4 Tips for Winning an Auction

Whether you are participating in an online auction for the first time or are an experienced bidder, participating in an auction can be both exciting and challenging. Winning a lot is not guaranteed; you can be outbid or just too late with your bid. But how do you ensure that you secure the lots you really want?
We have compiled four indispensable tips to help you win an auction. These 4 tips include essential auction strategies and winning bid strategies.

1. Stay Informed About Ongoing Auctions

Do you want to increase your chances of winning? Then it is important to closely monitor the ending auctions. This way, you are always aware of when an auction ends and can place a bid at the right moment. Good preparation gives you the edge you need to win the lot. This is one of the best tips for bidding at an auction and a way to bid successfully at an auction. By knowing how an auction works and when to bid, you significantly increase your chances.

2. Thoroughly Inspect the Lot

If you have your eye on a lot, it is crucial to inspect it thoroughly before placing a bid. Pay attention to the photos, descriptions, and any maintenance history. Careful research prevents surprises and ensures you know exactly what you are bidding on. This is an important auction bidding technique to use when you want to win an auction. Make sure you inspect the lot to bid effectively at an auction.

3. Add the Lot to Your Favorites

At Automotive Trade Center, you can follow lots and add them to your favorites list. This ensures you automatically receive updates when a lot becomes available or an auction is about to end. By planning strategically, you ensure you don’t miss any opportunities. This is one of the many auction tricks and tips you can apply to be the highest bidder at an auction. Adding lots to your favorites is a simple but effective auction tactic.

4. Use Automatic Bidding at Live Hammer Auction

Automotive Trade Center offers the option to bid automatically during Live Hammer Auctions, held every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Set a maximum amount, and the system will automatically bid on your behalf until this amount is reached. This saves time and prevents you from accidentally going over your budget. How do I stay within my budget at an auction? This is the solution! Automatic bidding is an effective auction tactic to ensure you never overspend and always stay within your budget.

Start Bidding at Automotive Trade Center

With these four tips, you increase your chances of placing the winning bid at an online auction. Are you curious about what Automotive Trade Center has to offer and want to participate in auctions? Then take a look at our online auction calendar and start bidding right away.

Used car sales fall by 22% in July 2022

Car companies sold 102,501 used cars to private individuals July 2022: that is 21.7 percent less compared to last year. This is evident according to the figures and data from The National Occasion Survey 2022 by VWE. 45,425 used cars were sold between consumers, a decrease by 12.7%.

The sale of used commercial vehicles also decreased in the past month and amounted to 9,405 (B2C); 13.6 percent less than the same period last year.

The National Occasion Survey 2022 was conducted by the trade magazine Automotive Management and vehicle data expert VWE.

The research has a number of trends:

• The decrease in used car sales in 2022 is reflected in all segments. The decrease in used car sales in 2022 is reflected in all segments, except for the SUVs, which experienced a growth in sales.
• The share of EV/(Plug-in) hybrid charge is also 12.4% (compared to petrol and diesel)
• The company stock calculation and the asking price (especially with EV and Plug-in hybrid) increase

Prices are rising

Although showroom asking prices seemed to have stagnated in recent months, they have risen sharply in the past month. This is evident from the Autodata Occasion Index (AOX). The index stands at 114.1, the highest level since the AOX started in 2011. Last month the index stood at 112.

This means that the tumultuous increase is still continuing; this is the largest increase since October last year. The largest price increase was observed for the 8-12 years old car range. Compared to a year ago, prices are almost twelve percentage points higher.

You can read more about the current situation from the survey in the National Occasion Survey 2022 (N.O.O.). For only 149 euros you get access to the digital environment.

NEW: Resell your cars right away!

Buy your cars now via Automotive Trade Center and receive a set of photos and extensive and reliable vehicle information for free. With the photos and information you can immediately resell the purchased vehicles to your customers or advertise on Automobile.de, for example.

Free pictures of the car

Always get a set of photos of the vehicle, which you can use to immediately resell the vehicle.

Free current vehicle information

Get an overview of the up-to-date and accurate vehicle information when purchasing.

ATC Pick-up is moving to Weeze, Germany

At the Automotive Trade Center (ATC) you will always find the right used cars for the right price. Add to that the excellent service of ATC and your car stock is quickly replenished. And now we are also coming to Germany to make transporting the cars even easier for you!

New pick-up location in Weeze

From November 16 we will open a second compound in Weeze, Germany. Most of the vehicles will be at our new compound in Weeze, but not all of them. Your pick-up message states on which compound the purchased vehicle is located. Take a good look at your pick-up message.

Retrieve later due to COVID-19 issues? Free guarded parking

The ATC is open and you can just bid and buy! Are you experiencing problems because of the COVID-19 measures? Please notify us. Your vehicles are then parked guarded for free until you can pick them up.

Phone number: +31 88 – 8937050
Email: remarketing@vwe.nl

Why we are opening a second compound in Weeze – Germany?

• Better and faster service. It allows us to speed up the pick-up process for your cars
• The ATC is growing and in Weeze we have enough space for expansion
• Better accessibility. Weeze is easier to drive to. It will save you time and money

Office and compound in Weeze:
Flughafen Ring 8, 47652 Weeze, Germany

Direction to compound in Weeze:
https://goo.gl/maps/qQiPthedNHYoVS7S8

If you have any questions, or if you would like personal help, please contact us. Send an email to remarketing@vwe.nl or call us: +31 88 – 893 7050.

How do you win the car auction?

NEW! Search on ATC: Always find the right vehicles

Are you looking for certain vehicles, like fairly young diesels or hybrids? Or only for VW Golfs and Audi A3s? Set up ATC searches and always receive the right offer in your inbox! Click here: set up searches.

View the current stock now!

We’re obviously delighted that you’re a customer and we look forward to seeing you at ATC, where around 30,000 different vehicles offered every day!

View the offer on ATC now

About Automotive Trade Center

Automotive Trade Center and VWE Remarketing are fully owned subsidiaries of VWE Automotive. VWE Automotive is the largest service provider for cars in the Netherlands and has more than 40 years of experience. VWE Automotive provides vehicle information and services to 10,000 active members and has concluded more than 2.5 million export transactions.

FAQ coronavirus

As you know, several measures have been taken in Europe to get the coronavirus under control as soon as possible. This also applies to the Netherlands. What does this mean to you?

The automotivetradecenter.com platform remains open, so that your and our business can continue as normal. However, it may happen that the delivery takes a little longer, because we also depend on suppliers. We review the situation daily and keep you informed via our platform, email and Facebook of any new developments and measures.

Do you have questions? You can reach us by phone +31 88 – 8937050 or e-mail remarketing@vwe.nl.

Can I still buy cars from automotivetradecenter.com?
Yes, we are continuing our business and operations. Buying cars is still possible for everyone. We keep you updated if anything changes.

Is it still possible to pick up a car from Amsterdam?
Yes, it is still possible to pick up cars. We have some temporarily new rules, such as shaking hands and only 1 driver at a time in the waiting area. Please check our hygiene regulations.

How long does it take to deliver a car regarding current circumstances?
Currently, this is difficult to say. Until further notice, picking up the vehicles is still possible. Please consider that during transport, delays can occur e.g. at borders.

Are you still able to deliver cars?
Yes that is possible, but the delivery times have increased.

Are you going to refund the purchase (and/or transport cost) if I cannot pick up the car?
There is no refund foreseen. Picking up cars remains possible in Amsterdam. Check with your local authorities if there are restrictions on entering your country.

Can I cancel a car?
No, you cannot cancel cars. Our current claim procedure and terms and conditions are still applicable. Sold vehicles need to be picked up.

If I do not get my car on time, will you refund my payment?
Currently, there is no refund foreseen as this is a force majeure. Our current claim procedure and terms and conditions are still applicable.

AEO license

VWE Remarketing has successfully obtained the AEO license! Companies that participate in international trade can apply for the status of Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) at Customs. With the AEO permit we fully comply with all customs requirements for the export of vehicles.

We have also renewed and expanded our Article 8 license at import. Via the Article 8 permit we can import new and used vehicles and even vehicles with or without RDW inspection. This ensures a wider service.