Selling - Step by Step Guide

1 - Cost: When you list a vehicle through the Raw2K auctions you are charged a £15 + VAT (£18.00 inclusive of 20% VAT) "Auction Fee". This payment has to be paid before the auction can commence. This fee includes up to two "re-lists" if the vehicle does not reach your reserve price.

Payment can be made by the following methods: Debit Card / Credit Card, Bank Transfer, Bankers Draft and Cash (cash only accepted at our Head Office in Barnsley). For more details click here.

2 - After logging in as normal, click on the "auctions" button, on the next page click "Sell Private Vehicle".

3 - Select the make of the vehicle from the pull down menu. If it is not listed, type the make into the "Other" field. Click the "Continue" button.

4 - Select the model of the vehicle from the pull down menu. If it is not listed, type the model into the "Other" field. Click the "Continue" button.

5 - Fill in as much detail about the vehicle as possible.
Please Note:
* Numbers Only: Where this is stated only whole numbers can be used.
Mileage: If "Km" is selected the details screen on our auction will state the Km's and an approximate in Miles.
Damage Report: Please state all area's of damage including severity (e.g. Heavy rear, Mod front, Light o/s), also state any mechanical damage you are aware of. If there is no damage to the vehicle just state No Damage.
Extra Info for Auction: For example state MOT / Tax due date. Additional items fitted to the vehicle, CD Player, Alloy wheels etc. This section can also be used to state additional damage if you have run out of space in the damage report box.
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) / Chassis Number: The VIN number can usually be found in the engine compartment and on the bodywork under the bonnet and driver's seat. Some vehicles will also show the VIN on a plate that can be viewed through the windscreen. The VIN number will also be stated on the V5 (log book) and MOT certificate.
Can be viewed: Selecting yes will show your phone number on the details page for buyers to ring to ask questions and arrange a viewing. Selecting no will state no to viewing but will still show your phone number for questions from potential buyers.
Insurance Category: If the vehicle has been through an insurance claim it will have been given a ABI Category. This will range from "B - Breaker Only" (can only be bought or sold by people with the relevant environmental licences), "C or D - Repairable salvage" or "X - Minimal or No Damage". If the vehicle has never been involved in an insurance claim, select "Not Recorded". For more information on Insurance Categories CLICK HERE. These categories will be stated on the V5 and HPI checks and must be stated when you sell a vehicle on Raw2K Private Auctions. You are responsible for making sure this information is correct.
Vehicle Location: Please inform Raw2K Private Auctions if the vehicle is not located close to your registered address.
Nearest Major Town: This is the town that will be displayed on the web site. It should be the nearest major town or city that will be known to the majority of Raw2K members.
Start Price: The price at which you want the auction to start. Must be dividable by 5.
Reserve Price: The minimum price you require to allow the vehicle to sell. Must be dividable by 5. Leave this blank if you wish to allow the vehicle to sell as long as at least 1 bid has been made over your start price.
Delivery: This defaults to "Buyer To Arranged" but can be changed if you are willing to deliver / arrange delivery etc.
Payment Methods Accepted: Select all payment methods you are willing to accept. This will be displayed on auction to potential buyers.
Your Payment Type: You must select one of the options. If you select "Debit/Credit Card" the "Sale Fee" will be taken shortly after the auction has finished and you will receive details of the buyer by email. If you select "Bank Transfer" you will need to contact the Raw2K office to arrange payment of the "Sale Fee". The buyers details will be emailed to you shortly after the "Sale Fee" has cleared.
Customer Reference: A reference must be entered. This is a unique reference for the sellers own reference.

6 - Once all the data has been entered click the "Continue" button.

7 - You will need 5 or 6 images. The first 4 showing the exterior of the vehicle, the 5th showing the interior (see diagram, Click on the camera logos to view an example). The 6th image is optional and can be used to show additional detail (engine etc).

8 - To upload images click the browse button, using the file browser that appears select the 1st image then click "Open". The location of the file will appear in the "Selected Filename:" field. Click the "Upload" button.

9 - Images must be in the JPEG (.jpg) format. The image size should be 640x480. Although the web site will automatically shrink larger sized images it is preferable that the images are resized before uploading due the increased time it will take to upload (especially on slow internet connections). Camera phones that are capable of taking images at a resolution of 640x480 can be used but may result in lower quality images. For improved images, no part of the vehicle should be obscured and images should be taken in good lighting.

10 - When the image has uploaded repeat stage 8 for the rest of the images.

11 - When you have uploaded either 5 or 6 images click the appropriate button that appears.

12 - Once the payment has been made and the details have been checked your vehicle will start at the next available auction slot.

13 - Private sales auctions will start daily (Monday to Friday) from 3pm with 2 minute intervals between each auction. Vehicles will be on auction for 7 days (5 working days, Monday to Monday etc). You will be informed of your auction slot and receive a payment receipt by email once everything has been confirmed.