Bellingham Public Auto Auction LLC

Came to look at a vehicle.. Watched them sell a truck with a clear broken frame that was undisclosed in the listing. Then another car with a hell of a rod knock i heard from 50 ft away. I walked away.

Just don't ever use these people. They are really really horrible. You will not be a satisfied seller. My clock was in perfect order actually and it sold for a fine price that was not the issue. The issue is that your hours of operation are incorrect since you're never in. You don't answer email when I said I had changed my mind and do isn't want to sell it. I tried for a week to reach you and got nothing until after the sale occurred. Poor business practice

Always super friendly, you can ask questions about the cars up for auction and they are upfront about if the car was able to drive-in or if it is going to have problems. Good place to find a cheap vehicle if you can find one that is not being bid on by dealers.

I bought a car that stated it may need brake work. And they were right, they need to be bled or do need new brakes. I was impressed and felt good that they were upfront. I drove the car approx 15 miles and the transmission started acting up so bad by the time I got home it wasn’t shifting hardly at all and the rpm’s wouldn’t go under 5. I had a mechanic look at it and the trans fluid was filled over by about 2 quarts and it smelled really burnt. Plus you can tell that some of the transmission fix like Lukas or one of those had been added. The mechanic said there was so much he recommends that I don’t add anymore at all. So much honey in it that there was hardly any of actual transmission fluid. So I feel totally disrespected and conned. Why be honest about half the problem. I don’t do business that way and won’t do business with people who are that way either. Really disappointed.

Wanted to share my experience about Bellingham Public Auto Auction. I decided to sell my car there and i realy liked thier system. Joe who works their made it real simple and hassle free for me and i would reccomend to anyone selling thier car to give them a call.Thanks Neno

Employees are very helpful- but do not bid on anything until you look in person at what you are bidding on.

They sometimes do good, but I feel they should put that if a vehicle has issues post it on the front with the picture, not have to open up multiple tabs and find it, seems deceiving. And at least let buyers know exactly what issues the vehicle may have, by asking the original owners what are the issues of the vehicles. Would be so helpful to buyers because it would save money for buyers from having to get it tested on top of getting the vehicle fixed. Other than that I like the place. I bought a Mercedes Benz and later it had a lot of issues and it was one of the second cars auctioned so I believed it would of been one of the best Cars on lot. So like they say if you can it may be better to find a private owner to buy a car.

I have purchased two cars from here, the first one needed a lot of work, but has been on the road for three years, the second one also needed a lot of work, but is a mechanically sound vehicle and worth the investment, they will turn over the engine if you ask, but I wish they did test drives like the one in Pasco.

Great day at the auction. Picked up a car for my son, and the staff was very helpful. Maya was great to work with and was very knowledgeable about the paperwork and transaction. I had an issue with my bank, and she was super patient and understanding while I dealt with them!! Jay was also helpful and got the car all set up and ready to go. Thanks all, we'll see you next month!

So I had a couple items that these people sold at a public online auction, and tho I admit not making the inquiries I should have, they represented as though there was merely a 5dollat listing fee, and failed to even mention that they actually would also charge nearly 35% making my 26o dollar sale only net me a 162dollar check, these people are charging exuberant amount of consignment while doing their best to not prrsent thier real fees clearly to the people listing with them, a stand up business would clearly state and make sure clients are aware of their commissions not breeze by the matter unless directly asked, stop being shady and make your costs clearly visible and understood from the start. Not to mention the terms and conditions they had posted online were completely contradictory to the way their business is run and when it was brought to their attention prior to this post, it was suddenly not available online any longer, simply stating to contact them for details, what are they so opposed to making public knowledge, their commissions?? There is likely a lawsuit in the future of their business unless they put a significant effort into sharpening up their business practices and ethics.