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Fees & Payment Terms
All cars bought through auction are subject to the following fees:
- A 5% buyer's fee plus VAT @ 23%; (VAT is charged only on the Buyer's fee of 5%)Click Here For Examples
- An Indemnity fee of €200 for cars over €1,501 and €150 for cars under €1,500.
- A €500 deposit is required on the day for each vehicle purchased, and the full amount must be paid within 48hrs. Payment is accepted by banker's draft, all major credit cards (2% credit card charge) or electronic transfer.
Please Note:
On the fall of the hammer title changes. Any vehicle cancelled will be subject to a cancellation fee of €500.
At Merlin Car Auctions we accept numerous forms of payment including;
| Cash | All Major Credit Cards | Laser Debit Card/Bank Draft |
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