HBC auctions

[BigBen]

Is anyone on here a member / have occasion to visit their Canvey Island site ?

If so care to help a fellow PHer out ?

Thanks

Ben

[BigBen]

Bump for weekday viewers

[V8mate]

I used to go a lot when they ran physical auctions at Canvey. I think that all of their auctions are now done online - it got so popular, the place ended up crowded like a Lagos market on sale days, that it was unmanageable (and probably, unsafe).

[BigBen]

V8mate said:

I used to go a lot when they ran physical auctions at Canvey. I think that all of their auctions are now done online - it got so popular, the place ended up crowded like a Lagos market on sale days, that it was unmanageable (and probably, unsafe).

Yep all seems to be online. I have seen a car I would like but have to pay £30 to even go and view and they won't tell you anything on the 'phone, there is supposed to be a picture of the odometer but it is unreadable. Looks like a drive to Canvey and £30 for me, hope it is a good motor!

Ben

[V8mate]

BigBen said:

V8mate said:

I used to go a lot when they ran physical auctions at Canvey. I think that all of their auctions are now done online - it got so popular, the place ended up crowded like a Lagos market on sale days, that it was unmanageable (and probably, unsafe).

Yep all seems to be online. I have seen a car I would like but have to pay £30 to even go and view and they won't tell you anything on the 'phone, there is supposed to be a picture of the odometer but it is unreadable. Looks like a drive to Canvey and £30 for me, hope it is a good motor!

Ben

That must be a new service. I lost interest once it went online and I didn't recall any opportunities to visit the yards. They used to put plenty of pics up though.

[BigBen]

V8mate said:

BigBen said:

V8mate said:

I used to go a lot when they ran physical auctions at Canvey. I think that all of their auctions are now done online - it got so popular, the place ended up crowded like a Lagos market on sale days, that it was unmanageable (and probably, unsafe).

Yep all seems to be online. I have seen a car I would like but have to pay £30 to even go and view and they won't tell you anything on the 'phone, there is supposed to be a picture of the odometer but it is unreadable. Looks like a drive to Canvey and £30 for me, hope it is a good motor!

Ben

That must be a new service. I lost interest once it went online and I didn't recall any opportunities to visit the yards. They used to put plenty of pics up though.

Yep they allow viewing from 10 - 12 Mon, Wed and Fri. They have pics but the photographer was either very cold, drunk or had altzheimers when taking snaps of the odometer and VIN number of the car I am interested in

[_Nathan_]

Can anyone tell whats the deal with the sanded down VIN numbers on the 'undamagaed' vehicles ?

Cloning victims ?

Example :

[BigBen]

Well I have joined and will be going down on Wednesday to look at a car. If anyone wants me to look at any others let me know

Ben

[Simond001]

_Nathan_ said:

Can anyone tell whats the deal with the sanded down VIN numbers on the 'undamagaed' vehicles ?

Cloning victims ?

Example :

I'd assume it's so that you are sure the chasssis number you are looking at is the original one.