Oh, to have the courage to buy at auction. They are still a "dark art" for insiders only in my opinion. I ventured to two BCA auctions to have a look at what goes on and they are certainly not customer friendly. I actually felt like a bacon roll at a barmitzvah. We are constantly tempted by auction adverts in your paper, but try finding out about the buyer's commission rates etc. I am a typical possible customer who wants to buy a Porsche for about £30,000, and am tempted by the auction route. How do I know that the car is not a pup, put into auction because of potential expensive needed repairs, or a damaged/repaired car, clocked etc? Is there a reputable service out there, independent of the auction house, who will hold your hand through the entire process?