Arbitration: When is a claim valid?

April 7, 2025
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Arbitration: When is a claim valid?

All of these conditions must be true when the claim is submitted:

  • The claim isn't for wear or a wearable component.
  • The issue wasn't disclosed at the time of sale.
  • The buyer submitted the claim within the arbitration window.
  • The buyer paid for the auction within 24 hours of the seller accepting their bid.
  • The buyer hasn't previously submitted a claim on the auction.

All of these conditions must be true when the claim is submitted and remain true until we close the claim:

  • The buyer hasn't sold the vehicle.
  • The buyer hasn't fixed the issue they're claiming.
  • The buyer hasn't driven the vehicle 150 miles or more since the time of sale.

A claim is valid if it meets all of the conditions above. A valid claim doesn't automatically qualify for resolution.

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Ineligible vehicles

Buyers can't submit arbitration claims on the following vehicles:

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Contact us

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Log in to our website, go to My ACV, and click the chat bubble.

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service@acvauctions.com

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1-800-553-4070, option 4

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Disclaimer

This article does not replace or modify ACV’s policy; it is only a summary. You can find ACV’s policies on our website.

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