You can complete the registration process in person, by creating an account on our website or by completing an absentee bidder form available here.

For online bidding, you can do this for free on our website by registering an account and clicking on the bid live button. Alternatively, you can register with our online bidding partner The Saleroom.  There is an additional charge of 1% plus VAT when buying with our online partner. 

However you choose to bid, to complete your registration and comply with money laundering regulations you will need to provide one form of ID. You can upload this via your account on our website or via our Secure portal  https://secureportal.classiccarauctions.co.uk/ 

Buyer's premium is charged at 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl. VAT) on the hammer price.    

Some lots may be VAT qualifying and subject to VAT on the hammer. Some lots may have been brought into the UK on a temporary admission and therefore import VAT will be due the hammer. price and buyer's premium. These lots will be clearly marked in the catalogue.

Any lots that are not VAT qualifying will be sold using the Auctioneers Margin Scheme (VAT Notice 718/2). VAT cannot be split out on the invoice and cannot be reclaimed by UK VAT registered businesses or individuals. There will be no VAT payable on the buyer's premium on purchases under the Auctioneers Margin Scheme if the lot is being exported to the EU within three months of the auction date and proof of export is provided.

Further duties and VAT may be applicable on exporting lots from the UK. It is the responsibility of the buyer to settle these charges.

Some lots may be VAT qualifying and subject to VAT on the hammer. Some lots may have been brought into the UK on a temporary admission and therefore import VAT will be due on the hammer price plus buyer's premium. These lots will be clearly marked in the catalogue.

Any lots that are not VAT qualifying will be sold using the Auctioneers Margin Scheme (VAT Notice 718/2). VAT will not be charged on the hammer price. The VAT on the buyers premium will not be split out on the invoice and cannot be claimed by UK VAT registered businesses or individuals. There will be no VAT payable on the buyers premium on purchases under the Auctioneers Margin Scheme if the lot is being exported to the EU within 3 months of the auction date and proof of export is provided.

Further duties and VAT may be applicable on exporting lots from the UK. It is the responsibility of the buyer to settle these charges.

No, cars are sold on an as seen basis. You are advised to satisfy yourself as to the vehicles condition and suitability before bidding. We offer viewing opportunities, as well as photographic content for each car offered.

The auctioneer will aim to sell approximately 25-30 lots per hour.

A saleroom notice is issued when a pertinent change in the information provided on an item is made after the catalogue is finalised and published.

If a lot has a saleroom notice, this will be displayed on the individual lot page.

Once the lot is hammered to you, the winning bidder, you will be sent an invoice by email immediately following the sale.

Payment for your purchase is due by 5pm the next working day following the auction.

Due to venue restrictions we need to be clear of the site by 1pm on the Monday following the auction. If you wish to collect your vehicle, rather than having it transported with our partners EM Rogers, we will need cleared funds before we can release the vehicle to you.

All documents and paperwork, excluding the V5, will be placed in the vehicle in a CCA carrier bag.

The V5 will be taken back to our offices to be processed on your behalf. The admin team will contact you to ask how you would like the V5 registering.

Occasionally a car may be sold under a ‘provisional bid’ if your final bid does not reach the reserve price. A provisional bid stands until 12pm the day following the auction. During this time we will contact the seller on your behalf to see if they will accept your bid or try to negotiate a sale on your behalf.

We do not ask for deposits or payments prior to the auction but, as per our terms and conditions, when the hammer falls you enter into a legally binding contract to purchase the vehicle. Invoices are due for payment by 5pm the next working day following the auction.

Payment can be made by bank transfer or by card (in person only, payments cannot be taken over the phone) up to a limit of £20,000 for debit cards and £5,000 for credit cards. We cannot accept cash payments or AMEX.

Payment is required by 5pm on the next working day immediately following the auction. 

All payments need to be made to arrive in GBP.

We have partnered with Oracle Car Finance, the UK's number one funder for prestige, sports and classic cars, who can help you get approved before the auction with an agreement in principle. Please see their website www.oraclefinance.co.uk or call +44 (0) 3308 387491 for a quote. 

Any purchases become the responsibility of the buyer as the hammer falls. We therefore recommend that you insure any vehicles immediately, our insurance partners, Peter James Insurance, are able to offer both short and long term cover. 

Since 1st October 2014 road tax is no longer transferred as part of a sale. The new keeper must tax the vehicle if they want to use it on the road or complete a SORN if the vehicle is being stored. 

We will process the V5c and it will be registered to the new keeper online with the DVLA within 14 working days. The details used will be those that the buyer registered with, unless we are notified in writing otherwise. 

Where lots have entered the UK on a temporary admission, we will instruct the import agent to obtain the NOVA reference number on your behalf upon receipt of cleared funds. This will enable you to register the vehicle.

All vehicles must be collected on the Monday following the auction between 9am and 1pm. Please ensure cleared funds have arrived in our account before you collect.

Our transport partners, EM Rogers, can assist with collection and delivery. Please contact them on 01604 755511 for a quote.

Our transport partners, EM Rogers, can assist in shipping cars abroad and regularly do so to destinations including Europe, the USA, Australia, New Zealand and Asia. It is your responsibility to check that the destination country has no restrictions regarding import and settle any taxes that may be payable on entry. 

Any lots not sold at an auction will show a 'buy it now price' for two weeks from the date of the sale. During this time we can negotiate a purchase price on your behalf with the vendor.

We keep all of auction results/historical data (sold and unsold) on our website. So from time to time you may see an unsold car appear in a generic search result. These cars are no longer available. However, please feel free to email the specialist who may have an alternative/similar car in an upcoming sale.