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Evaluating 402 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the professional, friendly, and knowledgeable staff for providing exceptional guidance and dedicated support throughout the entire selling and buying journey. Consumers frequently note that the online auction platform is remarkably easy to navigate, ensuring transparent communication, smooth processes, and successful transactions from start to finish. However, some people mentioned that certain financial aspects associated with the service can be quite high and demanding. A few other people also felt that additional expenses like buyer fees and commission structures could be organized much more fairly between participants.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I like the fact the auction goes live as soon as all the relevant information has been gathered. I like the way the 48 HR clock adds an extra dimension to the sale. I think you could push the Escrow s... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Some good cars - could be better on communication. I was the highest bider on a car that didn’t meet the reserve. I would have increased my bid to secure the car and contacted Collecting Cars but did... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

My plate sold slightly under the reserve price with the promise of the extra shortfall to be paid via your commission. Still awaiting £750 some 8 days after the buyer paid.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Just one negative....Buyers Fee. So high that most buyers will deduct the cost from their maximum bid price as I do. A fairer structure would be a commission/buyers fee shared equally twixt buye... See more


Company details

  1. Auto Auction
  2. Auto Market
  3. Online Auction Service
  4. Online Marketplace

About Collecting Cars

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WHAT IS COLLECTING CARS?

Collecting Cars is a global online platform devoted to cars and automobilia. We are open for bids 24/7 with new auctions going live every day, alongside a range of other ways to sell.

The platform launched in 2019 in the UK, but quickly expanded with teams in mainland Europe, Australia and North America. We have rapidly become a global leader in the market and continue breaking records around the world!

Our platform may be 100% online but behind the scenes we are a passionate team of over 90 car enthusiasts who work around the clock to get your car in front of the most eyes.

ARE YOU A BUYER?

Our platform has been trusted by thousands of buyers from around the world to find them their next collectible car.

Buyers can view in-depth images of each listing and can read our detailed descriptions outlining the condition of the car. We charge a 6% + VAT buyer's premium to a successful auction winner.

REGISTER TO BID

ARE YOU A SELLER?

List for FREE.
Sell for FREE.
Hassle FREE.

We don't charge anything to sell with us and you receive 100% of the winning bid.

Speak to one of our consignment specialists today to discuss how we can help you get the most money for your car.

SELL WITH US


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The site worked really well even though…

The site worked really well even though I thought commition fo the purchase was very high and it’s not some were I would sell but would buy again .

July 28, 2026
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Hello Guy,

Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear the platform worked well for you and that you'd buy with us again.

The Collecting Cars Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

quick precise and effective service

July 26, 2026
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Reply from Collecting Cars

Hello Emanuele,

Thank you for the great review! "Quick, precise, and effective" is exactly the standard we aim for, so we're thrilled we hit the mark for you.

The Collecting Cars Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Awesome

Awesome, very efficient and ability to reach other car enthusiasts second to none, thank you

August 1, 2026
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Reply from Collecting Cars

Hello Mark,

Thank you for the awesome review! We pride ourselves on connecting sellers with a passionate community of car enthusiasts, so we're thrilled to hear you found the process so efficient.

The Collecting Cars Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good experience

Had a good experience seeling my Caterham after months of it not selling from a personal advert. Samuel was very handsome on, assisting me the whole way.

July 6, 2026
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Reply from Collecting Cars

Hello Davide,

Thank you for the great review! We're thrilled we could help get your Caterham sold after a slow start on the private market.

The Collecting Cars Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Worldwide audience.

Everybody has been approachable and contributed to a final sale.

July 22, 2026
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Hello,

Thank you for the great review! We're delighted to hear that our team was approachable and supportive in helping you achieve a successful sale.

The Collecting Cars Team

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I like the fact the auction goes live…

I like the fact the auction goes live as soon as all the relevant information has been gathered. I like the way the 48 HR clock adds an extra dimension to the sale. I think you could push the Escrow service a little more as I think it would speed things up. I like the layout of the page. Overall a good experience.

July 15, 2026
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Reply from Collecting Cars

Hello Steven,

Thank you for the thoughtful review! We're glad you enjoyed the platform layout, the quick listing process, and the excitement of our 48-hour clock.

We also really appreciate your feedback regarding our Escrow service, we're always looking for ways to make transactions smoother and faster, so we'll certainly take your suggestion on board.

The Collecting Cars Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A great service and great price…

A great service and great price achieved. Regular contact with me explaining the process, thank you Neil. Will definitely use you again in the future

July 23, 2026
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Reply from Collecting Cars

Hello Mark,

Thank you for the fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear you achieved a great price and felt well-supported throughout the whole process.

The Collecting Cars Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Description of car was accurate

Description of car was accurate. I did not see the car before the auction so I was delighted that I had no concerns when I did see the car.

July 25, 2026
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Reply from Collecting Cars

Hello Pat,

Thank you for the great review! We know that buying a car sight unseen requires a lot of trust, so we're thrilled to hear the listing was spot-on and that you were delighted when you saw it in person.

The Collecting Cars Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All good and a very transparent…

All good and a very transparent purchase.

July 27, 2026
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Reply from Collecting Cars

Hello Jens,

Thank you for the review! We pride ourselves on making every purchase as transparent and straightforward as possible. We’re glad you had a great experience.

The Collecting Cars Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It does what it says on the box

It does what it says on the box. Professional support and advice throughout the selling process.

July 20, 2026
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Reply from Collecting Cars

Hello Michael,

Thank you for the great review! We're glad we could deliver exactly what you needed with professional support and advice from start to finish.

The Collecting Cars Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just the prompt I needed.…

I received an email telling me that the car had passed in the night before. I thought it sounded very reasonable so I followed up with a call. Negotiations began with an offer. The next day I get a call from Marlon telling me the vendor accepted my offer. I paid the fees, contacted the vendor and paid him. The car is on the transporter as we speak. Clean, concise, easy. Can't ask for more. I've had a few experiences with Collecting Cars now and all of them have been like this. Can't recommend them more highly.

July 18, 2026
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Reply from Collecting Cars

Hello Chris,

Thank you for the fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that Marlon helped make the negotiation and purchase process so seamless for you.

We always aim for a "clean, concise, and easy" experience, so it's wonderful to know we've consistently delivered that across your purchases with us.

The Collecting Cars Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent selling experience with Collecting Cars!

I sold my car through Collecting Cars and couldn't be happier with how it went. The communication throughout the entire process was top-tier, keeping me informed at every step, and best of all, the final price achieved for my car completely exceeded my expectations!
​Smooth, hassle-free, and professional from start to finish. I’d highly recommend them to anyone looking to sell.

July 21, 2026
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Reply from Collecting Cars

Hello Ian,

Thank you for the wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a smooth, hassle-free experience and that our team's communication kept you informed every step of the way.

The Collecting Cars Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First time seller on Collecting Cars

First time seller on Collecting Cars. Extremely well looked after in terms of advice and communication during the process. Hugh did a super job, including managing my expectations which were significantly surpassed!

July 8, 2026
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Reply from Collecting Cars

Hello Mark,

Thank you for the fantastic review! We love welcoming first-time sellers, so we're thrilled to hear Hugh provided such great communication and advice throughout the process.

Even better, we're delighted that the final result surpassed your expectations!

The Collecting Cars Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Happy with the sale

Happy with the sale, so much easier then dealing with fb market place.

Vineel Dutt was very helpful and easy to deal with, highly recommend

July 23, 2026
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Reply from Collecting Cars

Hello Aaron,

Thank you for the great review! We're thrilled to hear you were happy with the sale and found our platform a refreshing change from Facebook Marketplace.

It's wonderful to know Vineel made the process so easy for you.

The Collecting Cars Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

E-class

Wanted to list my e-class with collecting cars and after a slow sale listing it myself. Which I had been contacted by Vineel, who assisted me through the whole process of getting it list to photos and pricing it correctly. Very easy to deal with and will list with him again.

July 14, 2026
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Reply from Collecting Cars

Hello,

Thank you for the fantastic review! We're thrilled we could help turn your E-Class sale around after a slow start on your own.

It’s great to hear that Vineel made the photography, pricing, and listing process so easy for you.

The Collecting Cars Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Don’t be pressured to remove the reserve price!

I recently listed and sold my 2006 Porsche 911 C2S through the site and all was going well until the last few hours. My consignment manager originally said I could easily get between £32-34k for the car and suggested a reserve around £30k. I contacted him the day before the auction closed but received no reply. I then contacted the team and a new consignment manager said he was taking over as the previous one had left. He called me directly (with bids at £24k and 8 hours remaining) and said interest and bids were running at twice the normal level and urged me to remove the reserve so it would be promoted on the site. He referred to a recent 911 sale that exceeded the reserve by £20k. Like an idiot I agreed by WhatsApp to his request and the car went for £25,750. Independent sites valued the car at over £33k and I was in no rush to sell! A cautionary tale but try other routes first please. Needless to say they accepted zero responsibility for the outcome despite the sales pressure from their consignment manager. Lesson learnt and £5k lost 😡

July 15, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everything was so well organised

Everything was so well organised, from describing the car to photographing it. All I had to do was get it Valeted! My contact, Fynn Stewart, was always available and helpful. So much easier than trying to sell a car myself and I had the added confidence that someone professional was watching over the sale for me.
Seriously, a great service.

July 16, 2026
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Reply from Collecting Cars

Hello R,

Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so glad to hear we could take the stress out of selling your car and make the process effortless for you.

The Collecting Cars Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

SCAM

They collect commission for sale but they can not chase the buyer. This is ongoing issue. It is another form of scam. They get commission but not sell. IT IS A SCAM.

June 11, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great advertisement great support

Great advertisement great support
Beautifull pictures
Good price.
Great buyer
Thank you guys
Keep up the good work
Till next time

July 22, 2026
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Reply from Collecting Cars

Hello Juri,

Thank you for the fantastic review! We are thrilled to hear you were so pleased with the advertisement, photography, support, and the final result with a great buyer.

The Collecting Cars Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professional Auction service

Really smooth experience selling my Porsche through Collecting Cars. The listing process was straightforward, and the buyer pool is knowledgeable and genuinely enthusiastic about the cars; I received numerous detailed, thoughtful questions throughout the auction, rather than time-wasters. The format made it easy to be transparent with prospective buyers. Would use again for a future sale.

July 17, 2026
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Reply from Collecting Cars

Hello Mr. S,

Thank you for the fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear you had a smooth experience selling your Porsche and that our platform connected you with such an engaged and knowledgeable community of buyers.

The Collecting Cars Team

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