About Us

ABC Auctions offers the optimal solution through which moveable goods change hands and value is added.

To achieve the above ABC Auctions makes use of 3 divisions: Vehicle Sales, Sales Floors and Outside Sales. These three divisions all operate individually of each other but all offer the same personalized service and quality results.

When dealing with ABC Auctions you can rest assured that extensive advertising will be carried out to ensure that maximum participation at each auction and as a result a market related price providing value addition on both sides. Our comprehensive advertising campaigns run by our experienced advertising team makes use of newspaper advertisements, fliers, web sites as well as email’s and SMS’s. We have built up a massive database of clients allowing for strategic targeting of individuals. We are constantly looking for new and innovative ways of advertising and believe that with this approach maximum exposure can be guaranteed. Although such vigorous marketing campaigns can be costly, it is of interest to note that this cost is borne entirely by ABC Auctions.

ABC Auctions takes cognizance of both the monetary value as well as sentimental value that you may associate with the goods that are entrusted to us. For this reason security is one of most important concerns and as such we employ our own internal security guards as well as outsource from a reputable security company to provide twenty-four hour security and you with the peace of mind you deserve.

Our sales floors are a treasure trove for the discerning buyer and on the other hand a convenient, hassle free way to dispose of moveable goods. ABC Auctions’ premises boast a very spacious auction floor as well as considerable warehouse facilities ensuring that no matter your good, we can accommodate it. Given the vast majority of items on hand we generally try to group the goods into the following categories and hold auctions accordingly:

· Household Furniture & Smalls

· Audio Visual & Domestic Appliances

· Office Furniture & Equipment

· IT Equipment

· Vehicle Spares

· Machinery & Tools

· Catering Equipment

· Building Equipment

· Farming Equipment

· Redundant & Damaged Stock

Of late it has become our policy to provide you, the seller, with two options. The first option was borne out of the need of many to have hard cash immediately without the need to wait for an auction to take place. As such we often offer to purchase your goods outright rather than selling on your behalf. We ask that a decision be made within 24 hours, following which a payout at the agreed price will be made in cash. We do understand that this is not the preference of all clients and for this reason the second option of an auction on your behalf is still very much a reality.

As understanding the needs of our clients is so important to us, we realize how much can be collected over the years. We also realize that the size of many items and the number of hours in a day don’t always allow for you to be personally available to deliver your goods to the auctions. For this reason we make use of our own, extremely reliable, transport system and fleet to facilitate the timeous collection of your goods no matter the size or weight. Our trusty Transport Officer is always on call to satisfy your collection requirements. Our collection fees do vary depending on the vehicle used however should there be a large quantity of moveable assets for collection a special rate can always be arranged with management. In the interests of your own safety, the following information is required to facilitate a collection:

· The name of your Organisation if applicable.

· Your representative’s name & ID details

· Your companies physical address or in the case of an individual your address.

· The collection address.

· Your contact details including cell number & email address.

· The approximate weight and size of the goods.

Again any charges for transport will be deducted from our payment to you.

As with the vehicle auctions, our professional valuation team will value all goods consigned to ABC Auctions for sale on your behalf. These values are meant as an estimate only and are often, as the case with an auction, far lower then the actual price realized. You can rest assured that we will strive to achieve the best possible price for your goods as this is not only to your benefit but also to our benefit as an auction house.

All goods consigned to ABC Auctions for sale on your behalf are organized in saleable lots, given lot numbers and entered into our computer database for administration purposes. All goods are then placed on display and sold by public auction or private treaty. Our computerized auction system and database ensures active management and tracking of your goods at all times. It is for this reason that payment, when selling on your behalf, can be instituted in one of two ways:

· Payment in stages as and when your goods are sold, or

· As soon as the total consignment has been sold.

Please feel free to be in touch with us regarding the status of your goods. Please also note that along with all cash payments, you will receive a Remittance Advice, itemizing all lots sold with their corresponding prices and any deductions made for transport and commission.

The beauty of ABC Auctions lies in the fact that our policies and procedures are not limited to sales conducted on our premises. Should you have goods that cannot be moved or the cost does not warrant it, our professional team, making use of our one of a kind mobile office, will conduct a sale at your premises. Even the remotest of locations are no challenge as our generator can support all happenings.

Given the wide variety of items normally sold on outside auctions, we prefer to view the items you intend to place on auction and then together, come up with the way forward taking into account your expectations of the sale as well as considering details such as the amount of advertising required and viewing times.

In order for you to have as much information available as possible we will generally ask that you sign a contract detailing the date of sale, commission rates, standard terms of acceptance and an advertising budget indicating the forms of advertising to be utilized. We will also indicate your expected payment date so as to allow you to pre-plan the use of any proceeds.

We are here to serve you and for this reason each outside sale is a tailor made package that suits your every need. Additionally it is not uncommon for us to hold closed auctions, thereby providing a fair mode of disposal to a select group, most commonly a company's most important asset, their staff.

No matter the situation, we pride ourselves in finding the best way forward.

ABC Auctions, being renowned for hosting the most popular vehicle auctions in the country, not only delivers superior service but also ensures that you, whether a buyer or a seller, get the most value for money.

“With an auction house you are assured of a true market value”

Here at ABC auctions, it is our customers that count and for this reason we have split our vehicle sales into 2 different categories, the first being quality drive through vehicle auctions and the second being heavy / versatile vehicle and equipment auction sales.

Our quality drive through auction provides buyers with an opportunity to sit back, relax and bid whilst watching vehicles drive past on display. The diversity of vehicles on offer is always apparent and often includes quality sedans, min buses, 4 * 4’s and pickups, luggage trailers and motorcycles. On average we have 2 drive through auctions a month with each sale taking place between 10:30 to 12 noon.

Our heavy / versatile vehicle and equipment sale is a specialized sale held once a month. This sale caters for the disposal of horses, rigids, trailers, tractors, accident damaged and non-running vehicles as well as farm implements. This sale is a favorite for most insurance companies and provides a financially viable alternative for vehicles heading for the scrap yard.

Whether your vehicle is partaking in the quality drive through auction or the heavy / versatile vehicle and equipment sale an entry fee will be charged which serves to cover our valet service, battery charging and general sale preparation. Our valet service is there to ensure that your vehicle is looking its best both inside and out and really does make a difference to the appearance of your vehicle.

Because a complete service is so important to us at ABC Auctions, we also pride ourselves in our ancillary services which include professional valuations, assistance with change of ownership, pre-sale clearances and checks, towing services as well as advances in certain circumstances.

When valuing vehicles, a professional written valuation is provided for each vehicle. We will arrange to have these valuations hand delivered or can be completed while you wait. Generally we require you to bring your vehicle to our premises along with the registration book and a letter of authorization for us to view and value the vehicle. In the case of numerous or immobile vehicles, we will come to you. We do charge for each valuation however should you dispose of the valued asset through ABC Auctions within 30 days from valuation, we will refund the valuation fee.

Should you sell your vehicle on an auction, we at ABC Auctions understand the value of you and your employees’ time. It is for this reason that a simple letter authorizing ABC Auctions to sell and change ownership on your behalf will suffice for the arduous task of changing ownership. Additionally a draft copy of such a letter may be requested from our offices.

As a reputable company that prides itself on delivering a faultless service to both our clients and customers alike, it our policy that all vehicles entered for sale with us are:

· Cleared with Vehicle Theft Squad (Southerton Police Station).

· Cleared with Transunion (to ensure there are no Hire Purchase agreements outstanding).

· Cleared with Central Vehicle Registry (to ensure no restrictions, i.e. duties payable & RT16's).

· Checked to ensure that the engine number and chassis number correlate to the registration book.

In addition to the above, we at ABC Auctions have, over the years, built up favourable relationships with various towing companies. Should you require towing services, we are more than happy to assist with this and in doing so we are able to pass on the advantageous rates and discounts we have managed to secure. The fee for towing is also only deducted at cost once your vehicle has been sold.

We at ABC Auctions take pride in our service and for this reason, if your vehicle is sold on Friday’s auctions, we will make payment to you in Cash the Monday immediately following the sale. Should you wish for the cash to be collected by a representative other than yourself, we ask that you designate an individual in writing. With your payment you will receive a Remittance Advice indicating the selling price, less our deductions, which include our commission, any towing charges and the likes.

Our service to you is important, any comments or suggestions are more than welcome.