PLEASE READ THIS DOCUMENT CAREFULLY! IT CONTAINS VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS, AS WELL AS LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS THAT MAY APPLY TO YOU.

1. Applicability.

These terms and conditions apply between you (“Customer”) and us, L.A. Wheel and Tire (“L.A. Wheel”) with respect to your purchases of L.A. Wheel products and accessories (“Products”). These terms and conditions shall apply and may NOT be altered, supplemented, or amended by the use of any other documents, unless the Customer and L.A. Wheel have signed a separate purchase agreement, in which case the separate agreement shall govern.

2. Taxes and Import Charges.

Customer agrees to pay all applicable sales taxes for all sales in the State of California.  On any sales of merchandise to be delivered outside the United States of America, Customer agrees to pay all duties, tariffs, taxes (including sales taxes, GST, VAT, etc.), brokerage charges and similar charges regarding importation of goods (collectively, “Import Charges”) that may be imposed thereon.  If Customer does not pay such charges directly, Customer agrees that L.A. Wheel may collect such charges by any legal means from Customer, and authorizes L.A. Wheel to charge any credit card or account furnished by Customer for the full amount thereof.  Any order returned due to Customer’s failure to pay Import Charges will be subject to a restocking fee and a charge for roundtrip transportation of the goods as well as any Import Charges paid by, or billed to, L.A. Wheel.

3. Shipping and Handling.

Shipping/Handling and truck delivery charges are calculated via the link provided in the auction site or our website. Third party billing for shipping will not be accepted.

4. Title; Risk of Loss.

Title to Products passes from L.A. Wheel to Customer on shipment from L.A. Wheel facility. Shipping damage or loss in transit are not the responsibility of L.A. Wheel after shipment by L.A. Wheel. If you want your shipment insured, you need to make special arrangements therefor.

5. Limitation of Damages and Liability.

L.A. Wheel shall not be liable to Customer for any special, incidental, consequential or punitive damages, or for any claim by any third party. Customer agrees that for any liability related to the purchase of Products, L.A. Wheel is not liable for any amount of damages above the aggregate dollar amount paid by Customer for the purchases under this agreement.  Cast aluminum used on wheels is, by its nature, very porous and can show some pinprick pitting or visible pores, depending on the OEM’s casting material and process.  Using our process of copper plating and hand polishing we can often remove or mask most of the pitting and pores, however depending upon the casting of the part and its condition when we receive it, it may not be possible to remove/mask all the visible pitting and pores.  Pinprick pitting or pores which we cannot remove or mask are not chrome defects covered by the warranty which justify return of wheels without a restocking charge.

6. Governing Law, Jurisdiction, Venue and Service of Process.

All of L.A. Wheel’s auctions and sales are made at and from its offices in the state of California, USA. Title and risk of loss pass when the wheels are delivered to L.A. Wheel’s shipper (or upon installation at our office if installed by L.A. Wheel).  Title and risk of loss for merchandise returned by a customer (under paragraph 9 below or in an exchange transaction) remain with Customer until received by L.A. Wheel at its office.  This agreement and any sales hereunder shall be governed by the laws of the state of California, without regard to conflicts of laws rules. Customer agrees that the exclusive place for jurisdiction and venue over any dispute disputes, claims or causes of action involving this Internet Site or this agreement, or involving or related to any auction and/or sale by L.A. Wheel, shall be in the federal or state courts located in the County of Los Angeles, state of California, and Customer consents to such jurisdiction and venue. Customer agrees that service of process on Customer by certified or registered mail sent to the “Bill To:” address shown on the Sales Order and/or Invoice related to any sale shall be as effective as personal service upon such Customer.

7. Headings.

The section headings used herein are for convenience of reference only and do not form a part of these terms and conditions, and no construction or inference shall be derived there from.

8. Availability of Product and Right to Refuse Service.

All sales are subject to availability; we reserve the right to cancel a sale and refund the customer the full amount if the product purchased is no longer available due to unforeseen circumstances.   L.A. Wheel and Tire reserves the right to refuse service to anyone, subject to applicable laws.

9. Returns.

Returns, exchanges and cancellations. All of products sold by L.A. Wheel are sold as-is, no warranty expressed or implied, unless otherwise specified. Returns of unused, unmounted merchandise accepted within 7 days at Customer expense. If you receive defective merchandise, we will provide a replacement or refund for such returns at our discretion. If you wish to return merchandise for any other reason, you will be subject to a restocking fee (see our Return Policies). Shipping charges are non-refundable. Wheels that have had tires mounted or used in any way are non-returnable. Return authorization number required for all returns. Check our FAQ for specific Return Policies based on product.

Please see our Product Warranty and Return Policies links for more information, which is incorporated into these terms and conditions by this reference.