Buying used UK auction cars with UK Car Imports is easy. First, pick a UK used car going to auction from the 30,000 cars listed
Search All Auction Vehicles. UK Car Imports lists 1 million quality used UK cars per year so finding what you want will not take long. Let us know the car you want to buy by clicking on ‘Buy this Car’.
buying used UK auction cars with UK Car Imports: Pricing
Pricing is listed in four parts. ‘Guide Price’ which is the book price, VRT estimate, Transport and Our Fee. VRT on every UK used car on UK Car Imports is automatically listed.
Our VRT algorithm is unique and no other site lists VRT on UK used cars. The price list provides full transparency on the cost of buying a UK car import. The Auction Guide Price is not a fixed price therefore you need a flexible budget. The best cars on UK Car Imports have are condition graded 1,2 or 3 with a clear mechanical report and a full service history. Furthermore, all used UK cars over 3 years old have an MOT in place. Bidders will pay more than Guide Price for the best cars and therefore many cars we buy go 10% over guide price. For the best quality vehicles you need to have a maximum budget of Guide Price +10%.
buying used UK auction cars with UK Car Imports: Choosing
Pick the used UK car, on UK Car Imports, you want to bid on and then send it to us by clicking on ‘Buy this Car’. We review the MOT history, Condition & Mechanical inspection reports and service history. We also check the VRT amount is correct and in addition we propose a maximum budget. Next the deposit is made. The deposit amount depends on the price of the vehicle. Ranging from €1,000 for a vehicle up to €20,000 in price to €3,000 for a vehicle over €30,000 in value. The deposit is returned in full in the event of an unsuccessful bid.
buying used UK auction cars with UK Car Imports: Bidding
With the deposit in place and a maximum budget set we can then bid. We bid online on your behalf. Bidding prices start low and go higher with each bid much as any other item at auction. The number of bidders depends on the quality of the car therefore the better the quality the more bidders and the more they will pay. It’s common sense. We will bid up to the maximum budget + £100 in order to secure a car. This strategy reflects previous experience with unsuccessful bids and buyer disappointment losing a car over £100. Using this approach our success rate at auction is 95% therefore we recommend following this advice.
buying used UK auction cars with UK Car Imports: Payment
The Auction House Invoice is forwarded for your information and for transparency as a result if your new car sells for less then you keep the difference. The deposit is subtracted from the balance due on the auction house invoice. The rest of the balance must be paid within 3 days of the successful auction purchase consequently we book transport.
buying used UK auction cars with UK Car Imports: Delivery
The delivery ‘window’ is 10-14 days following the date of payment. Transport is by car transporter and is fully insured hence protecting your investment. Notification by our transporter company is on the day of delivery consequently we will notify you directly. Collection is by appointment at our premises in
Baldoyle. We provide flexible collection times and a collection service from Sutton Dart Station or Dublin Airport during working hours. In addition late evening or weekend collections from our premises are arranged to suit. Free short term storage for up to 2 weeks after delivery is available.
buying used UK auction cars with UK Car Imports: VRT Processing
We offer to complete registration of the car with new Irish registration plates. The VRT appointment is booked on the day of the car purchase in your name and address. The documents required to complete registration of a UK used car/UK Car Import are very specific and we list the Revenue approved documents for you for a quick and simple process. Our fee is €99 for vehicle registration and this includes the attachment of your new Irish registration plate.
