Auction Purchases
Vehicles collected from auction centres once the release paperwork is in order, and delivered straight to you.
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Auction, Dealer & Online Purchase Collection
Auction Collection Service
Bought a vehicle at auction or online? Our auction collection service picks it up and delivers it to your home, your forecourt or your workshop — taxed or not, running or not, with keys or without. London based, collecting nationwide.
07903 757657 Same-day and next-day slots No tax, MOT or insurance needed Runners & non-runners Price agreed before we set off
Recovery line open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year — including weekends and bank holidays.
24/7Hours we answer the phone
365Days a year, no exceptions
8+Regions covered nationwide
18+Recovery services offered
One number for a single car off an online listing, or a run of auction collections in London and across the country in the same week.
Storage charges start fast. Get it collected.
Most auction centres begin charging storage within a few days of the sale. Send us the release details and we will get a truck booked in.
07903 757657What we collect
What Our Auction Collection Service Covers
Auction stock is sold as seen, which means it might not start, might not roll and might not have keys. Every collection is planned on that basis, so a surprise on arrival does not become a wasted journey.
Online & Distance Sales
Cars bought unseen from a listing or a dealer at the other end of the country, brought to your door.
Get a quoteNon-Runners & No Keys
Vehicles that will not start, will not roll or have no keys at all, winched aboard rather than driven on.
Talk to a controllerUntaxed Or Without An MOT
No tax, no MOT and no insurance is no obstacle when the vehicle travels on the back of a truck.
Call the lineVans & Commercials
Panel vans, Lutons and light commercials collected from auction houses, dealers and trade sellers.
See van recoveryMulti-Vehicle Trade Runs
Several vehicles collected on one planned route, which keeps the cost per vehicle sensible for dealers.
Set up an accountSimple, fast, no fuss
How Our Auction Collection Works
Four steps from the moment you send the details to the moment the vehicle is on your drive. No apps, no membership, no waiting on hold.
1
Send Us The Details
Call or WhatsApp the collection address, the vehicle registration and the release reference.
2
We Confirm The Slot
We confirm the price, the collection window and the delivery address before anything is booked.
3
Collected And Checked
The driver collects, checks the vehicle against the paperwork and photographs it before loading.
4
Delivered To You
The vehicle is delivered to your home, forecourt or workshop and signed off on arrival.
Why buyers call us
Why Choose Premier Recovery For Auction Collection In London
We are a recovery operator, not a broker passing your job to whoever is cheapest that day. When you ring, you speak to the people who send the truck.
Runners And Non-Runners
No keys, no drive, flat tyres or seized brakes. If it will not roll, skates and a winch come out with the driver.
No Tax Or MOT Needed
On the back of a truck the vehicle does not need to be road legal. For most auction buyers that is the whole point.
Booked Around The Release
Auction release windows are tight and storage charges are not. We work to the deadline you have been given.
Photographed On Collection
The vehicle is photographed before loading, so its condition at the point of collection is on record.
Price Agreed Upfront
You are told what the collection costs before we set off. No meters running, no surprise invoice on delivery.
Trade & Private Buyers
Dealers, traders and private buyers all use the same line, for single cars or multi-vehicle runs.
Every kind of auction lot
Collections We Handle Every Week
Sold as seen covers a lot of ground. These are the vehicles that turn up most often.
Bought At Auction, Sold As Seen
Vehicles that may or may not start. We plan for the worst so the collection is never wasted.
No Keys Supplied
Barn finds, repossessions and salvage lots with no keys at all, winched on and strapped down.
Will Not Start Or Select A Gear
Seized engines, flat batteries and stuck gearboxes. All routine for a tilt bed and a winch.
Flat Or Missing Wheels
Vehicles sitting on flats or on axle stands. Tell us in advance and the skates come along.
No Tax, MOT Or Insurance
Perfectly normal for auction stock. Nothing is driven on the road, so nothing needs to be road legal.
Long-Distance Buys
Vehicles bought hundreds of miles away, collected and brought back in a single move.
Speak to a controller
One Call Gets A Truck Booked In
You do not need an account or a contract for a one-off collection. Send the details and we will do the rest.
- No membership and no account needed for a single collection
- A clear price confirmed before the collection is booked
- Delivery to your home, your forecourt or a workshop you nominate
- Single vehicles or multi-car trade runs on the same line
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- Booked around your auction release window
- Runners, non-runners and no-key vehicles
- No tax, MOT or insurance required
- Greater London and nationwide
Where we cover
Auction Collections Across London And The UK
Our base is London, so that is where we are quickest — but collections and deliveries run the length of the country.
Greater London auction collections
Central, North, South, East and West London, including the boroughs and towns our units run through most often.
Central LondonCity of LondonWestminsterCroydonIlfordBarkingRomfordEnfieldHarrowWembleyHounslowKingston upon ThamesSuttonBromleyDartford
Nationwide auction collections
Long-distance work well beyond the M25, including cross-country and overnight moves.
BirminghamManchesterSheffieldExeter & DevonGlasgowScotlandWalesIreland
Not sure whether you are in our patch? Ring the line with your postcode and we will tell you straight away.
Straight answers on price
What Affects The Cost Of An Auction Collection
Every collection is quoted individually. These are the five things a controller will ask about before giving you a price.
Distance
The collection postcode and the delivery postcode set most of the price.
Vehicle Type
Weight and size decide which bed we send.
Condition
Whether it drives on under its own power or has to be winched.
Timing
Same-day and tight release windows cost more than a flexible slot.
Number Of Vehicles
Several vehicles on one route brings the cost per vehicle down.
No surprises. You get a clear figure before the collection is booked, and that is the figure you pay. If the vehicle turns out to be in a worse state than described — no keys when keys were promised, or sitting on flats — we tell you before we do anything, not afterwards.
Before we collect
What We Need Before We Arrive
Auction and trade collections fail on paperwork far more often than on mechanics. Five minutes up front saves a wasted journey.
- The exact collection address, including which compound or gate to use
- The release or gate pass reference, and any collection deadline you have been given
- The vehicle make, model and registration
- Whether it starts, rolls, steers and brakes, and whether keys are supplied
- Any known damage, missing wheels, or vehicles sitting on axle stands
- The delivery address and who will be there to receive it
Release paperwork not cleared yet?
Tell us before we book. Auction centres will not hand a vehicle over until payment has cleared and the release is showing on their system, and a driver turning up early is a wasted journey you may end up paying for. Give us the deadline instead and we will book the slot to fit it.
Call The Recovery LineOnce the details are confirmed, a controller will book the truck and give you a collection window.
Trade & dealers
Auction Collection For Dealers, Traders And Exporters
Stock sitting in an auction compound is stock earning nothing and costing storage. Dealers, traders and exporters use the same line, with runs planned around your buying.
Dealers & Traders
Regular collections from auction and trade sales, planned into routes so the cost per vehicle stays sensible.
Set up an accountOnline Sellers & Exporters
Vehicles collected from private sellers and delivered to your compound or shipping agent.
Book a collectionSalvage & Repair Buyers
Damaged and non-running lots collected and delivered to a workshop or storage yard.
Talk to a controller Same-day slots available Runners & non-runners No tax or MOT needed Price agreed upfront
Common questions
Auction Collection FAQs
The questions our controllers are asked most often. If yours is not here, ring the line and ask.
Do I need to tax or insure the vehicle before you collect it?
No. The vehicle travels on the back of a truck rather than being driven, so it does not need to be taxed, tested or insured for that journey. You will of course need all of that in place before you drive it yourself.
Can you collect a vehicle with no keys?
Yes. No-key collections are routine. The vehicle is winched onto the bed and strapped down. Tell us in advance so the winch and skates come out with the driver.
How quickly can you collect?
It depends on the collection point and the release window. Same-day and next-day slots are often possible. Give the controller the deadline you have been set and we will tell you honestly whether we can hit it.
What paperwork do you need?
The collection address, the release or gate pass reference and the vehicle registration. Auction centres will not release a vehicle until payment has cleared and the release is showing on their system.
What if the vehicle will not start when you arrive?
That is expected on auction stock and is not a problem. Every collection is planned on the assumption it may not run. If it has seized brakes or is sitting on flat tyres, tell us in advance so the skates come along.
Do you photograph the vehicle?
Yes. The driver photographs the vehicle before loading, so its condition at the point of collection is on record for both of us.
Can you collect more than one vehicle at a time?
Yes. Multi-vehicle runs are planned as a route rather than as separate jobs, which brings the cost per vehicle down. Give the controller all the collection points and we will price the run.
Do you deliver to a private address?
Yes. Home addresses, forecourts, workshops and storage yards are all fine. Tell us about any access issues such as a narrow lane, a steep driveway or parking restrictions.
Do you collect from anywhere in the UK?
Yes. Collections run nationwide, including Scotland, Wales and Ireland. Distance is the main factor in the price, so give us both postcodes.
Do you offer accounts for dealers?
Yes. Dealers, traders and exporters with regular volume can arrange account terms. Ask the controller when you call and we will set it up.
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Need An Auction Collection Booked?
One call, a clear price and a truck on the way. Auction, dealer and online purchases collected and delivered across London and nationwide, running or not.
07903 757657