CrashedToys: Toys for Dreamers

CrashedToys is a website for auctions of motorcycles and other vehicles (including sport bikes, called "PowerSports" in the U.S.) around the world. Every week, the platform's online auctions feature hundreds of used - with and without damage - motorcycles, ATVs, off-road vehicles, exotic and classic cars, boats, jet skis and snowmobiles. 

They are eagerly purchased around the world: some for repair and resale, others to help realize life-long dreams.

CrashedToys serves not only dealers, but also ordinary fans of cars and motorcycles. The company was founded in 2000 and quickly gained a reputation as one of the best online resources for the sale of specialty vehicles "without title" as well as decommissioned vehicles. 

In 2013, CrashedToys was acquired by Copart, one of the largest companies in the world to introduce online car auctions. This allowed CrashedToys to develop and expand its auction platform, offering used and repairable auto and motor vehicles from more than 180 Copart locations in the United States.

Starting your journey

CrashedToys has choices for everyone: disassemblers, body shops, metal buyers, dealers, and individual buyers.

If you want to buy a car or another vehicle at auction, you will need to take the following steps.

1. Make a deposit.

2. Find your broker.

3. Start your search for a car/motorcycle.

4. Add a vehicle to your watch list.

5. Join auctions.

6. Place bids.

7. Pay for and pick up your vehicle.

All the above actions can be conveniently performed using the CrashedToys Mobile app, which is available to be downloaded for free in the App Store.

Search on CrashedToys

Finding a vehicle is easy on the CrashedToys platform. View quality photos right in the search results and keep track of selected vehicles using the Watchlist feature. 

You can search for vehicles on the platform using many parameters:

• Type of vehicle

• Damage type

• Title type

• Popular items

• etc.

You can also find a car or motorcycle by year of manufacture, make, model, location, VIN number. Once your search is complete, refine your results using the appropriate filters. Open the photos in the modal windows for an extended view of the vehicle. From there, you can easily return to the auction.

Would you prefer to do a text search by typing in a word or phrase that describes what you're looking for? Use the Search toolbar at the top of any CrashedToys page.

If you have a query you'd like to return to later, click the "Saved Search" button at the top of any search results list.  

The ability to save searches and watch lists is available in the CrashedToys Mobile app.  They will not be lost when you log in to your CrashedToys account from your computer. 

For members who prefer to work with spreadsheets, CrashedToys provides vehicle sales data in CSV format (which can be transferred into Excel). This feature is currently only offered on the website. However, it is a great way to sort your vehicle data by lot number, time of auction, location of all lots scheduled for sale, etc.

Pre-bidding

CrashedToys members can place pre-bids on vehicles at any time up to one hour before the live auction. 

Keep in mind that by placing a pre-bid, you are increasing the price of the vehicle before the sale. 

Your bid will win if no other bidder offers a higher price for the lot at the pre-bid stage or during the live auction. 

Please note that if the amounts of the pre-bid and the live bid are equal, the virtual ("live") bidder who offered the highest price for the lot has the advantage.

After registration, send a government-issued photo ID using the license download program on the website. 

Pre-bidding is open to all CrashedToys bidders who have paid the auction participation fee (deposit) and submitted the required business licenses (if available).

Live Bidding

With CrashedToys' patented online auction technology, bidders can bid from the comfort of their home or office - using their computer, mobile device or through a broker by selecting one of the following options: "Auto Increase", "Own Bid", and "Monster Bid". 

As you compete against other bidders, watch the circular dynamic countdown timer. When the bidding stops, it will turn red.

However, even after this, sellers who have placed a minimum bid or a bid for approval can remind you of their presence. The winning bid is the bid accepted by the seller at 18:00 on the next business day after the close of bidding.

Buy It Now

You may purchase lots at a predetermined price. The Buy It Now feature is available for this purpose. It allows you to buy a vehicle for maximum profit.  

After winning an item

All purchases must be paid within two business days (not including the day of sale). Payments are made by money order, company check (this requires pre-approval of the auction) or wire transfer. Once you have received the seller's "approval" you can pay directly through your current ePay account or with cash, credit or debit card. 

Note! Currently, payments from within the CrashedToys Mobile app are not currently possible. Even if you win a bid on your mobile device, you will have to pay from your computer or in person to the auction cashier while attending the auction.

You can pick up the vehicle you won only after paying all the applicable fees (including storage, loading/unloading, overdue payments, etc.). 

Vehicle storage fees may vary depending on the location of the vehicle. Transportation services are not always available and information about them must be verified. 

To find out if your vehicle qualifies for future transportation, visit the vehicle lot details page immediately after you win your vehicle. The "Location and Shipping" section has all the information you need.

You can avoid difficulties associated with choosing a vehicle, checking its history and documents, customs clearance, delivery, and repair by contacting Columbus. 

Company specialists have been advising buyers purchasing vehicles at auto auctions for over 10 years. Not only does Columbus provide security in purchasing auto and motor vehicles, but also makes purchasing vehicles abroad profitable – in part due to reducing commission costs and delivery charges. 

This is facilitated by the company's dealer accounts at all major auto auctions in America and Europe and its long-standing relationships with international carriers, port and customs personnel, and experienced repairmen. 

Dream big and make your choice. Let Columbus take care of the rest!