Vehicle auctions made easy

Buying a new car in 2021 can be a challenge. COVID-19 restrictions have caused ongoing delays in international production and delivery. This, alongside a global shortage of semiconductors, has impacted the production of most new cars, with waiting lists stretching beyond 12 months for some in-demand models.

As a result, Australian channels have become a seller’s market for second-hand alternatives. This has boosted the value of used cars and dragged opportunist sellers out of the shadows.

Luckily, there is a way to shelter from this perfect storm with a convenient and transparent solution that provides plenty of top-quality, near-new cars from which to choose. As an added bonus, these cars are available to browse and buy online without leaving your home and are sold for well under what you might pay at dealership.

As Australia’s top auction house, Pickles offers a fuss-free alternative for buying second-hand vehicles. With a wide range of models and thousands of units for sale around the country at any one time, there’s bound to be a vehicle to suit your needs.

Pickles is Australia’s largest reseller of vehicles. This stock is sourced from the country’s leading state government departments, local councils, fleet and leasing companies, financial institutions and not for profit entities. This means Pickles can offer a wide range of vehicles from passenger cars and SUVs to light commercial vehicles, trucks and buses.

While the auction process may appear intimidating to newcomers, buying a vehicle through an auction in 2021 is an easy, transparent, and COVID-safe method of purchase. Pickles’ offer two online buying methods, PicklesLive and PicklesOnline. All Live auctions are conducted via its website or the PicklesLive App. These auctions are streamed live with audio and real-time bidding visible allowing you to participate from the comfort of your own home.

The other buying method is via PicklesONLINE where you don’t even have to be watching the auction to buy. Simply register a maximum value and the system will automatically keep bidding in incremental sums until you are successful, or the vehicle has exceeded your pre-set limit. Alternatively, you can choose to enter each individual bid like other online auctions.

All of the vehicles are displayed online with a gallery of images and information; and a large majority of these cars feature a free comprehensive condition report to download. Interested parties can also arrange to inspect selected vehicles prior to the auction. If you cannot visit one of the sites, Pickles can organise a video inspection with one of its experts.

A large selection of Pickles cars are near-new and are sourced primarily from government fleets across Australia. These cars are generally well-maintained and have low mileage. Most of these cars also come with the balance of their original manufacturer’s warranty and ownership benefits.

For extra peace of mind, Pickles offers bidders the option to purchase extended warranty coverage for one, three or five-year periods. Pickles can also help with insurance and roadside assistance for customers looking for a one-stop buying experience.

Things move full throttle in the car industry and that includes auctions. Thanks to Pickles, it has never been simpler or more convenient to access automotive auctions.

To view Pickles’ huge range of vehicles or to find more information, head to pickles.com.au