Auction car transport
Your auction purchase.
Its next journey, sorted.
Bought a car or van at auction? Post your collection details, compare quotes from independent transport providers and arrange delivery to your home, garage or dealership.
Post your job in the RecoBuddy app. Links open in a new tab.
UK-wide auction collections
Running & non-running vehicles
Private buyers & motor trade
How it works
One job post.
Your choice of provider.
Share the details once. Let independent transport providers come back to you with their quotes.
Post your collection
Add the auction location, delivery address, vehicle details and collection requirements.
Receive quotes
Available independent providers review your job and submit their prices.
Choose your provider
Compare the quotes you receive and select the option that works for you.
Arrange collection
Confirm the collection and delivery details with your chosen transport provider.
Before you post
A little detail.
A smoother collection.
Have these details ready so providers can assess your job and quote for the transport you need.
The journey
Auction site or collection address, delivery address and any collection deadline.
The vehicle
Make, model, registration if available, and whether it’s running or non-running.
The collection details
Buyer or collection reference, any required paperwork, and the auction’s collection instructions.
Access & loading
Vehicle condition, access restrictions and anything that could affect loading.
Understanding your quote
Different journeys.
Different prices.
There’s no fixed price for auction car transport. Independent providers set their own quotes based on your job, so you can compare the options before choosing.
Find a quote for your collectionDistance
The journey between the auction and your delivery address.
Vehicle condition
Non-runners or damaged vehicles may need extra loading equipment.
Size & weight
Larger or heavier vehicles may need different transport equipment.
Collection requirements
Auction procedures, access restrictions and collection deadlines.
Timing & flexibility
Flexible dates may help providers fit your vehicle into an existing route.
Good to know
Before the
journey begins.
A few answers to help you plan your auction collection.
Who carries out the transport?
RecoBuddy is a marketplace connecting you with independent vehicle transport providers. Your chosen provider carries out the collection and delivery.
Can a non-running vehicle be collected?
Potentially, yes. Include an accurate description of the vehicle’s condition when posting your job. Providers can then assess whether they have the right loading and transport equipment.
Can I arrange a collection anywhere in the UK?
You can post auction vehicle transport jobs across the UK. Availability and the quotes you receive depend on independent providers using the marketplace and the requirements of your job.
What paperwork does the provider need?
Requirements vary by auction company. Check the auction’s collection instructions and share any required buyer number, collection reference, documentation and collection deadline with your provider.
Let’s get it moving
The winning bid was yours.
Let’s find its ride.
Download RecoBuddy to post your auction collection, compare available quotes and choose your transport provider.
RecoBuddy connects you with independent transport providers. Collection and delivery are carried out by your chosen provider.