FAQS

Who is eligible to attend a Mobile Auction?

Unless the Mobile Auction is a closed sale, anyone who is eligible to attend a traditional auction at Manheim can attend a Mobile Auction.

What services are available at a Mobile Auction?

Depending on the venue, Mobile Auctions offer many of the same services as traditional Manheim auctions. This starts with an auctioneer, ringman, and all personnel needed to host the auction. Available services typically include condition reports, arbitration, logistics, PSI, and DealShield. All mobile sales have Simulcast, enabling dealers nationwide to participate online.

Where does Manheim currently offer Mobile Auctions?

Manheim currently hosts more than two dozen Mobile Auctions across North America, with more being added regularly. Sales Schedule offers a list of regularly scheduled Mobile Auctions.

Who do I contact for more information?

If you’re interested in buying from, or hosting, a Mobile Auction, please contact Alan Campebell, Mobile Auction Support Manager, at mobileauctionsteams@coxautoinc.com.

After I request to host a Mobile Auction, how long before it is conducted?

There are many factors that go into hosting a Mobile Auction, all of which must be fully considered and vetted before a sale may be held. Due to differences in state and county legislations, the timing for how long it will take to host a Mobile Auction will vary between locations. Please contact Alan Campbell at mobileauctionsteam@coxautoinc.com for assistance facilitating this process and answering any questions during the discovery phase of hosting a Mobile Auction for the first time.

What types of success have other dealers had with these types of sales?

Dealers have experienced great success with Mobile Auctions; from large clients, who appreciate that they do not have to transport their inventory, to smaller clients, who appreciate the more personalized service and autonomous control of the sale. The most notable success dealers have experienced thus far is winning new business, either from new customers or previous ones.