Guide to Buying
How to buy at auction - Trucks, Trailers & Machinery
You can find a large variety of trucks, trailers, machinery, caravans and boats available to buy through our monthly auctions at our operating locations. In addition to these auctions, many Manheim locations offer online timed auctions, called BidNow, on a regular basis as well as some items being available for immediate purchase through BuyNow. New auction catalogues are available online each month and all items are available to be viewed in person at Manheim operating locations. Check our locations page for viewing days and times.
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 item 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
- Truck & Machinery Items
- Testing items
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Statutory Write Off vs Repairable Write Off
A Statutory Write Off item 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).
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Unregistered Vehicles
It is illegal to drive an unregistered vehicle.
You can obtain an Unregistered Vehicle Permit through any vehicle registration office and most Manheim operating locations. Check with team member for more information.
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Log Books and Accessories
Collect log books and accessories, where available, for up to 7 days after your purchase. Books and accessories will be disposed of if not collected.
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Simulcast
You can bid online via Simulcast for our Truck & Machinery auctions with the exception of general goods at some sites.
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Purchasing before Auction
Some items are available to purchase for a fixed price without having to participate in auction, other items are available by tender or expression of interest. These items are identified accordingly or ask a team member for assistance.
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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 information download the brochure at the top of this page.