Selling Benefits
At Leominster Car Auctions, we aim to make selling your car easy and ensure you get the best possible price. Once you complete the entry form, we handle the rest. Our process is quick, hassle-free, and secure, eliminating the need for time wasters, strangers at your home, or waiting for phone calls. Our auction room is filled with a diverse range of buyers, including regular attendees, traders, and new customers, all competing to purchase vehicles. This competitive environment helps ensure you get the best possible price for your car.
Vehicle Entry Form (download here)
Entries
We are open for vehicle entries from 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Friday. On sale days, we accept entries until 7 PM. However, to be included for live bidding, vehicles must be here by 2 PM. All entries will be available for buyers attending the auction.
Vehicle Documentation
Prior to presenting vehicles at auctions, it is crucial to gather all relevant documents and information. This ensures transparency, facilitates accurate value assessment, and enhances buyer confidence. Essential and non-essential items to bring include:
- V5 (Essential)
- Service History (Non-Essential)
- Invoices for Previous Work (Non-Essential)
- Spare Key (Non-Essential)
Benefits of Selling with Us
- Free Advice
- Free Valuation
- Free Marketing
- Quick Payment
Simple Steps to Selling Your Vehicle
1. Drop off Your Vehicle
- Bring your vehicle to us, or we can collect it from you. Click here to view our collection services.
- Ensure your vehicle is clean, tidy, and free of personal belongings. We offer valet services if needed.
2. Complete the Entry Form
- Download and complete the entry form using the available documents and items that come with the car. Include service history or any invoices for work done, as well as spare keys.
3. Set Your Reserve Price
- Consider the vehicle’s age, model, mileage, condition, and service history. We will work hard to achieve your reserve price.
- Take advantage of our free valuation.
4. Auction Preparation
- Once your vehicle is with us, we will photograph it, arrange for Exterior valet services if required, add it to our online stock list, and check all paperwork. Your car will then be entered into the next auction.
- You do not need to attend the auction as long as we have a daytime and evening contact number.
- Your vehicle will not be sold for less than the reserve without your consent.
Sold as Seen
All our vehicles are sold "As Seen," which means they are sold in their current condition without any warranties or guarantees. Buyers accept the vehicle with all its existing faults, whether known or unknown.
It is still compulsory to mention major issues on the entry form, including if the vehicle has been an insurance total loss, re-registered, or has any outstanding hire purchase agreements. This helps maintain transparency and ensures a fair sale for both the buyer and seller. if the seller fails to disclose any of these the the vehicle sale will be cancelled and entry charges will still apply.
Provisional Sales
If your vehicle is sold provisionally (reserve price not met), we will negotiate between you and the potential buyer to agree on a price. Be prepared to negotiate; we will do our best to get the highest price possible. It is not essential for the seller to be present at the auction, we will contact you via phone to discuss your bid.
Re-entering Unsold Vehicles
If your vehicle does not sell, speak to our staff. We can re-enter it in another auction, but this requires paying another entry fee. Consider lowering the reserve price if it was too high initially.
External Marketing Strategies
To maximize your vehicle's exposure and attract more potential buyers, we utilize a variety of external marketing strategies. This includes online advertising, social media campaigns, and listings on popular automotive websites. Our comprehensive marketing approach ensures that your vehicle reaches a wide audience, increasing the chances of a successful sale.
Buy it now
Between sales, your vehicle remains available for purchase and is displayed online, giving buyers the opportunity to purchase outside of regular auctions with our buy it now service.
If you have any questions about selling with us, please call us at 01568 708561. We are happy to help.
