Simple Steps to Buying at Auction

Find it.

Every single one of our cars for sale is listed here on our website, making it super easy for you to find the one that suits you! Our range is huge, and there is fresh stock arriving every day, so keep checking back!

To search for the car you want, simply use the Search panel on the left hand side of the website – you can refine your search by selecting from a number of options such as make, model, price range, year, transmission location and so on. You can also search within our online auction catalogues, which show all of the cars that are scheduled to be auctioned on a specific date.

Every one of our online car listings includes an auction price estimate, photos of the car and general information about its features and condition. Some cars also include a Buy Now price, which is available pre-auction.

If you don’t find what you’re after right away, don’t worry - we have new cars coming online every day. Register with us, save your search criteria, and we'll email you when a matching car becomes available.

Check it.

Once you’ve found a car that fits the bill, we recommend that you take some time to check it out thoroughly. We also offer a number of services that can help you do just that!

Turners Car Price Check

For just $7, a Turners Price Check will supply you with a custom-made, up-to-the-minute report showing an estimated price for the car you’re searching for, based on actual sales of the same or similar cars sold at Turners in the past 12 months.

It's simple to use, it costs next to nothing, and the information you receive is comprehensive. Find out more.

Vehicle Condition Report

For added peace-of-mind most of our vehicles have a Vehicle Condition Report within their online listing. You can find this on each vehicles details page – simply click the ‘Vehicle Condition Report’ link. The report will also be displayed on the vehicle at the branch.

Remember this is only a guide and conditions apply. If you want to put the car through a more rigorous physical at a reasonable rate, it’s a good idea to contact the branch and book an independent inspection in advance of accepting the Buy Now price, or attending the auction.

It is important to remember that all cars sold by auction are sold on an ‘as is, where is’ basis, which means that the buyer is deemed to have inspected the car and satisfied themselves as to its condition and fitness for purpose.

Fuel Efficiency and Safety

For most cars that are 2000 or newer you will find an indication within their online listing of how safe and fuel efficient they are – these figures are provided by NZTA and Fuel$aver

Test Drives

We strongly encourage you to visit the branch where the car is located and take it for a test drive before buying, or bidding at auction. To arrange a test drive, simply contact the consultant whose name is listed within the car’s online listing.

Remember – to test drive you will need to bring along your Driver’s Licence and register at the branch.

Buy it.

Once you’ve found the perfect car, you’ll need to register to bid – either at the branch where the auction is taking place, or online via our Turners Live web bidding service. If you’re new to bidding at auction and want some help finding your feet, simply talk to any of the consultants at your local branch – they’ll be more than happy to help!

Pay for it.

As soon as you’ve bought the car you will need to put down a deposit of $500 or 10% of the purchase price (whichever is greater). You can use eftpos, bank cheque, credit card, or cash to do so. We accept Visa and Mastercard, but please note that all credit card transactions will incur a 1.5% convenience fee. The balance of the sale price is to be paid by 3pm the same day or by 12 noon the following day if you came into the branch after 3pm.

Please bear in mind that the purchase price for all auction cars is subject to an additional Turners Purchase Protection fee - this provides a title warranty and includes the change of ownership. Unregistered vehicles, including new imports have an additional ‘on-road’ charge. For a full list of the Buyer’s Fees click here.

Drive Away.

Hop in the car, and you’re away – it’s as simple as that! Or, if you’ve bought a car from out-of-town, we can offer you preferential transportation rates through our partnership with Toll.