Vehicles
Vehicle auctions,
explained properly.
Dynamic Auctioneers sells cars, bakkies, trucks, trailers and commercial fleet from liquidations, estates, fleet renewals and government disposals, not bank repossessions. Whether you are selling one vehicle or clearing a fleet, and whether you have bid before or never, this page covers what actually happens.
Key takeaways
- Our vehicles come from liquidations, insolvent and deceased estates, company fleet disposals and government programmes. We are not a bank repossession yard.
- Every check is yours to make before the hammer falls, not after.
- The deposit and commission percentages are set out in the conditions of sale for each specific auction, and they differ between property and movable assets.
- A change of ownership requires a valid roadworthy certificate for most vehicle categories.
- We provide the notification of change of ownership and supporting documents; you register the vehicle in your name at a registering authority.
Where our stock comes from
Straight answer on supply.
Our vehicles come from liquidations, insolvent and deceased estates, company fleet disposals and government programmes, including a single auction of more than 120 government vehicles. We are not a bank repossession yard and we do not pretend to be; if you specifically want bank repo stock, the high-volume repo houses run those weekly.
What that means for you as a buyer: our vehicle lots are less frequent and more varied, and they are often assets that have to be sold rather than assets someone is trying to squeeze. That is where the value tends to sit.
Typical sources
- Liquidation and business rescue fleet disposals
- Insolvent estate vehicles
- Deceased estate vehicles
- Company fleet renewals and disposals
- Government and public sector disposal programmes
- Private sellers who want a fixed sale date
On the record
Recent auctions with vehicles.
The latest auctions on our online bidding platform with vehicles among their lots. Each has its own page with what was offered. Outcomes and selling prices are not published.
Buying a vehicle
What to check before you bid.
Vehicles at auction are sold voetstoots, as they stand. Every check below is yours to make before the hammer falls, not after.
Match the VIN and engine number
Check the VIN on the vehicle against the registration papers. A mismatch is a transfer problem you inherit.
Check for outstanding finance
A vehicle still under finance cannot transfer cleanly. Ask for confirmation that the finance is settled or will be settled out of the proceeds.
Look up the history
A paid vehicle history check will show accident, write-off and finance flags. It costs very little against the price of the car.
Inspect it physically
Attend the viewing. Start it if you are permitted to. Auction vehicles frequently have not run for months.
Budget for roadworthy
A change of ownership needs a valid roadworthy certificate. Factor the test and any work into your maximum bid.
Read the conditions of sale
Deposit, commission, the payment period and the collection deadline are all in there, and they vary by auction.
After you win
Getting the vehicle into your name.
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Pay the deposit
Payable at the fall of the hammer, in the manner set out in the conditions of sale. Any buyer’s commission is paid as those conditions set out.
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Settle the balance
Within the period stated for that auction. The vehicle is not released until funds have cleared.
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Roadworthy test
A change of ownership requires a valid roadworthy certificate for most vehicle categories.
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eNatis change of ownership
We provide the notification of change of ownership and supporting documents; you register the vehicle in your name at a registering authority.
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Collect
Collection happens within the deadline in the conditions of sale. Storage charges can apply after that.
Common questions
Vehicle auctions, answered.
Are auction vehicles sold with a warranty?
No. Vehicles are sold voetstoots, as they stand, with all faults. That is why the viewing and your own checks matter so much, and why auction prices sit below retail.
Can I test drive before bidding?
Test drives are generally not permitted. You can inspect the vehicle at the published viewing, and in many cases start it. Plan your bid around a physical inspection rather than a drive.
Do I need a roadworthy certificate?
Yes, for most categories a valid roadworthy certificate is required to register the change of ownership. Budget for the test and for any work it might require.
How do I know there is no outstanding finance?
Ask before you bid. Where a vehicle is being sold out of an estate or liquidation, any outstanding finance is dealt with as part of the process. A paid vehicle history check is a sensible independent verification.
Can I sell a single vehicle through you?
Yes. Single vehicles are placed into a suitable scheduled auction. Phone 086 155 2288 or email movable1@dynamicauctioneers.co.za with the make, model, year and mileage.
Guides for this
Read up before you decide.
Buying a vehicle on auction: the checks, the costs and the paperwork
How to buy a vehicle on auction in South Africa: where the stock comes from, inspection and VIN checks, finance, costs, roadworthy and the 21-day eNatis rule.
Read the guide Vehicles and assets · 14 minBuying and selling plant and machinery on auction
How plant and machinery auctions work in South Africa: checking hours and serial plates, proof of ownership, VAT, collection and removal, preparing kit to sell.
Read the guide Buying · 12 minRegistering and bidding online, step by step
Create a bidding account, upload FICA documents, register for an auction, pay any refundable deposit and bid online, including Auto Bid and timed lot closes.
Read the guideSelling a vehicle or a fleet?
Send the make, model, year and mileage and we will tell you what it should achieve.
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