- Interpretation
The following definitions and rules of interpretation apply in these Terms and Conditions.
1.1. “As Is” in relation to a Vehicle sale means that the Vehicle is sold and purchased where it is in its actual state and condition as at the Point of Sale, including with any faults and defaults affecting the vehicle (if any). The Contract for Sale shall not contain any condition, warranty or other term as to the age, description, suitability, fitness for purpose, satisfactory quality or roadworthiness of the Vehicle, All such conditions, warranties and other terms are excluded in respect of any Vehicle sold “As Is” to the extent permitted by law. Whether or not the Buyer has had the opportunity physically to inspect the Vehicle shall not prevent the Vehicle from being sold “As Is”;
1.2. “Auction” means any auction (of any format or type) of a Vehicle operated by North West Repo Cars;
1.3. “Auctioneer” means North West Repo Cars or any employee or agent of North West Repo Cars who at the relevant time has the conduct of an Auction;
1.4. “Buyer” means any participant in an Auction who may bid on a Vehicle and the ultimate buyer of a Vehicle offered for sale by a Seller following the highest bid accepted by the Auctioneer, including, in the case of online Auctions, by or through the North West Repo Cars eBay Website at the Point of Sale. Reference to the Buyer shall, where the context so requires, include any authorised registrant on the Buyer’s account with eBay;
1.5. “Vehicle” means any kind of motor car, motor cycle or motorised caravan, every kind of commercial, agricultural and other self-propelled vehicle, together with mechanical and electrical plant and equipment.
1.6. “Working Day” A day that is not a Saturday or Sunday, Christmas Day, Good Friday or any day that is a bank holiday under the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971. - General Terms
2.1. The Buyer warrants and represents to the Auctioneer, if it participates in any Auction, in any format, it does so in the course of business and not as a private consumer.
2.2. The Buyer accepts that where it participates in any Auction in any format (including online), the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Protection Regulations 2013, the Consumer Rights Act 2015 and any other consumer protection legislation in force from time to time, or common law relating to consumer protection, do not apply to both the sale and purchase of any Vehicle.
2.3. Prior to placing a bid on any Vehicle at Auction, the Buyer shall satisfy itself regarding the value and condition of the Vehicle by inspecting it and/or making such other background checks as a reasonable buyer would make.
2.4. The Buyer agrees that if any Vehicle is in such a condition that it is unroadworthy or cannot otherwise be used lawfully on the road, and/or does not have a valid Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency MOT test certificate or other documents required by law, the Buyer shall not use the Vehicle on any road or remove it from its location following the Point of Sale until it is roadworthy, can be used lawfully on the road and has all necessary documents.
2.5. If the Buyer intends to use the Vehicle on the road immediately on its sale at Auction, the Buyer warrants that the Vehicle is in a condition whereby it is able to lawfully do so.
2.6. Each Vehicle shall be sold “As Is”. - Payment
3.1. Acceptable forms of payment are Bank Transfer or Cash.
3.2. Buyers are expected to pay for their purchases within three working days from the point of sale. - Charges
- NWRC shall maintain a list of charges which is available on the NWRC Website at:
5.1. https://northwestrepocars.co.uk/charges/
5.2. The Price must be paid by the Buyer to North West Repo Cars in full in cleared funds before the Vehicle is released to the Buyer.
5.3. If the Buyer fails to adhere to and/or comply with its obligations to make full payment and collection for the Vehicle within three working days from the Point of Sale the Auctioneer reserves the right to charge the below charges for each day payment in full is not received / or vehicle is not collected.
| Chargeable days post sale/payment | Charge per day |
| From day 3+ | £10 + VAT |
| Day 9+ | £20 + VAT |