FlipLane Wholesale Co-op
Table of Contents
- Section 1: Operating Overview & Principles
- Section 2: Getting Started & Onboarding (KYC & Power of Attorney)
- Section 3: Wholesale Auction Gateways (OVE, Copart, IAAI, EdgePipeline, Central Dispatch)
- Section 4: Membership, Billing & Transaction Clearing Fee Schedule
- Section 5: Frequently Asked Questions (Licensing, Plates, Floorplans, Tax Exemption)
- Section 6: Support Desk & Emergency Auction Bid Contacts
- Section 7: Enterprise Data Protection & Security Compliance
- Section 8: Operational Standards & Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
Section 1: Operating Overview & Principles
FlipLane is an automotive wholesale purchasing cooperative organized to empower independent car dealers, licensed brokers, and accredited automotive investors. Through Byrd Dawgs Automotive Group LLC, holder of Georgia Used Motor Vehicle Dealer License #GA-406, authorized members gain direct access to North America’s closed, dealer-only auto auction terminals.
Traditional wholesale brokers levy unpredictable commissions and markups of $500 to $1,500 on winning bid hammers. FlipLane eliminates dealer markups by establishing a predictable, flat $250 monthly co-op membership, allowing participants to retain 100% of vehicle margins.
Section 2: Getting Started & Onboarding
All members must submit government-issued photo identification (Driver's License or Passport) and business formation records. Submissions are screened against federal OFAC lists and Patriot Act registries within 15 minutes.
Because auction purchases are consummated under Georgia Dealer License #GA-406, participants execute a limited power of attorney allowing Byrd Dawgs Automotive Group LLC to sign reassignments and release gate passes.
Members maintain an active monthly membership of $250 via credit card or bank ACH, granting continuous bidding privileges without contract lock-in.
Access credentials to ByrdDawgsOS are provisioned with encrypted session isolation (AES-256-GCM), protecting both co-op members and auction systems.
Section 3: Wholesale Auction Gateways
Full simulcast and run-list access to dealer, lease return, and bank repo lots nationwide. 7-day or 14-day Post-Sale Inspections (PSI) can be ordered directly prior to delivery.
Nationwide access across 200+ yards for clean-title repos, insurance salvage, and fleet lease vehicles with VB3 virtual stage live bidding.
Access to I-Bid LIVE, Buy Now lots, 360-degree high definition vehicle walkarounds, and verified engine start audio recordings.
Network of over 30 independent physical dealer auto auctions across the United States for local trade-in inventory.
Direct vehicle load posting on the national carrier load board at true dealer freight rates, avoiding third-party freight broker fees.
Section 4: Membership, Billing & Transaction Clearing
| Service | Fee | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Co-op Tier Membership | $250 / mo | Includes all 5 auction terminals; zero markup on hammer price. |
| Title Reassignment | $150 / car | Wholesale title processing under License #GA-406 & FedEx Priority. |
| Gate Pass & Carrier Release | $0 (Free) | Electronic release dispatched upon certified clearing. |
| Floorplan Processing | $75 / car | Draft documentation with NextGear, AFC, Floorplan Xpress, etc. |
| Outgoing Bank Wire | $25 | Auction clearing settlement wire (inbound wires are free). |
Note: Same-day wire cutoff is 3:00 PM EST. Late fees assessed by auctions due to delayed funding are passed through to the member.
Section 5: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
A: Byrd Dawgs Automotive Group LLC operates under Georgia Used Motor Vehicle Dealer License #GA-406. All transactions are legally executed through this licensed entity.
A: Yes. 45-day dealer drive-out transit tags are issued under Georgia DMV rules for transport from auction to buyer facility.
A: All purchases are wholesale exempt under Georgia Form ST-5 (Sales and Use Tax Certificate of Exemption). No retail sales tax or TAVT is charged at auction.
A: Yes. FlipLane coordinates directly with NextGear Capital, AFC, Kinetic Advantage, and Floorplan Xpress for draft reconciliation.
A: FlipLane adheres to standard NAAA arbitration rules. Undisclosed damage exceeding $500 must be submitted within 48 hours or within active PSI windows.
Section 6: Support Desk & Emergency Contacts
Section 7: Enterprise Data Protection & Security Compliance
All sensitive operational and wholesale auction credentials are protected via bank-grade symmetric AES-256-GCM encryption and single-use cryptographic session tokens. Private upstream portal keys and member banking records are never exposed to client browsers or third-party tracking scripts.
Transactional messages, auction win notices, and gate release documentation from fliplanes.com are cryptographically verified using SPF, DKIM, and DMARC alignment protocols to guarantee message deliverability and eliminate email spoofing.
Enforced Safeguards: Strict role-based authorization (403 gating), cryptographic CSRF token validation on all transactional forms, rate-limiting on sensitive access points, hardened security headers (X-Frame-Options, Content-Security-Policy, X-Content-Type-Options), and tamper-evident administrative audit trails.
Continuous Security: Real-time anomaly detection and strict session isolation ensure zero unauthorized access to member transaction data or vehicle bidding history.
In adherence to automotive dealer regulatory standards and commercial finance safeguards, all system access events are logged and reviewed. The security posture is maintained under the continuous supervision of Byrd Dawgs Automotive Group LLC.
Section 8: Operational Standards & Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
Winning auction bids require complete settlement by 3:00 PM EST on the day of sale via wire transfer or ACH clearing. Failure to meet the clearing window may result in auction relist charges or gate clearance delays.
Vehicle titles received from auction clearinghouses are audited, legally reassigned under Georgia Dealer License #GA-406, and dispatched via FedEx Priority Overnight within 24 business hours of physical receipt. Full tracking telemetry is posted directly to the member's Title Desk.
Electronic gate releases, auction authorization buyer slips, and transport load clearances are generated immediately upon settlement confirmation, enabling swift carrier pickup without gate hold penalties.
The FlipLane operating infrastructure maintains a 99.9% availability commitment with continuous real-time data replication, geographically redundant offsite data archives, and 24/7 automated monitoring across all dealer portals and valuation engines.