August 2021

SHOULD I EXPECT VIEWINGS?

You should be in some way prepared to accept requests from prospective purchasers to come along have a chat and have a look. Cars do bring people together. We do notice, that these requests drastically reduce when a buyer can see and get everything they need from images, a video and description or a chat with you or our team. 

CAN YOU HELP WITH PHOTOS AND A VIDEO?

Good pictures and a great video means a better result. We have a photographic and video upload guide to help you, available HERE. By all means send us some images via your great grandfather’s Box Brownie, but we’ll struggle!  For THE very best result, we would suggest using one of our network of photo partners that we have assembled around [...]

HOW MANY PHOTOS ARE NEEDED?

However many photos we put on the auction someone will ask for the one we forget to get from you! A simple rule is, you can never have too many. A great selection of good images means buyers have increased confidence and are happy to bid safe in the knowledge they’ve seen everything - the good, the [...]

WHAT DO I NEED TO PROVIDE TO EVOKE CLASSICS?

We have a simple, easy to use process. We’ll guide you through every step. Firstly just drop us a mail or fill in our Entry Form - we will need details about your item plus photos and a video if possible but call us and we can help answer any questions or complete the [...]

DO EVOKE CLASSICS VISIT MY VEHICLE?

We do not usually visit, but sometimes, if time, resource and the stars align we do. That aside we use the benefit of modern systems to make the world smaller and easier and gain a good picture of a vehicle’s condition from all the information you give us. 

HOW DO YOU CREATE MY LISTING?

Our experienced team will work with you to create an honest, transparent, professional listing that ensures your vehicle’s story is told in the best possible way.  To enable us to draft this, we have a set of questions we ask regarding the vehicle's history, exterior and interior condition plus mechanicals and documentation that supports any work undertaken [...]

WILL THE EVOKE CLASSICS TEAM ACHIEVE THE HIGHEST PRICE AT AUCTION?

Our many, many, many years of experience show us that certain things absolutely work. Transparency, integrity, trust and simplicity. When all those ingredients come together with right cars, record prices are often broken. Under-pinning that is a truly fabulous marketing team that will put your car in front of the right people at the right [...]

DO PEOPLE REALLY BUY CLASSIC CARS FROM AN INTERNET AUCTION?

Yep, they certainly do. An unexpected effect of the 2020 lockdowns meant that the traditional classics Auction Houses through necessity had to move into online only auctions and customer confidence has grown in using these platforms. We work hard as a team and take great pride in giving you the confidence and information you [...]

DOES LOW COST, MEAN LOW SERVICE?

No. We cut our costs to you but not our service. Our low overheads mean we can have a laser like focus on service. Simply put, as enthusiasts we want to treat you like we’d want to be treated. That is our standard. If we don’t do that, tell us. When we do and [...]

HOW MUCH DO YOU CHARGE ME TO SELL MY CAR?

It is only 6.5% plus VAT (payable on the commission fee only, not the vehicle’s selling price) There’s no getting away from it, VAT is VAT unfortunately!  To put this in to context for a moment, some platforms charge a whopping 15%. Ouch.  There is a minimum fee payable which is £450 plus VAT.    [...]

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