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Can I see a vehicle before I bid?

Article about viewing a vehicle before purchasing

No, vehicles are not intended to be physically viewed before placing a bid.

A bid on CarCollect is based on all information available online in the vehicle dossier. Always carefully review the available information before placing a bid.


What should I base my bid on?

Use the complete vehicle dossier to determine the value of the vehicle.

Review, among other things:

  • The vehicle details.

  • The photos.

  • The mileage.

  • Any existing damage.

  • The vehicle description.

  • Available documents.

  • Any additional costs, such as transport.

All information available in the vehicle dossier forms the basis for your bid.


Can I contact the seller to view the vehicle?

No, you are not intended to arrange a visit to the seller to view the vehicle before bidding.

CarCollect uses a digital bidding process in which all buyers place their bids based on the same online information.


What if I discover discrepancies after purchasing the vehicle?

If a vehicle does not correspond to the information that was available in the vehicle dossier after purchase, this may be grounds for a claim.

You can find more information in the article:


Tip

Always take the time to review the complete vehicle dossier before placing a bid.

Check:

✔ The photos carefully.
✔ The description and details.
✔ The damage information.
✔ Any transport costs.
✔ The price breakdown.

A bid placed on CarCollect is binding. Make sure you have reviewed sufficient information before confirming your bid.

Do you have questions about a vehicle or the bidding process? Please contact the CarCollect Customer Success team.

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