James Bros. Auto Sales
is
My Used Car Dealer
Guaranteed Used Cars
Delivery Terms:
Taxes and Registration Fees - Escrow Deposits to Hold a Vehicle Until Final Payment and Delivery - Test Drives Off-Site Pre-Purchase Inspections
Taxes - Title and Registration Fees
Texas
Residents must pay 6.25% State Sales Tax. Ad Valorem Tax is 0.002508%.
As an Example: Sales Tax on a $10,000.00 Selling Price would be
$625.00. Ad Valorem Tax would be $25.08. Residents in Texas must also
pay a Documentary Fee of $50.00 plus, License Receipt and Title Fees of
$35.50.
Emissions and Inspection Fees
When
required, Updates for License Stickers, Safety and Emissions Inspection
shall be paid by buyer. Vehicles which are to be registered in a County
which requires Emissions Testing
may require Emissions Inspection Certification. Buyers living in
California or States which have adopted California Emissions Standards
should verify compliance before purchasing.
Pre-Purchase Inspections
First
things first! We are a one price seller and do not engage in inflated
or marked up pricing. For this reason, please don't expect to use an
inspection report as a negotiation tool or expect us to repair or
replace items free of charge. That being mentioned, Customers are
always welcome to have a pre-purchase inspection performed before
taking delivery of a vehicle. Said inspections must be performed during
normal business hours and at the expense of the customer. We shall not
authorize anyone to dismantle, remove, repair, replace, leave parts
unassembled or otherwise change or cause anything to become changed. In
other words, make sure you deal with a competent and reputable mechanic
as you will be held liable for whatever happens to our vehicle.
Customer is responsible for making sure all items such as radiator
caps, oil caps, dipsticks, bolts, nuts, electrical connections, spark
plugs, spark plug wires, connections, connectors, clamps, hoses, etc.
have been replaced in a secure manner before driving vehicle. Some
parts are fragile and can easily become broken when handled. As an
example customers should be advised that spark plugs and spark plug
wires may break easily when removed. Likewise, connectors, bolts, nuts,
fasteners, connectors, etc. could easily become broken. This is
especially true when vehicles are being worked on by an inexperienced
or ill-equipped person.
Anything
which causes the vehicle to become different in condition to the
original condition when removed from the lot shall be the
responsibility of the customer. In other words, the customer shall be
held liable for any damages, regardless of the cause or person who is
responsible. We shall not be held liable for injuries which may occur
as the result of inspections being performed. Purchasers
must provide proof of insurance before leaving lot. In the event a
non-refundable deposit has been placed prior to pre-purchase
inspection, said deposit shall not be waived for any reason.
In
closing this topic, just in case you are wondering why we make such a
big deal about this subject. Although it rarely happens, folks have
pretended to perform a pre-purchase inspection but instead, they used
our truck or vehicle to pull a trailer or move furniture for their
mother-in-law (or someone else). Please, don't think it's okay to
borrow one of our four-wheel drives to help rescue your brother-in-law
when he's stuck in the mud! (We've also had parts either stolen or
swapped out too!) We've also been left waiting after hours for someone
that probably accomplished nothing more than lollygagging on the other
side of town when our vehicle could have been on the lot and available
for a serious purchaser. Stunts of this type aren't nice and are in
total violation of trust and fair play. Having read all of this, we
hope you now understand why we are so darn picky about this subject.
Out of State Buyers
We
do not collect taxes for other states. Out of State Buyers must pay Ad
Valorem Tax upon purchase. Sales Tax, Registration, Title and Other
Fees shall be paid by buyer in buyers' home state.
As Is or Warranty
Although
most of our vehicles do in fact come with some type of warranty, All
Vehicles should be considered Sold As-Is Unless Otherwise Specified.
Some vehicles may not be eligible for Extended Service Plans. Some
newer model vehicles may still be covered by a Manufacturers Warranty.
Seller does not assume the responsibility for record keeping or other
requirements for compliance with an existing Manufacturer's Warranty or
Extended Service Plans. If applicable, Transfer Fees for Warranties and
Extended Service Plans are Not included in the Sales Price and must be
paid by the buyer. Specific information concerning Limited Warranties
and Extended Service Plans or other items will be gladly made available
upon request.
Proof of Insurance - Verification of Funding - Causes for Delayed Delivery
In
some cases, vehicle delivery will not be made until Proof of Insurance
has been received and Full Payment of Funds has been verified as
received and Securely Deposited in our Bank. This is a standard
business and banking procedure and is designed to protect the interest
of all parties. We will not accept personal checks drawn on Out of
State Banks. We accept personal checks on a limited basis. Verification
of Full Coverage Insurance may be required before we will accept a
personal check. For more information concerning personal checks please
contact us.
Preferred Method of Payment and Proof of Insurance
In
order to expedite the delivery process and to avoid the requirement to
provide Full Coverage Insurance prior to delivery, the preferred
methods of payment are either payment in Cash or Payment via Bank to
Bank Wire Transfer! Please contact us for more details.
Cashiers Checks, Money Orders, PayPal and Western Union's Bid Pay
Note:
We have strict requirements concerning the acceptance of Cashiers
Checks, Money Orders and Electronic Payments such as PayPal and Western
Union. Upon approval, we will only accept Cashiers Checks that are
delivered "In Person" meaning, the Purchaser
must hand deliver said check directly to us. Said check shall include
the Customer's name as the Payee! Cashiers Checks must be for the Exact
Amount of the Total Sales Price as stated in the sales contract! We
will not accept a Cashier’s Check from an Agent or any person other than the vehicle purchaser!
Electronic Escrow Deposits
We
do not accept Full Payment by PayPal or Western Union. We only approve
such methods for the purpose of making a small Escrow Deposit in order
to reserve a vehicle until final and secure payment arrangements can be
made. Escrow Deposits are normally $100.00 and for the purpose of
holding a vehicle for a period of up to 5 calendar days, $200 for 10
Days or $300.00 for 2 weeks. A larger deposit may be required for
Specialty Vehicles or to hold a vehicle for longer periods or during
periods of high seasonal demand. All Deposits should be considered
Non-Refundable if the sale isn't completed! However, in some cases, an
Escrow Deposit may be considered refundable depending on agreed
conditions as set forth in the Deposit Contract and shall be credited
toward the final sales price when the sale is consummated. Please find
more information in the below section entitled, "Deposit to Hold a
Vehicle".
Out
of town purchasers are advised to contact us for questions or for more
information on acceptable methods of payment. Deliveries are to be made
during normal business and banking hours. However, in some cases, Out
of Town Customers may find it more accommodating to take automobile
delivery after hours. Such delivery may be made available upon approval
(Except Sunday) for an additional fee (Usually $35.00, Except Holidays)
which shall be priced according mutual agreement. Note: We do not
charge such additional fees for vehicle deliveries completed during
normal business hours. We Do Not Work on Sunday!
Deposit to Hold a Vehicle
Note:
The following text is intended merely as a summary of the procedures
for holding a vehicle for a future purchase. Please contact us for
specific details. In some cases a "Deposit" can be paid in order to
hold a vehicle for a specified period of time in order for the Buyer to
have ample time to complete the transaction and make arrangements for
delivery of the automobile. A Deposit is not an additional fee as
Deposits are fully credited toward the final purchase price upon
finalization of the purchase.
However, Deposits
are non-refundable if the buyer does not complete the sale within the
allotted time period as mutually agreed in the Deposit Contract.
Deposits may be made either in person or online via www.paypal.com or
Western Union. A Deposit is a mutually agreed contract that is usually
completed by fax whereby we will fax a copy of the Deposit Contract to
the Customer for approval. Once said contract has been returned to us
(and the deposit monies received) we shall remove the vehicle from the
market and reserve the vehicle exclusively for the Customer.
All
Deposits shall be considered Non-Refundable unless a "Conditional
Deposit" has been agreed to, whereby the Buyer has the option to view
and inspect the vehicle and determined it to be as described in the ad
and/or in the event the purchase will be made contingent upon the
purchaser being able to obtain financing. In such cases where the
deposit is contingent upon a pre-purchase inspection, buyer shall
exercise right to inspect and test drive the automobile within the
specified time period. Failure to complete such inspection within the
aforementioned time period shall be deemed a waiver of buyers' rights
for refund.
In cases where the Deposit has been placed contingent upon the
Customer's ability to obtain financing, the Customer shall be required
to provide proof that the subject loan was not approved. Said proof
shall be a "Reason for Denial of Credit" statement from the lender.
(Such statements are a mandatory document that must be presented to the
applicant in the event a loan isn't approved.) When applicable, failure
to deliver a Reason for Denial of Credit Statement within 15 days from
the relative date of denial shall be deemed a waiver of buyers' rights
for refund. (In other words, if a person has paid a deposit contingent
upon financing, we want valid proof the purchaser's loan didn't go
through before making a refund.)
Deposits
are considered on an individual basis and must be agreed to by all
parties in writing. Should purchaser not be able to complete the sale
within the specified time period as outlined in the deposit contract,
the automobile will be placed on the open market for sale. Said Deposit
shall be retained by Seller and not returned or refunded. In other
words, please don't send a deposit to hold a vehicle unless you are
fully capable and truly intend to complete the sale as outlined in the
deposit agreement.
International Customers - Exporting - Tariffs - Duties - Storage Pending Export
International
Customers should have all Passport Documentation, Permission to Travel
and Enter the United States Verified Before sending a deposit. Dealer
shall not be held liable for Inability to Export and makes no claims
regarding Export Tariffs, Taxes, Duties or Fees and shall not be
responsible for storage unless prearrangements have been made. All
vehicles which are purchased for Export may not be later resold within
the United States. Titles for such vehicles will have the words "For
Export Only" stamped in accordance with the Foreign Motor Vehicle
Dealer Rule.