Auctions, Salvage, etc.

[Sufyaan]

Hi all,

Please can I get some recommendations on reliable/trustworthy car auctions, salvage auctions/sites, etc.
I have a budget of around £4-5k.

I've been warned to be cautious with car auctions and salvage sites. So just wondering if there are any decent options.
Was advised BCA may be a worthy option, as they allow return with full refund within 24 hours of collection if the car is not as described, unknown faults, etc. However, this may not apply to all vehicle categories.

Also been warned to stay well away from Copart!

Would really appreciate any pointers

[Collectingbrass]

Sufyaan said:

Hi all,

Please can I get some recommendations on reliable/trustworthy car auctions, salvage auctions/sites, etc.
I have a budget of around £4-5k.

I've been warned to be cautious with car auctions and salvage sites. So just wondering if there are any decent options.
Was advised BCA may be a worthy option, as they allow return with full refund within 24 hours of collection if the car is not as described, unknown faults, etc. However, this may not apply to all vehicle categories.

Also been warned to stay well away from Copart!

Would really appreciate any pointers

Why, what do you want to buy?

[ACCYSTAN]

Forget about BCA and Mainheim, the private buyers fees are ridiculous.
I am not even sure post covid they allow the public to bid anymore.
Ebay is mainly junk but you can find a few good cars if you spend the time and quiz the seller.

I think your much better buying from a dealership chain at this price range, as theres lots that can go wrong in this price bracket.

[Truckosaurus]

Silverlake who are a large breakers yard, seem to try to auction off cars when they first get them and if they have no luck, then start breaking them up -> https://auctions.silverlake.co.uk/

Might be less chance of something being tarted up for sale than something put through Copart by a private seller.

(As others suggest, and I'm sure the OP has asked the question before, this is only something you should be doing if you know what you are doing).

[blue_haddock]

Sufyaan said:

Hi all,

Please can I get some recommendations on reliable/trustworthy car auctions, salvage auctions/sites, etc.
I have a budget of around £4-5k.

I've been warned to be cautious with car auctions and salvage sites. So just wondering if there are any decent options.
Was advised BCA may be a worthy option, as they allow return with full refund within 24 hours of collection if the car is not as described, unknown faults, etc. However, this may not apply to all vehicle categories.

Also been warned to stay well away from Copart!

Would really appreciate any pointers

If your having to ask these kind of questions i really would doubt your ability to not get screwed over.

BCA are now strictly trade only so your not going to be buying from them so that would leave places like mannheim or aston barclay.

Many sales are now closed and only open to approved bidders (basically main dealer chains) which pretty much leaves the dregs as available to all and if your unable to identify a lemon your going to get burnt....

[Sufyaan]

Thanks for the advice and links. I'm going to look for something from a dealer/trader as this gives me the option to return if there are any issues within 30 days.
May keep an eye on a few auction sites but as mentioned, will have to be very careful to ensure I don't get stung.

[Ian Geary]

Worth checking, but not sure the consumer rights act 2015 covers auctions.

So your 30 days to reject will only apply to sales directly between a trader and a private individual.

And of course it's worthless unless you can enforce it.

[ACCYSTAN]

If you go down the auction route, there are a few decent independent auctions that don’t treat private buyers like scum.

It depends which part of the world you live in?

[Heaveho]

Dealing with Copart in the past has left me pretty pissed off. The Boxster I bought was paid for, then they damaged it with the fork lift and wouldn't even discuss it.

[ACCYSTAN]

Copart are a disgrace, far too many horror stories about how they operate.

People need to stop buying from them so they get the message.