Now updated for 2020, our reference guide to second hand car auctions in the East Midlands can help you find where and when there are auctions in the area. Don’t forget to check out our listings for other areas if you’re not midlands-based – just scroll to the bottom of this page.
Car auctions in the East Midlands
We’ve compiled some of the bigger and more frequent car auctions in the region, with contact details and links to websites. Let us know if there are any you attend that we’ve missed!
BCA Bedford
Coronation Business Park, Kiln Road, Kempston Hardwick, Bedford, MK43 9PR
Auctions held on: Mon, Tues, Weds, Thurs
Phone Number: 01234 849 700
Click here for more information.
BCA Nottingham
2 Teal Close, Victoria Business Park, Netherfield, Nottingham, NG4 2PE
Auctions held on: Mon, Tues, Weds, Thurs, Fri
Phone Number: 01159 873 311
Click here for more information.
Manheim Mansfield
Fulwood Industrial Estate, Common Road, Huthwaite NG17 6AD
Auctions held on: Tues, Fri
Phone Number: 0844 856 4610
Click here for more information.
John Pye Nottingham
James Shipstone House, Radford Road, Nottingham NG7 7EA
Auctions held on: Online Bidding Mon, Weds, Fri
Wednesday morning available to view
Phone Number: 01159 706 060
Click here for more information.
BCA Derby
Raynesway, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 7WA
Auctions held on: Mon & Weds
Phone Number: 01332 666111
Click here for more information.
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