What is online auction?

The majority of vehicles entered into auction in the UK are ex-company fleet vehicles and as such usually have a good service history and have been well kept. Car

dealer groups also take advantage of auto auctions in order to sell on any excess stock whilst smaller, local car dealers will use them to fill spaces on their forecourts.

Auctions in the UK are also used by banks, local and central Government, private sellers and car dealerships.

By attending car auctions in the UK you get access to a unique range of vehicles:

Direct from the manufacturer

Later model vehicles

Cars available from ex-fleet, finance and lease companies

Part-exchange motors from dealers

Budget and family models including MPVs

Specialist marques, Top Car and other prestige motor auctions

Plant and Machinery

Motorbikes

Cars and Caravans

Reputable auto auctioneers will be members of a professional body. Look for affiliation to the National Association of Motor Auctioneers - a plaque bearing their crest

should be displayed on the wall somewhere. Membership of the (NAMA) is the nearest you will ever get at motor auctions to a guarantee of fair play and honesty.

Cars and VAT

When making payment for a vehicle bought at auction it is advisable to be aware of the VAT situation. A check should be made with the sales officer regarding the VAT

status of a vehicle before bidding on it. (This is not specific VAT or tax advice - check with the relevant office for the current situation)

Indemnity Insurance

On top of the hammer price, you will have to pay a small charge for indemnity insurance. This is an extremely worthwhile fee that assures that you have "good title" to

the car. This indemnity normally costs only small percentage of the hammer price

Motor Auctions UK Website

GAUK Motors.co.uk is a national auction directory and auction event calendar for the United Kingdom. Launched in 2015 the site now lists all vehicles at auction. It

began by publishing lists of auction houses that are used by government and police agencies to sell items throughout the country.

A dealer auto auction is a specialized form of auction. Millions of vehicles are sold at such dealer auto auctions every year. These auctions are restricted for the