AUCTION TIPS

Buy, then learn, the catalogue Memorise the lot numbers of what you’re keen on.

Viewing Spend time checking out the car, but don’t forget to look at others, too – the idea is to ensure no one knows you are a major player for a specifific car.

Decide your figure and don’t go above it. If you’re still in and the dealers have backed out, then you stand a good chance of winning.