What is the best car auction website UK?
RAW2K is the UK’s premier online car auction website for the trade and public. We have 1000’s of used, salvage and seized vehicles for sale in our daily and weekly online auctions. Browse through our online stock of vehicles including cars, vans, motorcycles and scooters for sale.
Is British car auction open to the public?
When it comes to attending physical auction houses, for the most part you don’t have to be an auto trader or a used car dealer to join in the proceedings. There are many auctions held in the UK that both those in the trade and members of the general public are welcome to attend and purchase cars.
Are car auctions worth it UK?
As a rule of thumb, car auctions do represent a cheaper method of purchasing a used car, particularly when compared with buying through dealerships or private sales directly through an owner. This fee will vary but is usually around 5% (plus VAT) of the final sale price.
What does category N mean?
Category N write-offs are vehicles that have suffered non-structural damage and can be repaired to a roadworthy condition and put back into use. The term ‘non-structural’ covers a lot of ground these days and could include the bumpers and roof panel, not to mention the electrics, the engine and the seats.
What does Cat B mean?
Category B (often shortened to ‘CAT B’ break only) vehicles are cars, motorcycles, trucks, vans, buses (and any other type of motor vehicle) where the structural damage is deemed so severe that the vehicle’s chassis and structural frame are not permitted to return to the road.
Can anyone go to BCA auctions?
To attend BCA online sales, you must be a professional company and you must be registered. When you register online, you may receive your personal login by email within 1 working day from our Buyerteam.
Will BCA reopen?
Rumours are circulating in the motor trade market that BCA will not be reopening its auction houses. As it stands the company have confirmed that physical sites will remain closed and “under review” for the foreseeable future. BCA’s competitor Manheim is also continuing to only offer online auctions.
Are online car auctions legit?
Most online auction sites are perfectly reputable. But there are scams out there that target online car buyers. Some even “clone” reputable auction sites – everything looks legitimate, but it’s not.