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Manheim Australia car auction volumes hit three-year high

November 17, 2023

Manheim Australia’s passenger and commercial vehicle (PCV) auction sales volume hit a three-year high in October 2023. Auction volume for Australia’s premier wholesale auction channel was up 108.5% over October last year, and 20% greater than the preceding month of September 2023. Since re-commencing in-person, drive-through auctions across the eastern seaboard in June this year after a period of online-only bidding during COVID, Manheim has also seen steady growth in foot traffic. On a year-to-date...

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Used EV resale values

November 6, 2023

Sales of new electric vehicles are growing at a rapid pace in Australia, but what will happen with used ones, and why are battery health scores so vital?  More than 65,000 new EVs have been counted as sold in 2023 to the end of September – more than triple the previous year’s figure and equivalent to almost one-in-10 new passenger car and SUV sales.  All told there are an estimated 130,000 pure EVs out there...

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How much should you pay for the car online? We have the tool for you!

April 20, 2020

Car pricing research is a process. You might start by looking on websites like CarsGuide and Autotrader to get an idea of how much a car you are interested in is worth, based on the sellers price. Of course, all cars are priced at the discretion of the seller so each vehicle will be either higher or lower than the one previous. If you see the car you want at a price that suits your budget, this obviously is...

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Buying Online at Manheim – how to register, bid and buy

March 22, 2020

All Manheim auctions will be conducted online only, until further notice. Physical auctions will now be held as Simulcast only and BidNow auctions will be scheduled according to need. If you are unfamiliar with our online platforms, we have created a guide to make it easier for you to buy online. The first step is for you to register to participate in auctions and sales at Manheim. How to register Click register on our homepage....

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Bushfire Appeal at Manheim

January 15, 2020

The start of 2020 has been devastating for Australia. Currently, over 16 million hectares of Australian land has been lost due to these catastrophic bush fires around the country. At Manheim, we have team members around the country doing their part to dig deep and help out affected communities. Now it is our turn to do the same. For the month of January, we are calling upon our team members, suppliers and customers to support...

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The 10 secrets to help you buy a car online

November 27, 2019

Buying online is not a foreign concept to the everyday person. With eight out of ten Australian’s shopping online, it is the way of the future. But what about buying cars online? According to the Cox Automotive 2019 Car Buyer Journey study conducted in the US “the most frequent tasks performed online include searching for vehicles, finding trade-in value, getting information on incentives and securing credit/financing. When it comes to the more transaction-oriented (and frustrating) steps like...

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Shitbox Rally – Spring 2019: Meet the Team P.T 3

October 23, 2019

The Shitbox Rally officially finishes tomorrow! As the adventure continues, we want to showcase some of the drivers taking part in the Shitbox Rally – Spring 2019 event, starting in Melbourne and heading for Townsville via Birdsville. So what is the Shitbox Rally? Well, you can find out more about it here, but essentially it is a road trip from one iconic Australian destination to the next in cars worth $1,000 or less (shit boxes) to...

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Shitbox Rally – Spring 2019: Meet the Team P.T 2

October 21, 2019

The Shitbox Rally has officially begun. As the adventure continues, we want to showcase some of the drivers taking part in the Shitbox Rally – Spring 2019 event, starting in Melbourne and heading for Townsville via Birdsville. So what is the Shitbox Rally? Well, you can find out more about it here, but essentially it is a road trip from one iconic Australian destination to the next in cars worth $1,000 or less (shit boxes) to...

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Shitbox Rally – Spring 2019: Meet the Team P.T 1

October 17, 2019

The Shitbox Rally is set to kick at the end of this week. As the adventure continues, we want to showcase some of the drivers taking part in the Shitbox Rally – Spring 2019 event, starting in Melbourne and heading for Townsville via Birdsville. So what is the Shitbox Rally? Well, you can find out more about it here, but essentially it is a road trip from one iconic Australian destination to the next in cars...

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How to inspect a car online – buying with Manheim Online

August 22, 2019

We understand buying online requires confidence, so at Manheim, we grade our vehicles so buyers can easily understand the level of vehicle quality. These grades allow buyers to buy online with confidence using the Manheim Condition Report and our grading system. In a recent blog, we explained what the grading score means for each vehicle, which you can read here. But how are these grades determined? In short, the grades come from the Manheim Condition Report,...

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