Selling your vehicle for spares or repair on an auction site

Should your car or van develop a fault that means it is beyond economic repair you may think that selling it for scrap is your only option but with some effort you may be able to achieve a higher selling price by selling it for spares or repair on an auction site.

It is important when deciding on the content of your listing to be honest about the condition of your vehicle and to state clearly whether it is in a driveable condition or whether the buyer will need to arrange a pickup truck to take it away.

The photographs that are uploaded should show any damage to the vehicle so that the buyer will be able to decide beforehand if they wish to make a bid. Offering the chance for viewing would be advisable if possible.

Any recent work that has been done on the vehicle and any service history should be stated as this will make the purchase more attractive to potential buyers.

Once the auction has ended hopefully the winner of the auction will be in contact to arrange collection however there are time wasters who will try to back out of the sale. It is possible to contact other bidders with a second chance offer is necessary.