First come, first served...

Most auctions sell cars in different sections and at different times, according to a number of different categories. You may find the first cars to go through an auction on a particular day are all over 5 years old, followed by a late-year low-mileage selection from a company source and finishing with a section of one-owner vehicles with guaranteed mileages. Some auction sales are dedicated entirely to one make of car, Ford, Vauxhall orVW for instance whilst others will just mix everything together on a first-come, first-served basis. Make telephone enquiries and ask at the auction to make sure you time your visit to suit your needs.

Be sure to pick up a copy of the auction company's 'Terms and Conditions'. It's important that you read these carefully. If you find any of the 'legalese' in which some of them are written difficult to understand, ask the auction staff, they'll be happy to explain. Find out about the services the auction has to offer, like collection and delivery, finance facilities, warranties etc. You may want to take advantage of these later.