BUY - CHICANE AUCTIONS

Classic Car Auction House

Buying from our specialist Collector Car Auctions is easy. Follow the steps below to Register and start bidding.

All Cars are available for Inspection in our Showroom. Any questions are happily answered by our helpful team.

Please contact us for Registration assistance, Vehicle Questions or Inspections. Transport assistance for Interstate Buyers is offered.

HOW TO BID

Click the YELLOW 'Register' Button & fill out your Personal details to register. The ‘Username’ is a nickname that shows when you bid. All details are required to send you an official Invoice, if you Win an Auction! Follow Step 2 for Bidder Approval….

BIDDER APPROVAL

We now require BIDDER APPROVAL. Visit your Account Dashboard - 'PAYMENT METHOD BUTTON' to enter your Bank Card details. Bidding is 100% FREE. No money is taken, only if you win an Auction! A Buyers Premium of 6.5% is then taken as deposit.

PLACE A BID

Place bids without comma mark. Example: $10000 instead of $10,000. Bids must be minimum $250 above highest bid. You can place a higher bid than $250 at any time. NOTE: Your bid will be accepted and displayed at the amount you entered. IF the reserve price is met, a yellow banner will indicate "RESERVE MET." Inspect vehicles, ask questions, and be aware of the buyer's premium cost, as all bids are final. For more information, read the auction page, buyer FAQs, terms and conditions, or contact us anytime for assistance.

AUCTION WINNER

The Chicane team will send each Auction Winner an Invoice with all details for settling the Balance owing & taking delivery of your purchase. The 6.5% Buyers Premium will be subtracted from your supplied Bank Card details. Chicane will assist the Buyer throughout the entire process & assist with interstate transport or showroom hand-over! Please contact our office with any questions at any stage.

Stripe Security

'Stripe Financial Services' validates your Bank Card details & approves your details to enable bidding. This verification protects the Buyer & Seller from fake bids. All Details are Securely Stored with Stripe Financial Services - https://stripe.com/en-au

WHY US?

Verified Vehicles & Owners.

Our Classic Car Auctions are designed by choosing the best cars, after we Check Vehicle ID & Vehicle Ownership details. We certify photos, videos and assist the Auction description with the Sellers information & final approval as correct. We offer a Australian Government (PPSR) Personal Property Securities Register result showing clear title for all bidders to inspect. We strongly recommend viewing any car before bidding if you can, we try to offer a high level of detail & the ability to ask questions to help increase your decision making ability.

Detailed Descriptions.

We offer fully transparent Auction listings with as accurate Descriptions as can be – approved by the Seller as true & correct. We tell it like it is as best we can, good and bad so you can make a fully informed decision. We recommend you phone us or send in questions if you have any queries & request an inspection.

Traditional Bidding Features.

Bidding Increments are in minimum $250 steps. Bid a higher amount than $250 at anytime., NOTE WELL: What you bid, is what will be shown as their is no 'Autobid'. Auctions automatically extend by another 2 minutes, if a bid is made within the last minute. (called - Anti Snipping) This means you’ll never miss out on the Car by someone bidding at the last second.

Experience.

We hold an Auction endorsed Motor Car Traders License & our Headquarters Showroom is in Melbourne. The Chicane Team have been in the Prestige & Classic Car business for many years. You are welcome to call or visit for a Coffee & Chat anytime. Further Q&A's / FAQ's below:

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Buyer's FAQ

What is the Reserve Price?

'Reserve Price' is set by the Vendor & is not disclosed until met. Once the price reaches the pre-set reserve, then a banner will show as "Reserve Met" & the car is 'On the Market'.

How much is the Buyers Premium cost?

Our Buyer's Premium Fee is 6.5% including GST in $AUD of the winning bid amount with a minimum of $1,100 & Maximum of $11,800 inc GST. Example: $50,000 Winning Bid + Buyers Premium 6.5% ($3,250) = $53,250 AUD Total Amount. The Auction winner is charged the Buyers Premium by stored Credit Card Details & it is separate to the Auction bid amount payable after the Auction.

Where do I see my Bids & Saved items?

Click on the DASHBOARD icon or Register button. You then need to click on the AUCTION tab. This shows all your bids & history.

How accurate are the Descriptions?

The Description is written by Chicane Auctions together with the Seller who ultimately "approves" the Description as correct. NOT ALL descriptions describe every item or condition of the car. It is carefully written after discussions, inspection and documents from the seller and other public sources. Whilst we try to cross-examine as much as possible, with the intention of being completely transparent with the description, PLEASE INSPECT THE VEHICLE ensuring you are happy with the vehicle’s description & condition before bidding.

Can I inspect a vehicle in-person myself?

Yes. We strongly advise inspecting the vehicle. All bids are final, so if you wish to inspect a vehicle, do it prior to bidding. Keep in mind that there is no such thing as a “post-auction pre-purchase inspection”. You are obligated to purchase the vehicle if you are the winning bidder. Due diligence is the responsibility of the buyer. Vehicles are offered as is, where is.

Can I have a pre-purchase inspection completed by a mechanic?

We highly encourage due diligence prior to bidding. If you want to have a vehicle inspected by a mechanic, please contact us to make arrangements. Note that this depends on availability, timing & Owners approval.

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