Manheim auction buying for car dealers
carassessments.com.au records cars bought at Manheim with the hammer price and buy fees captured on the car. From there, transport, recon and holding cost add up, so profit by source shows how auction stock really performs.
| 2018 Mazda CX-5 MaxxPurchase imported | $19,850 |
| Buyer feeAllocated to car | $495 |
| Transport bookedAllocated to car | $220 |
| Condition reportSaved to stock card | Done |
Manheim activity in the app. Sample data.
What flows between them
- Auction buy entry with hammer price and buyer fees captured
- Transport and collection jobs logged against the car
- Car flowed into recon and stock with its full cost
- Profit by source: auction vs bought privately vs consigned vs trade-in
- Exit decision per car, including wholesale back through auction
Why it matters in a yard
Auction cars look cheap until you add the fees, the truck and the recon. Capturing the buy fees on the day and adding every cost after means the net profit on auction stock is honest, and you can compare it with what you make buying privately.
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Questions dealers ask
Does it bid on Manheim for me?
No. You buy through Manheim as normal and record the purchase in the app, with the fees, so the car’s cost is complete from day one.
Can I compare auction stock with private buys?
Yes. Profit by source splits net profit between bought, consigned, trade-in and auction stock.
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