Pickles auctions

[paddyj]

Just wondering if anyone has bought a car from the auctions before?

Any good deals to be found? Are they worth a visit?

Paddy

 

[POVRTY]

im also interested in hearing about autions? do pickles sell written off cars as well? if not were do you buy them from???

 

[1991_Vn2nV]

Yeah Pickles sell written off cars.

Damaged, burnt, stolen and recovered etc... Financial Write-offs, structural write-offs... The lot. And normal cars as well.

They're worth a look... Some cars go dirt cheap... I've been thinking about popping down there if I see a Calibra on their site...

 

[the horse]

Yeah i think pickles is great, you can get a great deal especially if the car has a late appearance in the auction and it is a nice hot day, not many of those dealership guys like standing in the hot shed! :yeah: Also i think the one in welshpool aint as good as the one up north - just a bit further to drive for a few of us!

 

[1vngal]

There's also Fowles, which sell damaged, repossessed, fleet and written of vehicles. They are definately worth a look. The only thing is, if its a commodore your after, you'll have some tough competition. Not only the public, but most wreckers scour auctions as well.

But still, bargains to get there are everywhere. I'd suggest go to a few auctions and just see what goes on before going in to buy something.

 

[paddyj]

Cheers guys, yes I'm after a VY Acclaim, they seem to have a few every week but I have no idea how much they end up going for.

You have to buy the Pickles "What people pay" book

 

[1vngal]

Nah, just go to the auction and see first hand what people pay. I've been there and seen a VX calais go for $4,500, but I've also seen a VT Exec go for $6,000 in the same condition. It just depends who your competition is. For a VY keep an eye in the fleet and repossessed vehicle auctions.

 

[1vngal]

Here's the site for Fowles...
http://www.manheimfowles.com.au/

 

[Stupa]

probly looking 15 from wht i saw a while back

 

[bezz]

i've bought a few cars from pickles, there's definately bargains to be had there. It definately helps if you know what you're doing- go to the auctions for a few weeks before you even try bidding so you can suss out how it works. Or become friends with a high profile wrecker so they can buy for you ;-)