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Regardless of whether you are bidding in person or online, the auctioneer will ask for a specified amount for a starting bid. Bids will then rise in £100, £200 or more increments. If you're the top bidder, you'll need to pay a deposit, which is usually at least 10% of the vehicle's value.
When buying a car at auction, the price can be cheaper than purchasing in a private sale or from a dealership because you efficiently cut out the middleman. However, you must be knowledgeable when it comes to both cars and auction procedures before you make your consider visiting the saleroom to buy your next car.
Buying a car at auction could result in a great vehicle at a bargain price. However, there are plenty of risks involved. Always be sure to run a vehicle history report and investigate the car's history before parting with your hard-earned cash.
If there's one company that dominates the used car space, it's Autotrader. With decades of reputation on its side and the UK's most extensive catalogue of used car classifieds, Autotrader's main USP is that it really is the largest and most visited vehicle buying site in the UK.
In a traditional auction, there is a set auction day and time. The auctioneer will invite interested buyers to bid in quick succession. In a modern auction, you can submit bids online up until a final time and date. In both cases, the seller will set a reserve price.
The selection of items on sale will vary all the time. To see if your local police force has an eBay store, check its website or give them a call. You'll need to bid for most items, but you'll sometimes see a 'Buy It Now' option – read our eBay buying tips to make sure you get the best deal.
As the UK's leading online salvage auction platform, SYNETIQ features thousands of repairable vehicles every week. All the vehicles on our online car auctions are a great choice for trade professionals and mechanics with the skills and the know how to get them back on the road.
When you're purchasing the car from a private seller it's a legal requirement that they provide you with the detachable V5C/2 slip. The seller will then need to formally transfer ownership with the DVLA, they'll provide them with all your details such as full name and UK address, to register you as the car's new owner.
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