car auction advice

Wig

And the way to read those prices kindly given above by happychappy, Is to first of all note that each lot starts with then tells you the make and model and a little later the prices show. Because copy/paste loses some of the formatting the prices have started to get a bit muddled up. But any prices you see there refer to the car which was described before. After the prices the next lot begins with again.

Now the price you are most interested in is the cln, don't pay more than cln + 5% only if you really think it's worth it sometimes cln + 10%. Most lots will sell for between 'cln' and 'cln +5%' (in my experience - which isn't a whole lot of experience but that is what I have noticed).

Then on top of that will be the buyers fee for any given bid Phone up BCA brighouse and ask them what the buyers fee will be on a bid of 5,500 and this will give you an idea of what your total payment is going to be.

harveybobbles

One thing I've noticed with the fleet entry stuff is there is a lack of Picasso's. Most people are going for Grand Scenics, Honda Streams, VW Touran's etc.

united777

Thanks for all the comments, much appreciated.

Regarding main dealers i.e. evans halshaw, is there much haggling that can be done with them? For example if I see a car on there books for 6k how much should I be looking at getting them down by if any?

This info's just useful to know when making my comparison with auction prices.

harveybobbles

Remember that at an auctyion, its "sold as seen". So it's tough luck if the thing blows up next week.
Where as buying from a dealer, you getr warranty. And we need to make a margin too...

TTMCMschine

Just bought one today from auction. 2003 Ford Mondeo 1.8 LX 84,500 miles, £2500 including premiums etc.

Got it booked in for a full service on Wednesday.

harveybobbles

Not bad price. 2003? Facelift model? Lots aint. LX not the best spec, but a car's a car...

FannyHill

£2,500 sounds good.

TTMCMschine

Had it serviced & its as sound as a pound. Needed some brake pads replacing but that was it. No hidden nasties.

Looks like I was lucky

harveybobbles

Cool. Facelift model?

One thing to watch out with the 4/5 doors is the rear sub frame bushes. Total !!!!!! of a job to do!

harveybobbles

So, a few weeks in, is it still running nice...?!