Purchasing A Vehicle
Q: When are 'Physical' auctions held?
A: Auctions are held twice a week:
Wednesdays at 11 am
Fridays at 3 pm.
We now include Commercial & Plant in every Wednesday sales.
Q: When are 'Timed' auctions held?
A: Between Thursday & Monday ending at 11.00 am.
Q: What happens when I bid for a car?
A: If you are the highest bidder when the hammer falls the vehicle is yours. You should immediately make your way to the office where a member of staff from the rostrum will take your details including your identification which shows your name and address and collect your £500 cash deposit.
Q: What if I cannot make the auction and want to bid?
A: If you are unable to make the auction leave us your £500 cash deposit and we will bid on your behalf up to the amount you wish to pay, or you can register on this website for a temporary online bidding account.
Q: What is Proxy Bidding?
A: Proxy bidding is used when you leave an online bid on a vehicle prior to the sale. You are effectively getting the online system to bid on your behalf. The Proxy Bid system will only bid up to your maximum bid. Should your Proxy Bid be the highest bid on the vehicle that is the amount that we submit (not necessarily your maximum bid). To use Proxy Bidding you must be a registered account holder.
Q: Do I have to pay any charges?
A: Yes. A buyers fee and an Admin Fee
are added to the sale price on all vehicles sold (all fees are subject to VAT at the prevailing rate). Other charges may be added.
Q: How long do I get to pay the balance?
A: The outstanding balance is payable by the end of the following business day (that is by 5.30 pm on the Thursday following a Wednesday sale and by 5.30 pm on the Monday following a Friday sale) unless the vehicle is purchased with an, in which case full payment is due on the day of the sale (where it is offered). Should a purchaser fail to pay the outstanding balance within the stated time the deposit is non-refundable.
Q: What are your methods of payment?
A: Deposits if required are £500 in cash. The balance has to be paid by 'Bank Transfer'.
All transactions are subject to our full Terms and Conditions of Business.