Buyers Guide
Buying Vehicles
Cars sold through Belfast City Auction Group's motor auctions
reflect all popular makes and models on the road, at trade prices.
We make buying a car convenient, showing at least 100 cars at every
auction, all on site.
At Belfast City Auctions we make every effort to offer our
customers what they are looking for in price, choice and
convenience. For many people buying at auction is a daunting
experience and we aim to make buying as easy and trouble free as
possible.
Buying a car at auction? See our simple steps below.
Before the Auction:
- Read our auction entry listings online.
- View the vehicle/s of interest prior to auction. Description
labels displayed on vehicle windscreens will provide tax expiry
date, year, model, mileage, etc.
- Fill in buyers number card at auction office.
During the Auction
How to bid
- Catch the attention of the auctioneer.
- Once the auctioneer and clerk are aware you are bidding, they
will look back at you throughout the auction for further bids.
- Show (if successful) your buyer number to the auctioneer after
the fall of the hammer.
After the Auction
Pay a minimum £200 deposit immediately to secure your vehicle.
Full name and address will be recorded.
Obtain vehicle after full payment has been received. Full
payment is required within 24 hours of purchase. Details of payment
proceedings are below.
Tips for buying
It is important to take special care to listen to the
auctioneer. The auctioneer may advise on the amount of previous
owners, whether the vehicle has registration documents or if any
faults have been declared. Bidding usually increases in £50 or £100
increments. Be aware of how much you are bidding each
time.
For any further information on our car auctions, please contact
our friendly staff in person or by phone on 028 9081 3775.
Car Auction Buying Terms and Conditions - Buyers Premium
It is the responsibility of the buyer to take particular care in
checking the description, mileage and condition of the vehicle of
interest prior to sale. Descriptions are displayed in the window of
each vehicle. Belfast City Auctions is not responsible for any
misprints.
Vehicles are auctioned under the following conditions:
Sold as Seen:
All vehicles of any age, make or model are offered on a 'sold as
seen' basis therefore you must inspect the vehicle you purchase
prior to bidding. There is no comeback whatsoever on the vehicle
purchased.
Provisional Sale:
The bidding on a vehicle may stop slightly short of the reserve
price. At this point, the auctioneer may offer the last/highest
bidder the option to purchase subject to further negotiation with
the vendor.
These cases usually result in a successful completed sale and
normal requirements for a deposit applies, as do standard auction
rules.
Documentation:
Belfast City Auctions requires vendors to submit all relevant
paperwork associated with their vehicle upon entry. In the case
where a vehicle is sold without relevant V5 documentation the
purchaser is required to apply to the DVLNI in Coleraine at a cost
of £30, for new paperwork to be issued.
Buyers Premium
A fee (plus V.A.T.) is charged on the purchase price of each
vehicle. This enables Belfast City Auctions to check that the
vehicle is not subject to any outstanding hire purchase agreements,
is not recorded as stolen and has not been written off by any
insurance company as the result of an accident. Buyers premiums are
as follows and payable on all vehicles.
Cars:
Buyers premium is determined from selling price of vehicle as
seen below.
- From £0 to £299 - £50 + VAT
- From £300 to £999 - £75 + VAT
- From £1000 to £1999 - £95 + VAT
- From £2000 to £2999 - £105 + VAT
- From £3000 to £3999 - £125 + VAT
- From £4000 to £4999 - £145 + VAT
- From £5000 to £5999 - £175 + VAT
- From £6000 to £6999 - £225 + VAT
- From £7000 to £7999 - £245 + VAT
- From £8000 to £8999 - £265 + VAT
- From £9000 to £9999 - £285 + VAT
- From £10000 to £10999 - £305 +VAT
- From £11000 to £11999 - £345 + VAT
- From £12000 to £12999 - £375 + VAT
Commercial Vehicles, Plant Machinery
10% (plus V.A.T.) is charged on the purchase price of commercial
vehicles, plant and machinery.
Full Payment must be received within 48 hours of purchase. All
vehicles remain the property of Belfast City Auction Group until
item has been paid in full. No item may leave the premises until
full payment is received and administration is cleared.
Payment accepted by CASH, BANKERS DRAFT and SWITCH. Major CREDIT
CARDS also accepted at a 2% charge of the total invoice value.
CHEQUES NOT ACCEPTED. Euro rates are available.
At the fall of the hammer, the vehicle becomes the
responsibility of the purchaser and it is in the buyer's interest
to pay for and ensure it at the earliest opportunity. Please note
this is a legal contract and cannot be revoked.
If you have any further questions regarding buying a vehicle at our car auctions,
please feel free to get in touch and we will be happy to help
you.
Payment Terms
All transactions must be fully paid within 24 hours after
sale.
Cash Handling Charge
A charge of 0.7& will be charged on all cash payments
We recommend payments by alternative means:
Electronic bank transfer or Bankers Draft
Please Note: If the vehicle isnot paid in full within 24hrs a
storage charge of £5 per day will be implemented