Category: Auction Tips


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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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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Buying online – Manheim Online’s star rating

August 14, 2019

Buying cars online can be a daunting process and making informed decisions is an important part of the process. Manheim Online aims to make the method of buying online as easy as possible, so you are buying the right car for your needs. Manheim’s star rating system on all Manheim Online vehicles is pathing the way to help you with these informed decisions. Cars located around Australia are added to the Manheim Online platform so...

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The best way to save money on your next car

May 3, 2018

Who loves a good deal? Whether it be a 2 for 1 sale in store or buying sale items, everyone likes to get a bargain when it is time to make a purchase. Who doesn’t love to go out for dinner on cheap Tuesdays or make it in time for happy hour at the local? How good is the feeling when you save money on expenses so your money is better saved for other moments...

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But what about me? What happens to your damaged vehicle after a storm?

January 16, 2018

Australia, the country we call home, has been known to give its 24.1 million inhabitants a fright from time to time. If it isn’t the crazy creatures we have living here it is the weather. We have tropical storms, cyclones, flash flooding and as Victorians call it ‘four seasons in one day’. Yeah Australia has had some crazy weather and hail storms in its time that do loads of damage, especially to your poor car....

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Manheim Presents… Prestige Auction VII – get a good price at auction!

May 9, 2017

Manheim’s Prestige Auction VII is coming up and we have a great range of luxury cars on offer for you to buy. It’s not just two door high performance sports cars for sale, we’ve got luxury hatches and family sized cars too. Buying at auction has some great advantages; you can get a great prestige car for a great price. Our next Prestige Auction will be held in Sydney on Thursday 11 May, starting at...

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Manheim Offers Six Helpful Tips to Simplify the Car Financing Landscape

March 29, 2017

You want to make the right choice and smart decisions when selecting your next car – whether you’re in the market for a family car or a prestige vehicle. Maybe you’re recovering from financial difficulties or your credit rating is stellar. Perhaps you’re choosing between buying or leasing. If you’re thinking about buying a car, you’re probably thinking about financing. Getting your head around financing can be difficult, however you can make good choices by...

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CarsGuide, Dealer Solutions, Manheim and Sell My Car merge to form Cox Automotive Australia

January 24, 2017

The merger of CarsGuide with the existing assets of Cox Automotive™ in Australia is now complete, including the finalisation of all necessary regulatory approvals. CarsGuide, Dealer Solutions, Manheim and Sell My Car have combined to form Cox Automotive Australia which will empower clients to thrive in a rapidly changing automotive marketplace and can bring to Australia and New Zealand other brands from U.S.-based Cox Automotive. John Bailey, president of International, Cox Automotive said: “Today’s announcement is a watershed moment for the automotive industry,...

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Kids Under Cover and Manheim Partnership Milestone – 15,000 cars donated!

November 14, 2016

National youth homelessness prevention charity, Kids Under Cover (KUC), hit a milestone in October, receiving their 15,000th car donation since they started collecting beat-up bangers, weird old vehicles, trucks, boats and planes for auction. KUC is a charity partner Manheim have been working with since 2006. As part of KUC, Manheim auctioned off cars donated from the public with the money made from each car going to the charity to help with youth homelessness. All...

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Final Four Ford Auction Success: A True Australian Historic Event

October 24, 2016

With Ford finishing manufacturing vehicles in Australia, they wanted to do something spectacular with their last four saleable vehicles. As our long term customer with a 26 year relationship, they naturally turned to us to help out and turn the sale into a landmark special auction event. Led by Ford National Account Manager, Jeff Sakellaris and Director of Marketing, Justin Hodgson, we put together an extensive promotional program to advertise the sale of the final...

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