Merlin Car Auctions Ireland
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions for Sellers
Q. When will I be paid for my car once it sells at auction?
A. You will be paid within five working days of your vehicle selling. T&C apply.
Q. How will I receive payment for my car once it sells at auction?
A. A cheque will be posted to the address supplied on your entry form.
Q. Will I be called if my car sells at auction?
A. You will only be contacted should your vehicle reach a bid close to the reserve price to see if you want to accept the provisional sale, your sales executive will advise you on the best course of action in this situation. If your vehicle reaches the reserve price at auction it will automatically be sold and a cheque will be issued in the post. In this case you will not be phoned, however you may contact our sales team the day after the auction to check the status of your sale.
Q. What is a provisional sale?
A. A provisional sale is where your vehicle reaches a bid close to the reserve price. The vehicle will be provisionally sold to the bidder, however you are under no obligation to accept this bid.
Q. What is the reserve price?
A. The reserve price is the minimum amount you will accept for your vehicle.
Q. How do I decide on what reserve to put on my car to sell it?
A. Bring your car to Merlin Car Auctions. A sales executive will view your car and guide you on a suitable reserve for your vehicle. You can also check out Snapshot for a guide to what price vehicles are reaching at auction.
Q. Can I sell vehicles that are not registered in the Rep of Ireland?
A. Yes, provided that you have a TAN (Trading Account Number) - a TAN is issued by the Revenue Commissioners and requires an application process. You will also need to supply a HP clearance and a VAT receipt on sale. If you are unfamiliar with the process, please contact our sales team.
Q. Once my car sells at the auction, can the buyer cancel the sale?
A. This is very unlikely as once the hammer falls the buyer enters into a legal contract, however the buyer may cancel the sale and terms and conditions apply. Should this situation arise, your car will automatically be entered into our next auction.
Q. Where can I get the entry forms?
A. Entry forms are available Online or alternatively at our auction premises in Naas.
Q. How is the ownership of the vehicle taken out of my name?
A. You must sign the Vehicle License Certificate (formally the logbook) for your vehicle and we then send that form to the Department of the Environment in Shannon Co. Clare, where the vehicle will be taken out of your name and passed into the name of the new owner.
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