Can public buy at car auctions in the UK?
There are many auctions held in the UK that both those in the trade and members of the general public are welcome to attend and purchase cars. At a physical auction house, you can, in theory, simply turn up on the day, find a car you wish to purchase and start bidding when its lot comes up. Buying a car at auction when you’re not a dealer is perfectly possible. Always make sure that when you find an auction event you’d like to attend that it’s not one for trade-only. It’s best to look closely at what kind of cars the auction is buying and selling before travelling to the auction to avoid disappointment.