as cash deposits, which may not appear on Capital Auto Auction's statement until the following business day.

¤ To check on the status of a wire transfer please call 1-202-269-3361

¤ Capital Auto Auction is closed Sundays

Vehicle Removal: Vehicles can not be removed from Capital until paid for in full. Your Capital Auto Auction receipt showing full payment must be presented at the gate to remove the vehicle from Capital premises. Vehicles purchased must be picked up within 2 days of the Time of Sale as stated above to avoid storage fees of $25 per day.