FAQs
Buying a Vehicle
Selling a vehicle
Dealers
General
Buying a Vehicle
•What kinds of vehicles are found on AutoWeeklyInk.com?
AutoWeeklyink.com has more used cars, trucks, boats, RVs and motorcycles for sale in northern California than any other website or print publication. Private parties, franchise dealers and independent dealers advertise these vehicles. In order to find the “right” used vehicle, you can search by make, model, range of years and price range, as well as sub model and other keywords.
•Where are the vehicles on AutoWeeklyInk.com located?
AutoWeeklyink.com and Auto Weekly magazine are the industry leaders in connecting buyers and sellers of new and used vehicles in northern California. Although you may find a vehicle in Auto Weekly that is located in another part of the country, our focus is on advertising more vehicles in northern California than any other website or print publication.
When browsing for a vehicle to buy, you can supply your zip code and sort to see the vehicles closest to your location first.
•Am I buying my vehicle from AutoWeeklyInk.com?
NO - AutoWeeklyink.com and Auto Weekly magazine are classified photo advertising media, which bring together buyers and sellers of vehicles in northern California. AutoWeeklyink.com and Auto Weekly do not own or sell any of the vehicles that they advertise.
•Do any of the vehicles on AutoWeeklyInk.com come with a warranty?
Warranties provided by the sellers are available for many of the vehicles on AutoWeeklyink.com. In some cases, extended warranties on vehicles may be purchased from third parties. Auto Weekly does not directly provide any warranties or guarantees. To find out more information about a specific vehicle’s warranty or warranty options, please contact the seller.
•Are any of the vehicles certified?
Many of the vehicles for sale are certified by the dealer selling the vehicle. To find out more information about a specific vehicle’s certification, please contact the seller.
•Do I have to register to search for a vehicle?
You do NOT have to register with AutoWeeklyink.com in order to search for a vehicle. However, registration is quick, easy and free. Registered members have access to several advanced features:
•Buyers can save vehicles that are of interest for longer than the current internet
session (in My Saved Vehicles in My Account). This enables you to do thorough comparison shopping for as long as you need
to find the “right” vehicle.
•Sellers can place and pay for ads which will appear on AutoWeeklyInk.com, as well
as in any, or all, of the three editions of Auto Weekly Magazine.
•Registered members can participate in online promotions and email updates on new
developments at AutoWeeklyInk.com.
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Selling a Vehicle
•What kinds of ads are available on AutoWeeklyInk.com?
“Standard” Photo Ads and “Run ‘til It Sells” Photo Ads are available to PRIVATE PARTIES. A “Standard” Photo Ad appears online (with up to 4 photos) for at least 2 weeks (depending on when the ad is submitted) and for two weekly issues of Auto Weekly magazine (with a single photo).
A “Run ‘til It Sells” Photo Ad appears online for four weeks, and then you may renew it for free every four weeks as long as you need to sell your vehicle. There is a mandatory price reduction of $500 or 5% with each renewal. Up to 4 photos can be included with your online “Run ‘til It Sells” Photo Ad. Your “Run ‘til It Sells” Photo Ad will also run with one photo in Auto Weekly magazine for four weeks, plus an additional 4 weeks each time you renew your ad.
For DEAERS, Auto Weekly advertising professionals will design a customized package of targeted online and print advertising. Dealers should call the commercial advertising department at 800-540-2916, or email them at
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•How much do private party ads cost?
A “Standard” Photo Ad costs only $20 for two weeks. A “Run ‘til It Sells” Photo Ad costs $49.
•What is the deadline to place my ad online?
All ads submitted online between Monday and Friday noon will be included on AutoWeeklyink.com within 24 hours. Ads submitted online after Friday noon will appear on AutoWeeklyink.com no later than Monday noon.
Ads placed online by Wednesday 4:00 p.m. will appear in the following Friday’s issue of Auto Weekly magazine.
•How long will my ad run?
A “Standard” Photo Ad runs for two weeks on AutoWeeklyink.com (depending on when the ad is submitted) and in two weekly issues of Auto Weekly magazine. A “Run ‘til It Sells” Photo Ad runs for four weeks plus an additional week each time you renew your ad.
•When does my ad go “live” online?
All ads submitted online between Monday and Friday noon will be included on AutoWeeklyink.com within 24 hours. Ads submitted online after Friday noon will appear on AutoWeeklyink.com no later than Monday noon.
Ads placed online by Wednesday 4:00 p.m. will appear in the following Friday’s issue of Auto Weekly magazine.
•Will my online ad run in Auto Weekly magazine?
YES - To gain the most exposure for your ad, all Photo Ads placed online will run in Auto Weekly magazine. “Standard” Photo Ads will run for 2 weeks and “Run ‘til It Sells” Photo Ads will run for 4 weeks, and then you may renew it week by week as long as you need to sell your vehicle.
•How do I renew my ad?
Any ad placed online may be renewed by logging in to My Account, and going to the
specific ad in My Ads.
•Will you remind me to renew my ad?
YES – We will remind you to renew your ad at least 72 hours before your ad expires. We will send an email to the email address you provide when you registering with AutoWeeklyInk.com.
•How do I change or cancel my ad?
Any ad placed online may be modified or cancelled by logging in to My Account, and
going to the specific ad in My Ads.
Changes and cancellations made between Monday and Friday noon will be effective online within 24 hours. Changes and cancellations made after Friday noon will be effective no later than Monday noon. Changes and cancellations for Photo Ads made by Wednesday noon will be reflected in the following Friday’s issue of Auto Weekly magazine.
•Do you guarantee that my vehicle will sell?
Although we strongly believe that AutoWeeklyink.com and Auto Weekly magazine offer the best advertising value in northern California, we cannot guarantee results.
•What types of payment do you accept?
We accept MasterCard, Visa, and Discover for private party ads placed online. We also accept cash, checks and money orders if you are visiting our office or mailing in payment for your ad. We do not recommend mailing cash. Please make sure to include the completed Private Party Ad Form when mailing in your payment.
•Is my credit card information secure?
Using your credit card at AutoWeeklyink.com is completely safe. We use an advanced encryption technology that safeguards your personal information and ensures your privacy as it travels over the internet. We also maintain a certificate with Thawte that serves as an electronic substitute for your signature.
•What is your refund policy?
We are not responsible for errors made by customers. If you make an error in an
ad placed online, you may correct or modify your ad by logging in to My Account,
and going to the specific ad in My Ads.
Likewise, you may cancel any ad placed online by going to My Ads in My Account.
We do not issue refunds for private party ads.
If we make a material error in your ad, we will give you a credit toward
the purchase of future advertising.
•What is the best way to photograph my vehicle?
The best shot of your vehicle is a simple side shot taken with a digital camera. Also, please do not stand too close to your vehicle! A plain background such as trees or a wall will work best.
Photos taken with film may be scanned and uploaded, but the online photo quality may not be as good as digital photos. See the examples below:
•What if I do not have a digital camera or a scanner?
If you are unable to upload a photo of your vehicle to AutoWeeklyink.com, you may bring your vehicle to our office Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and we will take a photo for you at no additional cost.
Our office is located at 5550 Commerce Blvd, Suite 14, Rohnert Park, CA 94928. Map driving directions to our office using mapquest.com.
You may also bring your vehicle or a photo to any one of our conveniently located Photo Express Stops throughout the North Bay.
See an issue of Auto Weekly for a Photo Express Stop location near you, or call 800-540-2916.
•Can I mail my ad and photos of my vehicle?
You may mail photos of your vehicle, together with your payment and the completed Private Party Ad Form to: Auto Weekly, 5550 Commerce Blvd. Suite 14, Rohnert Park, CA 94928.
•Do I have to register to sell my vehicle on AutoWeeklyInk.com?
YES - We need to be able to communicate with you if you are selling a vehicle on AutoWeeklyink.com. Registration is quick, easy and free. Registered members have access to several advanced features:
• Sellers can place and pay for ads which will appear on AutoWeeklyink.com, as well as in Auto Weekly magazine.
• Sellers may renew, modify or cancel ads online and will receive email renewal reminders before their ads expire.
• Registered members may participate in online promotions and are entitled to receive email updates on new developments at AutoWeeklyink.com.
Go to My Account to Register Now!
•Why should I register?
Registering with AutoWeeklyInk.com is quick, easy and best of all FREE!
Once you become a registered member, you will have access to several advanced
features:
•BUYERS can save vehicles that are of interest for longer than the current internet
session (in My Saved Vehicles in My Account). This enables you to do thorough comparison shopping for as long as you need
to find the “right” vehicle. BUYERS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO REGISTER.
•SELLERS must register in order to place and pay for ads online with our simple
and user friendly online ad placement form.
Sellers may also save, renew, modify or cancel ads online and will receive email
renewal reminders before ads expire.
•ALL REGISTERED MEMBERS may participate in online promotions and are entitled to
receive email updates on new developments at AutoWeeklyInk.com.
Go to My Account to Register Now!
Dealers
• AutoWeeklyink.com and Auto Weekly are northern California’s premier sources for classified photo ads. We offer better customer service and generate better response than any other advertising source. That is why we have more northern California car, truck, boat, RV and motorcycle dealers advertising than any other website or print publication.
We welcome inquiries from franchise and independent dealers. Auto Weekly advertising professionals are eager to design a customized package of targeted online and print advertising for you. Dealers should call our commercial advertising department at 800-540-2916, or email us at
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General
•Who is Auto Weekly?
Auto Weekly was founded in 1991 as the California North Bay’s first classified photo advertising publication. Today, Auto Weekly magazine and AutoWeeklyink.com are the best advertising sources in northern California to connect buyers and sellers of new and used cars, trucks, boats, RVs and motorcycles. New issues of Auto Weekly magazine are published every Friday, and AutoWeeklyink.com is updated daily Monday through Friday.
Auto Weekly is a member of Target Media Partners, one of the largest and fastest growing independent advertising publishers in the United States. For more information about Target Media Partners, please visit targetmediapartners.com.
•Where can I find copies of Auto Weekly magazine?
Each week, a new edition of Auto Weekly magazine may be picked up in numerous northern California locations such as Blockbuster, 7-Eleven, Safeway, Albertson’s, K-Mart, Wal-Mart, and other participating restaurants, gas stations and convenience stores.
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