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Thanks.
What does CAP stand for?
It's a grade c with some scratches and dents to door but obviously unsure if car park type dent or proper big dents?
Didnt see the reply. But I posted a new thread. Cars I've seen says mot expiry 2012, is there usually a physical one to enable to buy road tax? In mind buy and drive away that day?
My other thought is 08 plate 520d sport circa 80k grade b
If auction starts at 10, what time does viewing start and with circa 150 cars how fast does it go or finish time?
I'm a complete newbie to it
What does CAP stand for?
It's a grade c with some scratches and dents to door but obviously unsure if car park type dent or proper big dents?
Didnt see the reply. But I posted a new thread. Cars I've seen says mot expiry 2012, is there usually a physical one to enable to buy road tax? In mind buy and drive away that day?
My other thought is 08 plate 520d sport circa 80k grade b
If auction starts at 10, what time does viewing start and with circa 150 cars how fast does it go or finish time?
I'm a complete newbie to it
Thought it was Current Auction Prices.
CAP is another price guide similar to Glass's.
Wouldn't take too much notice of an auctions grading system. Its done by an auction employee who (no disrespect to them) have many cars to work through, and they are not spending their own money buying the car, they just list faults they find. If its over a certain amount its gets a certain grading. Also it nearly always misses previous paintwork repair.
One bad fault fault on a young, low mileage expensive car could be quite a bad thing, it also might be quite grubby and worn inside, without having specific mark or tear to count in the grading system, but it might only be graded as 1.
Another older higher mileage, cheaper car with lots of small, but expected and forgivable marks might be graded as 5, and make it sound like a rubbish when in fact it might be totally original and really nice example when all things are considered.
Always judge it with your own eyes, before drawing any conclusions.
CAP is another price guide similar to Glass's.
Wouldn't take too much notice of an auctions grading system. Its done by an auction employee who (no disrespect to them) have many cars to work through, and they are not spending their own money buying the car, they just list faults they find. If its over a certain amount its gets a certain grading. Also it nearly always misses previous paintwork repair.
One bad fault fault on a young, low mileage expensive car could be quite a bad thing, it also might be quite grubby and worn inside, without having specific mark or tear to count in the grading system, but it might only be graded as 1.
Another older higher mileage, cheaper car with lots of small, but expected and forgivable marks might be graded as 5, and make it sound like a rubbish when in fact it might be totally original and really nice example when all things are considered.
Always judge it with your own eyes, before drawing any conclusions.
Thanks
I've looked on what's Market advertised via Autotrader, checked vauxhall consumer part ex glass, parkers etc. As a rough guide my thoughts are similar to the above quotes, but obviously dependent on actual own eyes opinion.
Anyone know the deal with mot, taxing, driving it away etc?
Are cars locked, as won't be able to tell on trim, interior, boot, accessories, if engine bay looks complete with original plastics, screws etc?
I've looked on what's Market advertised via Autotrader, checked vauxhall consumer part ex glass, parkers etc. As a rough guide my thoughts are similar to the above quotes, but obviously dependent on actual own eyes opinion.
Anyone know the deal with mot, taxing, driving it away etc?
Are cars locked, as won't be able to tell on trim, interior, boot, accessories, if engine bay looks complete with original plastics, screws etc?
p1tse said:
I'll have a look if any 730d.
Any ideas on mot, tax to drive away that day? How long does the day last. Ie if the car in question was last on list just gauging on timing
Roughly 1 minute per carAny ideas on mot, tax to drive away that day? How long does the day last. Ie if the car in question was last on list just gauging on timing
I strongly advise you go to one just to watch and get a feel for the format before buying...
SCB Driving said:
p1tse, I would go to an auction just to watch and get an idea of what happens.
I have bought a few cars from BCA, go and weigh it up. It may not be as cheap as you are expecting.
Also find out what charges you will have to pay on top of the hammer price.
Wise words. BCA fees these days mean it's no cheaper than buying privately.I have bought a few cars from BCA, go and weigh it up. It may not be as cheap as you are expecting.
Also find out what charges you will have to pay on top of the hammer price.
having had a good think, i'm going to pass on this for many reasons
- not been to auction before
- bristol - colchester is some distance,cost of travel and delivery or return back if the auction was won
- require day off
- given the CAP guide, that's near max I would pay, so with london traders more local i think be stiff competition
back to the drawing board to ideally find a 535d sport touring
- not been to auction before
- bristol - colchester is some distance,cost of travel and delivery or return back if the auction was won
- require day off
- given the CAP guide, that's near max I would pay, so with london traders more local i think be stiff competition
back to the drawing board to ideally find a 535d sport touring
BMW sales tend to have many bidders from BMW dealers so the prices are rarely cheap. On the upside, they are usually valeted ready to go on a forecourt.
As stated above, a slowish auction where the bids are slow to come averages out about 1 minute per car, a good auctioneer on a busy day should average about 45 seconds per car so, if you're looking at, say, Lot 48 reckon on it being about 35 to 45 minutes after the auction start.
The 335d referred to has a book price of £11300 but it is in a nice colour and has leater and nav. It could quite possibly go well over that.
As stated above, a slowish auction where the bids are slow to come averages out about 1 minute per car, a good auctioneer on a busy day should average about 45 seconds per car so, if you're looking at, say, Lot 48 reckon on it being about 35 to 45 minutes after the auction start.
The 335d referred to has a book price of £11300 but it is in a nice colour and has leater and nav. It could quite possibly go well over that.
Edited by confused_buyer on Thursday 23 June 11:22
Thanks. Decided against it, but maybe for another day though. Some good info, thanks.
I was thinking £11k would be my top anyway, so will give it a miss. As with buyers fee £600, third party warranty £400, tax £260, cosmetic fixes £500, all budget of course that's £13k close to it by the time I budget time, travel comes in more and just not worth it. Still a good car for sure, just not for me
I was thinking £11k would be my top anyway, so will give it a miss. As with buyers fee £600, third party warranty £400, tax £260, cosmetic fixes £500, all budget of course that's £13k close to it by the time I budget time, travel comes in more and just not worth it. Still a good car for sure, just not for me
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