Autorola is one of the pioneers in online car auctions throughout Europe. Autorola’s unique network of over 1,000 approved dealers makes Autorola the only auction where you can command the market's highest price for your car within 72 hours. There are many advantages of selling through Autorola.

Why should I choose to sell my car at Autorola?

Autorola hold two weekly auctions for 1,000 + car dealers, which will ensure your car is sold quickly at the market's optimal price. Within 72 hours, you can find the dealer willing to pay the highest price for your car.

When you sell your car through Autorola, you have no warranty obligations, and Autorola provide free impartial advise regarding the sale of your car.

Finally, the buyer comes to you to collect the car, within a week of the auction.

There is no easier or better way to sell your car and in the unlikely event that your car is not sold, you do not pay any commission - No sale no charge!

Who is responsible for Autorola?

Autocom A/S was founded in Denmark by brothers Peter and Martin Grøftehauge, along with their father, Niels Grøftehauge. Peter Grøftehauge being the managing director.

In what has since become an Internet success story, established in 1996, Autocom A/S has worked on developing innovative IT solutions for the car industry. In addition to the Autorola. UK car auction, Autocom A/S has been responsible for the Bilpriser.dk and devised Autocom Valuation - a professional vehicle valuation tool used by over 70% of the Danish car dealers.

The Autorola UK car auction operates since 1999 in six European countries, under the name Autorola. Autocom A/S currently employs 44 staff.

Autorola’s experience and skills ensure you receive excellent advice and service when you need to sell a private car.

Remember, you can set up a user account for your company on Autorola for free. Then you can see first hand how the auction works.

How does Autorola ensure that I receive payment for my car?

Autorola only cooperates with car dealers that have been personally approved by Autorola.

As long as your car has been correctly described, Autorola's approved car dealers will always pay the auction price (See the Autorola auction terms and conditions).

Like any other "auction house", Autorola's role is purely to mediate the purchase and sale of the cars. Thus Autorola does not act as a party to any agreement between buyer and seller. This ensures that you always receive impartial advice from Autorola.

All factors relating to a car being sold are therefore exclusively a matter between the buyer and seller.

This very clear division of roles has been found to function very smoothly and more people are choosing to sell their cars at the auction as a result.

When you sell a car to a dealer, the dealer often resells the car to another dealer on the wholesale market. By selling at Autorola, you sell directly to the dealer who needs your car - saving you the costs associated with the middleman!

Can Autorola advise a reserve price for our company car?

Yes, Autorola are always ready to advise you on your reserve price, free of charge.

It is very important that Autorola can assist their users by providing an efficient and satisfactory service. Only through Autorola’s insight and experience gained from the 500+ annual online auctions held, are Autorola able to provide the advice you require. All staff at Autorola are highly trained and qualified to deal with any queries.

A clear indication that Autorola offer the best service and advice is supported by more British companies choosing Autorola to place their company cars for sale.

How long has Autorola been holding car actions?

The Autorola car auction was established in 2001 and is regarded as an industry pioneer in the area of online car auctions throughout Europe.

Autorola was the first company to offer customers targeted car auctions over the Internet and is the only site that can assure you of a professional sale (through our network of dealers) within 72 hours.

You can begin to benefit from this experience once you register as a user of Autorola. Why not try out the Autorola auction now, by creating a user account.

You give advice on car sales - How qualified are the staff?

All of Autorola’s car auction staff are competent and experienced specialists who have worked professionally in the car industry for many years.

Autorola believe it is very important that our employees are able to help and support Autorola’s users in the best possible way. Only through insight and experience are Autorola able to provide professional advice.

Autorola’s 500+ annual online auctions have given Autorola a further experience in car sales. You can therefore create a user account with confidence. Autorola is free and carries no obligations!

What is Autorola’s Total Service?

Autorola's Total Service offers added convenience when selling a company car while ensuring you reach a good sale price at the same time. It costs a little more than Autorola’s Self Service system but all responsibility is taken care of by a company representative and the same conditions of - No sale no charge still apply!

With Autorola’s Total Service, simply inform Autorola where your company car is - Autorola take care of the rest.

• Autorola fill out the car description and take photographs of your company car
• Autorola help you decide on a reasonable reserve price
• Autorola place the car on auction
• Autorola pay the sum of the sale directly to you
• You have the facility to monitor the progress of the auction and you have the final word over the reserve price.

Who can buy my car at Autorola?

Only Autorola’s 1,000 + approved dealers can bid on your car during the auction. This assures you of a professional sale and the optimal market price. It also means that you do not have to provide any form of warranty.

The buyers are professionals, thus making the whole process simple and straightforward. These are some of the advantages of using Autorola when you sell your car.

Can I be sure of getting the highest market price with Autorola?

Autorola’s 1,000 + dealers are constantly seeking new cars. They compete against each other to hold the highest bid, ensuring that your car attains the optimal market price. This means a quick and efficient sale at the best price with Autorola.

If you have already received an offer for your car from your local dealer, you need to be aware of whether or not the offer is dependent on trading in that car for another - the higher price you receive for your old car, is often reflected in a higher price for the new car! This is often the explanation if you have been offered more than Autorola's valuation by a dealer. Furthermore, you are not always able to find the car you really like, instead you may have to limit yourself to the dealer's range.

The price in the case of a pure sale cannot be compared with the price for a trade in. If you go to buy a car without a trade in, you will often be able to get a discount equivalent to the price premium the dealer would otherwise have given for your old car.

Autorola send you regular emails every time a bid is received on your car. This means that you are constantly aware of what is happening with your car at the auction.

Can I view previous auction prices with Autorola?

Yes. You can see the results of auctions for similar cars held within the last 90 days completely free of charge. The bids have been made by Autorola's network of more than 1,000 approved dealers.

These previous bids can give you a good indication of what your car is worth. However, remember that the exact value of the car is only known once Autorola has found the dealer willing to bid most for your car.

Can I buy cars at Autorola?

No, only car dealers can buy cars at the auction. Autorola serves as a wholesale market and the cars here are sold without warranty.

Do I have any warranty obligations?

The car must match your supplied description when the buyer comes to collect it, but beyond that you do not have to provide any form of warranty.

Once the buyer is satisfied that the car matches the description and has provided payment, you have no warranty obligations!

How do I sell my car with Autorola?

The sales process is very simple and your car can be sold within 72 hours Simply:

• Register as a user
• Describe your car condition
• Set a reserve price
• Register your car in the auction

During the auction you can constantly monitor the bidding activity on your car. It can be quite exciting to follow the progress of the auction as dealers outbid one another!

At 11.00 am three days following your car listing, the auction ends. If your car has reached the reserve price, it is sold, and you must then arrange collection details with the new buyer.

Payment is made for the car on collection. Simply exchange the car and payment at your address.

There is no easier way to sell your car with Autorola. The first step is to create a user account - This is, of course, free.

How often is the auction held?

The Internet operates round the clock, so you can register your car when it suits you. Once you have made a decision, you simply need to register the car and wait for the optimal market price.

If you register the car on a weekday before 11, it can be sold within three days.

Who are the approved dealers?

Autorola's dealers represent the most professional cross section of the British car industry. All dealers are personally approved by Autorola. Autorola's professional pool of buyers ensures that:

• Your sale is carried out efficiently
Only serious bidders place a bid on your car
The buyer has the money to pay immediately

With over 1,000 approved dealers, you are assured that your car will reach the optimal market price and that you will receive the full value for your used car.

In order to register a car, you have to establish a Autorola user account - This is free and only takes two minutes.

How does the Autorola auction work?

Autorola finds the dealer amongst the 1,000 + registered dealers, that are willing to pay the highest price for your car. Your car can be sold within 72 hours - you only have to pay the commission if your car is sold via Autorola. No sale no charge! All you need to do is fill out Autorola’s user-friendly description form and set your reserve price.

You are the only one who knows your reserve price. When the dealers make their bids, they are informed whether their bid is above or below the reserve price - allowing them to choose whether or not they want to increase their bid.

If a dealer bids above the reserve price, he has effectively bought the car but this is only the case until another dealer places a higher bid. In this way you are assured that the car will be sold at the highest possible price at the auction.

If a dealer's bid places a higher bid than another dealer, the first dealer is automatically notified and can decide whether he wishes to bid again.

In this way, the auction ensures that you receive the optimal market price for your car - you automatically find the buyer who is willing to pay the most.

Can Autorola reject my car?

Yes, if you have registered the car with a reserve price which Autorola believes to be unrealistic or if Autorola believes that the car has been described erroneously.

If you do not wish to sell the car but simply want to know what a car like yours would fetch at auction, you can always get a valuation by calling Autorola.

If your car is rejected, you may be able to register it in a later auction but only after talking to Autorola and updating your description and reserve price.

A reasonable reserve price is the best basis for successfully selling your car. A reasonable reserve price also maintains the dealers' interest in buying at Autorola, to the benefit of all sellers - including yourself.

Is it safe to sell at the Autorola auction?

Yes, selling your car at Autorola is completely secure.

Autorola give highest priority to your security and data protection.

The buyer only pays for the car when he collects it from you. That means you are completely assured of receiving payment! All dealers are also personally approved by Autorola.

Since no money is transferred via the Autorola website, the threat of financial fraud is very limited.

You can sell your car through Autorola with confidence, and be assured of getting the highest price on the market.

Why do I have to describe my car?

First and foremost because dealers cannot and will not, bid on your car unless you have described it properly.

A detailed car description leads to higher levels of bid activity and subsequently a better price. Autorola’s dealers are always seeking new cars and a good, detailed car description increases your chances of a quick and efficient sale.

Note! You do not have to place a car at auction. You can describe your car, get a valuation, and then decide whether you will place it at auction, wait before registering it, or refrain completely from placing the car in the auction.