Guide to Buying
How to buy at auction - Salvage
You can find a large variety of damaged cars, motorcycles, trucks, machinery and caravans available to buy online every week through our national salvage auctions.
New auction catalogues are available online weekly. Physical inspections are not permitted; please view vehicle images and details online. Visit our locations page to find auctions times at all Manheim operating sites
The Process
Buying at auction doesn’t need to be daunting. Just follow these steps:
Bidding Online
To bid online, you must register as a National Member prior to auction.
Login to Simulcast, our online auction portal, via the website or the Manheim Simulcast app. Then select the appropriate auction and start bidding.
If you are successful, you will receive your invoice via email, this is confirmation that you have won your item and payment is required.
Payment
Invoices can be accessed via our Online Invoice Portal from the link you will receive in your notification email when you successfully purchase an item. You can also access the Online Invoice Portal directly when you are signed into your Manheim account. You can pay your invoice within the portal via PayPal or Credit Card (fees apply) or you can download your invoice and pay via EFT or BPAY. You can also pay your invoice in person via Credit Card however please note cash and cheques are not accepted. You must pay the balance of your invoice by 4pm the day following your purchase.
For all payments made outside the portal, please allow 24 hours for payment to be processed. Once funds are cleared and your invoice is showing as fully paid, you will be able to collect your item.
Collection
You can collect your vehicle once you have paid in full and the funds have cleared. You must arrange collection of your vehicle by 4pm the business day after auction, otherwise late fees will apply.
Useful Information
- Salvage Vehicles
- Entering Vehicles
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Statutory Write Off vs Repairable Write Off
All salvage vehicles are WOVR checked (Written Off Vehicle Register).
A Statutory Write Off vehicle is recorded on the WOVR and cannot be registered in Australia. Repairable Write Offs can be registered, provided the vehicle has been satisfactorily repaired (except NSW). Each vehicle is clearly marked.
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Transporting Vehicles
All salvage vehicles must be removed from location by tow truck or trailer in compliance with Chain of Responsibility requirements, refer to a team member for more information.
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Simulcast
You can bid online via Simulcast for our Salvage vehicles.
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Unregistered Vehicles
It is illegal to drive an unregistered vehicle.
If your salvage vehicle is a Repairable Write Off it may be able to be registered. Contact your nearest registration office for more details.
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Purchasing before Auction
Salvage vehicles can only be purchased at auction. There are weekly auctions at Manheim locations and online.
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Fees
Buyer Fees apply to all vehicles and assets sold at Manheim. Details of applicable buyer fees can be found here as well as on site, in catalogues and at cashiers.
For more tips and information download the brochure at the top of this page.