protruckauctions.co.uk

What It Is

The Fleet Auction Group & Protruck Auctions is a UK vehicle de-fleet and remarketing auction platform, with Protruck Auctions operating under The Fleet Auction Group. The materials position it as one of the earlier “Trade Only” auction businesses in the UK, mainly serving trade buyers and sellers. It covers HGVs, LCVs, trailers, plant and equipment, cars, motorcycles, WAVs, and more.

Core Capabilities and Supply

The platform’s strength lies in its relatively concentrated supply of commercial vehicles and plant equipment. According to Protruck, its heavy commercial vehicle auctions typically feature 350-450 Lots per sale, while Plant & Equipment sales usually offer 250-350 Lots per sale. Vendors include leasing companies, financial institutions, local authorities, main dealers, fleet operators, and others, making it suitable for users looking to source used UK vehicles in bulk or dispose of fleet assets. The site supports filtering by vehicle type, body type, mileage, age, fuel, transmission, NAMA grade, and more. Users can also export catalogues in PDF/XLSX/CSV, save searches, and receive email alerts.

Pricing and Transaction Rules

Fees are not fully transparent: the terms only state that sellers pay commission according to the published scale of charges, while buyers pay a Buyers’ Premium on each successful Lot. Some Lot pages show additional fees of £100 or £125. Sellers must also pay a vehicle entry fee. After a successful bid, buyers must pay in full and remove the vehicle within 48 working hours; otherwise, they may forfeit their deposit, have the vehicle re-auctioned, and be liable for any losses or storage charges. Vehicles paid for by cheque can only be collected after the payment has cleared.

Pros and Cons

The advantages are a broad range of inventory, strong specialization in commercial vehicles, pre-sale promotion, email notifications, and online bidding access. Customer testimonials indicate that exporters have used the platform to source vehicles from the UK. The drawbacks are that full fee schedules, registration review requirements, cross-border logistics, export documentation, and international payment methods are not clearly explained in the available materials. Vehicles are generally sold as seen, so buyers need to conduct their own due diligence on mechanical condition, roadworthiness, and compliance risks.

Best Fit and Access from China

It is best suited to UK-based trade buyers, commercial vehicle dealers, fleet asset disposal parties, and exporters familiar with UK auction rules. Chinese buyers considering participation should verify account eligibility, payment channels, collection/port delivery arrangements, and export documents in advance. The available materials do not indicate whether the site is accessible from China, so access status is unknown. Alternatives include BCA, Manheim UK, Wilsons Auctions, Euro Auctions, and Ritchie Bros.