NAAA guidelines effective June 1, 2026 define sale-light categories, required disclosures, buyer duties and arbitration procedures for in-lane and online transactions. ADESA's June 29 PSI terms add platform-specific limits.
A post-sale inspection is protection with conditions, not a warranty. ADESA says buyers pay the PSI fee regardless of outcome and do not receive reimbursement for transportation, reconditioning, other work or lost profit when a vehicle is returned.
Preserve the remedy before touching the car
Buyers must understand the sale type, disclosure threshold, title status, claim clock and required evidence before authorizing transport, repairs or resale. Local auction rules can add different title, pickup and storage obligations.
Price uncovered risk into the bid
The all-in buy cap should include inspection fees, transport exposure, title delay, lost-use time and the probability that a condition falls outside arbitration. Centralized teams need a current location-policy matrix.
What dealers should do
- Use a channel-specific prebid checklist.
- Preserve condition and evidence after sale.
- Stop recon until claim rights are protected.
- Maintain a location-policy matrix.
Auction and arbitration rights vary by sale type, platform, location and incorporated rules. Dealers should obtain legal and policy review for definitive guidance.
Cited references
- NAAA Arbitration Guidelines effective June 1, 2026 — Industry-standard document
- ADESA Clear post-sale inspection terms — Auction-platform policy