Origin of lots
The vans and trucks offered come mainly from German public auctions. Zoll-Auktion auctions service vehicles from customs, the Länder and municipalities: vans, light commercial vehicles, decommissioned fire or police vehicles. Justiz-Auktion offers vehicles seized by courts and bailiffs. VEBEG sells equipment from the federal administration and the US forces, sometimes without VAT via IFMS. Add vehicles from bankrupt companies via liquidation platforms and auction houses. Each source has its rules: no buyer's premium at Zoll-Auktion and Justiz-Auktion, fees and VAT at licensed auctioneers.
Checks before bidding
Read the German description: defekt, ungeprüft, ohne Festplatte or BIOS-Passwort indicate an uncertain condition. For a van or truck, check the mileage, engine condition, bodywork, tyres and whether documents are present. The Zulassungsbescheinigung Teil I and II (formerly Fahrzeugbrief) is essential for registering the vehicle in your country. The HU/TÜV inspection may have expired. A viewing (Besichtigung) is often possible before the sale: ask for additional photos. Allow for the certificate of conformity and the registration procedure of your country. An EU professional with a VAT number may buy without German VAT under certain conditions.
Collection, transport and delivery
Vans and trucks are almost always to be collected on site (nur Abholung). Some sellers ship within Germany or the EU, but this is rare for large vehicles. To drive to your country, arrange export plates (Ausfuhrkennzeichen) or temporary plates (Kurzzeitkennzeichen), valid under certain conditions. A haulier or a relay address in Germany can receive the lot. Check the dimensions and weight to organise transport. Bidorado shows the all-in price, but transport remains your responsibility. Plan customs and tax formalities before the purchase.