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 Buying With Mathewson's 

 

Before You Bid

  • Please ensure you have carried out all necessary checks on any vehicle you intend to bid on, including (but not limited to) mileage, condition, history, and suitability for your requirements.
  • No warranties or guarantees are provided on any vehicle.
  • All vehicles are sold strictly "as seen".
  • We strongly recommend inspecting vehicles in person before bidding to ensure you are fully satisfied and confident in your purchase decision.

Auction Terms

  • Once the hammer falls, a legally binding contract is formed.
  • Successful bidders are obligated to complete the purchase.

Online Bidding

  • To bid online, create an account via the My Account section of our website.
  • You must pre-register for each auction once registration opens.
  • Online bidding is subject to a 1% surcharge, in addition to the standard Buyers' Commission (please refer to our FAQs for commission rates).

Account Verification & Bid Limits

  • All online bidding accounts must have ID verified before bidding is permitted.
  • Every new customer is assigned a BID LIMIT, Once invoices are settled this will automatically increase over time. 
  • Your bid limit will be confirmed by email after you set up your account and register to bid.
  • If you require a higher bidding limit, please contact our office on 01751 474455.

Commission & Telephone Bids

  • If you are unable to bid live, you may leave a commission bid on your chosen lot.
  • The auctioneer will bid on your behalf up to your maximum specified amount.
  • For telephone bidding arrangements, please contact the office directly via email or phone.

Overseas Bidders

  • Customers bidding from outside the UK are required to provide a deposit before bidding can be authorised.
  • Please contact the office to arrange this prior to the auction.

Commission Bid Deadlines

Commission bids submitted through our website must be received no later than:

  • 5:00pm Tuesday for lots being auctioned on Wednesday
  • 5:00pm Wednesday for lots being auctioned on Thursday
  • 5:00pm Thursday for lots being auctioned on Friday

 

 

Frequently asked questions...

Vehicles, Motorbikes & Trailers

Vehicles, Motorbikes & Trailers
Up to
£2,000
£2,001 to
£20,000
£20,001
and above
10%
+ VAT
7.5%
+ VAT
5%
+ VAT (see example below)

For sales £20,001 and above – the first £20,000 is charged commission at 7.5% + VAT, the remaining balance is charged at 5% + VAT.

e.g. Sale Price £25,000. First £20,000 @ 7.5%. Remaining £5,000 @ 5.0%. 

 

Vehicle Registration Numbers, Memorabilia & Bicycles

Vehicle Registrations Memorabilia & Bicycles

10%

+ VAT

15%
+ VAT
(minimum charge of £5)

 

VAT is only charged on the commission. If there is VAT to be charged on the hammer price of the vehicle, this will be stated in the item description. 

You can view our Terms and Conditions for Buyers on this page.

Yes! As well as operating our own fleet of vehicle transporters, we work closely with a number of trusted contractors, so between us we operate 7 days a week, 364 days a year! 

Consequently, we can collect/deliver anything anywhere! Well, almost.

Collections for an auction are carried out at a reduced rate, making the process as economical and as stress free as possible. 

We can also assist with the delivery of your purchase.

Please speak with the main office who will be able to assist with vehicle movements.

We respectfully request that your new purchase is collected within 14 days. If you need to keep your purchase with us longer than this, please get in touch.

NB: Please note. A part payment is required on sale day and the balance is due within 48hrs of the auction close.

Yes, we will contact you if you are the successful bidder to pay a 20% part payment.

You will be contacted on the day of the auction if your bid has been successful, and we will ask you to pay a part payment.

The balance is due within 48 hours of the end of the auction.

You can make a payment using one of the following methods:

  • Debit Card
  • Bank Transfer – the details will be on your invoice

The Wednesday Auction will start at 10am for Lots 1 – 300.

The Thursday Auction will start at 10am for Lots 301 – 600.

The Friday Auction will start at 10am for Lots 601 – 900.

We’re sorry, but our auction days are currently closed to the public and trade.

Auction lots can be viewed at our Thornton Le Dale site and our Pickering site until 5pm on the Tuesday prior to the auction. Please see the opening times on our Contact Us page.

Please visit the My Account section of our website to register/login and place a bid.

Please ensure you are using a debit card and that the card used is in your name and registered to the same address as that entered on your account. Our approval system is sensitive to postcode placement, please ensure your postcode is entered in the correct box with correct spacing.

Yes. We will run a timed auction after the live auction for any lots that didn't sell. This is your chance to purchase any lots you may have missed on Auction Day.

 

Yes & No! Any lots that don't sell in our Classic Vehicle & Memorabilia Auctions will be entered into an online timed auction during the week following the auction.

Prior to the auction going 'live' commission bids can be placed on lots by logging in to your account. Once the auction is 'live' the auctioneer will invite bids at the next increment, providing you with the same engagement as the sale room.

Yes. All our vehicle results can be viewed on the Glenmarch website. Glenmarch are the largest online free-to-access resource for classic and collector car auction markets. Glenmarch provides information on worldwide classic car auctions, including collector cars, modern classics plus veteran and vintage car auctions. Glenmarch Database.

Auction results are also published on our website.

Please see our Contact Us page for opening times.

You can upload a current driving licence, or a current passport along with proof of address (eg. utility bill). These details must match those that are on your account.

Each customer has a bid limit on their account based on their 'trust level'. If you would like to spend more than your bid limit, please get in touch with the office on 01751 474455.

We will require a part-payment of 10% of your intended spend. Once we have this, we can increase your bid limit for the current auction. 

When you add your debit card details to your account, the system will take a deferred payment of 1p as a security check. This payment can take up to 30 days to be released.