Category: Auction Tips


IHS predicts nearly 21 million autonomous car sales in 2035

August 22, 2016

New research from IHS Automotive suggests there will be many more autonomous cars on the road in the next few decades than they previously thought. The automotive research firm forecasts that there will be nearly 21 million vehicles with some degree of autonomy sold globally in 2035 alone. This is a much higher estimate than IHS has made previously, and they cite the research and development by companies both inside and outside of the automotive...

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Parallel imports policy may be unloaded by close election

August 22, 2016

Given the close result in the recent Federal Election, we take a look at some of the issues which will continue to influence the automotive landscape. In an article from GoAuto Premium, written before the result was known, Ian Porter captured the mood. The indeterminate result from Saturday’s federal election could make it harder for the Coalition to implement its parallel imports policy, should it remain in power. But the choice of repairer campaign relating to the data sharing issue is likely to retain momentum, despite the loss of its...

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How to buy a car at Manheim Car Auctions

August 22, 2016

At Manheim we have a massive range of cars to choose from and different ways you can buy them. Passenger & Commercial Vehicles are offered in weekly auctions at all operating locations and are also available for immediate purchase through BUYNOW. Each week new auction catalogues are available to view online. You can inspect vehicles in person at Manheim operating locations, check our locations page for weekend and week day viewing hours. Not many are aware of...

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CarsGuide, Dealer Solutions, Sell My Car & Manheim to merge as part of Cox Automotive Australia

August 21, 2016

We announce plans to strategically combine CarsGuide with Dealer Solutions, Sell My Car and Manheim Cox Automotive, Inc., one of the world’s leading suppliers of automotive services, has today announced that it has formed Cox Automotive Australia, through which it expects to combine many of its existing Cox Automotive businesses in Australia; Dealer Solutions, Sell My Car and Manheim Auctions, with CarsGuide, one of Australia’s largest automotive classifieds websites. Cox Automotive Australia and CarsGuide have signed agreements with the view to complete the transaction by the end of 2016, after working through the necessary regulatory...

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When is the best time to buy a car

August 12, 2016

Manheim shares tips on the best time to buy We all want to get the best deal with buying anything, whether it is new electronic goods or a car. While negotiation makes a huge difference, experts say that timing is an even bigger factor than shoppers realise when it comes to getting a great deal on their new car. December is a month for bargains with clearance sales. Car dealers are in the prime of...

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Buying a car at an auction – Six Top Tips

July 5, 2016

Buying a car at an auction can be daunting, so here’s everything you need to know before you go, courtesy of some tips from Manheim Auctions Australia. 1. How does it work? Manheim Auctions Australia advises before you go to bid at an auction, you firstly attend one purely as a spectator. One option is to go with the intention not to buy but to learn the process and familiarise yourself with the hustle and bustle...

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