When browsing vehicles as an international buyer, there are a number of factors you need to review to determine how easy it will be to export the vehicle. This article discusses titles as they relate to the exportability of vehicles. In each of our listings as an international you'llbuyer, you’ll see color-coded status indicators that tell you whether a vehicle with that title type can be exported to your country. This guide explains what each color means and what steps to take.
What the Color Indicators Mean
AutoBidMaster uses a simple traffic light system to help you quickly identify which vehicles you can export:
- Green = Export allowed – proceed with confidence regarding the title condition, check other factors.
- Yellow = Export allowed with conditions – additional title processing required.
- Red = Export not allowed or blocked – cannot be exported.
- Gray = Information pending – check back later.
These indicators appear on vehicle details pages and help you make informed bidding decisions before the auction.
Green Status: Export Allowed for this title type
What It Means:
The vehicle has proper documentation that allows export to your country. You can bid on and export this vehicle with standard processing.
What to Do:
- Review the vehicle details and condition.
- Bid with confidence knowing the title will not stand in the way of exporting.
- After winning, follow standard payment and shipping procedures.
- Expect standard title processing timelines (typically 5-6 weeks for most states).
Yellow Status: Export Allowed with Conditions for this title type
What It Means:
A vehicle with this title type vehicle can be exported, but it requires additional title processing or documentation before shipment. This typically involves obtaining proper export-ready documents.
What You'll Need:
AutoBidMaster can obtain proper export documentation for these vehicles:
- Processing fee: $50-500 (depending on current document type and required processing).
- Additional processing time beyond standard timelines.
- No action required from you until after purchase.
What to Do:
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Contact AutoBidMaster if you want to:
- Confirm the exact processing fee for this specific vehicle.
- Understand the timeline for obtaining export documents.
- Verify the vehicle can be exported to your destination country.
- Factor the additional fee into your total cost calculation.
- After winning, AutoBidMaster will handle document processing.
- Expect a longer timeline for receiving export-ready documents.
Red Status: Export Not Allowed for this title type
What It Means:
This vehicle cannot be exported to international destinations, or faces significant legal or regulatory barriers that prevent export.
What to Do:
- Do not bid on red-status vehicles if you plan to export.
- If you have questions about why a specific vehicle shows red status, contact support with the lot number.
- Consider alternative vehicles with green or yellow status.
Gray Status: Title Information Pending
What It Means:
The title information for this vehicle hasn't been received or verified yet. Export eligibility cannot be determined until title documents arrive.
What to Do:
- Check back in 24-48 hours – the status will update automatically.
- Add the vehicle to your watchlist to monitor status changes.
- The vehicle listing will show when information was last verified.
- If the auction date is approaching and the status is still gray, contact support for an update.