I have been looking to buy a secondhand car and came across www.manheim.co.uk who are a car auction in the uk, but has nayone ever bought from an Auction? What was it like? was the car any good? and can you but from them if you are not in the trade?
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Ocean Says:
sure, you want to buy a car and deal drugs.
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mc light Says:
anyone can buy from the auction, its like dealing with a dealership kinda, except the person who bids the highest wins, so be sure that you bring SOME money to the auction, trust me they have nice cars at auctions. and they have all sorts of models and makes in auctions. they even go down to motorcycles and ATVs.
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N Says:
The vast majority of auto auctions are for dealers only.
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dale b Says:
Manheim auctions are for motor vehicle dealers only. You can’t even get in the door without a dealer’s license. If you wan’t to attend a car auction, it will need to be one that is open to the public. Be careful, though. Once the gavel drops, you own whatever car you were bidding on. If it has a bad transmission, too bad…you still own it. Good luck.
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ken k Says:
dlr only
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Mercurous Says:
Manheim Auctions are for dealers only. You need to show a dealer’s license to get in and to get a bidder’s number. If you have a friend with a dealership, he can get you in and bid for you, which is what I did when I bought my last car.
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responder5 Says:
PLEASE READ THIS
http://www.manheim.co.uk/find_buy/guide.html?nav=topmenu#210. Auction Centre rules
Assured – A Manheim Auctions product which offers a 15 point mechanical check and a 3 day guarantee on the vehicle, offering peace of mind to the buyer.
* Catalogues – The listing of all vehicles to be offered for sale at a given Auction.
* Commercial Vehicles – Vans, Trucks, Trailers and Plant.
* Condition Report – A document detailing the vehicle description and any visible damage.
* Contract Hire – A longer-term rental agreement offered by Leasing Companies.
* Dealer Groups – A type of business seller at Auction. These vehicles are dealer part-exchanges from car dealerships.
* Fall of the Hammer – The ‘fall of the (Auctioneer’s) Hammer’ signifies the vehicle has been sold, and the Auctioneer will accept no further bids.
Featured sales – This section on the website shows forthcoming special auctions.
* Finance Houses – A type of business seller at Auction. Vehicles offered are ex-lease / finance vehicles and have been used by businesses for company fleet vehicles or private individuals.
* Financial Guarantee – Surcharge payable as a guarantee against loss of title to a vehicle.
* Hammer price – The price the vehicle is sold at, when the Auctioneer states the vehicle is sold and brings down the hammer.
* Leasing Companies – A type of business seller to Auction. Vehicles offered are ex-lease / finance vehicles and would most likely have been used by businesses for company fleet vehicles.
* Local Utilities – A type of business seller to Auction. Vehicles offered are generally commercial vehicles used by utility companies.
* Log Book – Vehicle registration document, also known as V5c.
* Lot number – This is the number allocated to the vehicle (will be marked on the vehicle) going through the auction, listed in the catalogue.
Manufacturer – A type of business seller to Auction. These vehicles will come directly from vehicle manufacturers.
* Non Runners – Vehicles that won’t start.
* Open / Closed Auction – Open auctions can be attended by all buyers. Closed auctions can only be attended by invited, normally trade, buyers.
Plant – A broad name to include all miscellaneous items sold at auction such as grass cutting and landscaping equipment, golf buggies, down to electric drills.
* Private buyers – Non-trade buyers i.e. the general public.
* Private cars – Vehicles entered into the Auction by the general public.
* Provisional Sale – When the vehicle has not met the Reserve Price set by the seller, we contact the seller to ask if they are willing to accept the highest bid made.
* Reconditioning – A professional service enabling the repair of cosmetic damage to a vehicle.
* Remarketing – A term to describe re-sale of used vehicles at Auction.
* Reserve Price – The minimum price the seller has specified for which they wish to sell the vehicle. This information is confidential to the Auction. If the reserve price is not met, the vehicle will be sold provisionally.
* Rostrum – The podium where the Auctioneer stands.
* Sold as Seen – Where a vehicle is offered without a guarantee.
* The Sale – The Auction.
* Trade – Refers to Motor Trade customers.
* VCAR – Vehicle Condition and Alert Register. If a vehicle has had extensive repairs which are registered on a vehicle database, this will be declared as VCAR.
* Vendors – People or companies who are selling vehicles at Auction.
* Warranted Mileage – Where the vendor confirms the mileage is correct. -
Ellen Says:
Hi, I don’t know where the others have got their info but i bought my previous two cars from Manheim (one just a week ago, its my baby) and also my uncle uses them up north. Majority of the auctions are open to the general public to attend and the only ones you cant go to say on their website “closed” or “trade only”. I used their “Hammer Time” services (yes those that are a certain age will now be singing M C Hammer) this allows you to download up to date catalogues and search for vehicles, OK it does come with a fee but weighing up the cost to travel to a auction centre and purchase a catalogue and not finding your car can cost more. I found the staff helpful and they have a central head office department that can answer your questions, very quickly by email. Anyhow my suggestion for first timers is read up on the auction website there is a guide to buying section, go and experience the auction but take your money because i bet you will get caught up in the buzz and buy a car!
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DER ALTE FIRZ Says:
Primarilly, you have to be a dealer to participate in Manheim Auto Auctions. You might get a dealer to buy one for you with a gratis of $200.00. He will buy the car, get all of the papers, contact you, and sell it to you.
Better off going to another auction in your area.
If you’re not a dealer, Manheim won’t even let you in the auction area. -
Mr. Answers Says:
There are many Manheim Auction Houses across the UK. I go to the Leeds one (not a dealer) and it’s great.
I’ve noticed some 1.6HDi Citroen C4′s going cheap regular. I normally buy one and sell it at a higher price!
