Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

We are open from 9am-5pm. Monday to Friday UK Time.

Sorry, we currently do not offer finance any of our vehicle. We plan to have this facility in place in the near future.

Yes, all of our prices are negotiable within reason

Sorry we do not accept cheque payments

Yes, vehicles will be available to view by appointment only. Viewing can be arranged and booked with our partner  dealer or our vehicle storage facility.

All details displayed on our website are correct at the time of the auction. Make, and Model is described as stated  on the V5/and or HPI. Category is what Autoway Salvage have been advised of  by the insurance company/and or the  HPI check. The Odometer miles are what is displayed on the vehicle at the time of auction. Starts and Drives describe how the vehicle is for loading purposes only.  This does not mean the   vehicle is fit for any purpose. Keys may or may not be available with vehicles. This will be stated on the website listing. V5’s may or not be available with vehicles, it is up to the buyer to ensure they apply for the relevant documentation on completion of purchase. Auto Salvage will only provide documentation as stated in the advert. Year and date of first registration is as stated on the V5/HPI check. Fuel type and transmission are also as stated on the V5/HPI check. The primary damage description is a general outlook of the damage i.e. frontal.  Auto Salvage will not elaborate any further than this.  It is up to the buyer to assess each vehicle.  We will provide as many pictures of each vehicle as possible, and buyers are welcome to view our vehicles onsite, by appointment.   **AUTOWAY SALVAGE ACCEPTS NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY MISS PRINTS**

We can do this, but it’s entirely up to you. You can arrange to collect the car yourself. Alternatively, we can deliver your car to your chosen UK destination via our transporter for a small charge.

Importing Questions

Yes! We will assist with reviewing the car, test driving (including live video), safe procurement, inspection, clearing and forwarding up to your chosen destination including registration. 

We are expanding our network of agents. We currently have agents in;

Zimbabwe, Harare :  Whatsapp : +263 78342 0983

Autoway mechanics perform a thorough mechanical and body check and a 5 mile road test of all vehicles.

In addition, we ensure the car has current UK Ministry of Transport (MOT) certificate without any major advisory.

We also do a HPI check to make sure the car is not stolen and mileage is genuine amongst other points..

We prefer to receive initial payment for deposit to reserve the vehicle and remove it from market. Once you are ready to pay the balance, we prefer bank transfer of the cost of vehicle cost plus shipping charged (CIF). We can also discuss other modes of paying such as export Letter of Credit.

Feel free to contact us by email at sales@autowaysalvage.co.uk

Yes, vehicles will be available to view by appointment only. Viewing can be arranged and booked with our partner  dealer or our vehicle storage facility.

  1. Identify a Vehicle
    We will routinely post selected units available ready for import units sourced by our global team that you can make an enquiry on direct from this page. If your preferred vehicle is not listed on this page, Browse through the various global car listing websites in markets like Japan, UK and Singapore (ie autotrader uk or goo net japan) select a preferred vehicle then share it with us for a quick landing cost quote upto your doorstep. Alternatively, send us a DM with your preferred specs and our team will source the vehicle and revert with a quote that includes a breakdown of CIF value, all taxes and our 3% commission.
  2. Payment
    This is done in two batches, The first payment is the CIF (cost & freight) which covers the cost of the car up to your nearest port. This payment can be wired directly to the supplier abroad or to our local office depending on client preference. The second payment is done once we confirm that the vehicle is in Mombasa and covers taxation , clearing & our 3% commission.

Some vehicle will still have current Mot, which will be outlined in the vehicle description. Though Autoway Salvage recommends that all newly repaired vehicles are put through MOT. It is up to the customer to ensure the vehicle is taxed and insured before being drove on the road.  Auoway Salvage accepts no responsibility for this.

When at the Sellers site it is vitally important that you check the salvage to ensure that you are satisfied with its condition before you remove it from the site.

Removal of the salvage from the site is your statement that you are happy with your purchase.

This applies whether you collect the salvage personally or appoint a third party to collect on your behalf and no refunds or compensation will be discussed after this time.

Should any material issues be identified with the salvage, please discuss these with the Seller.

Vehicles will not be released from Seller sites until they are paid for in full by cleared funds.

All details displayed on our website are correct at the time of the auction. Make, and Model is described as stated  on the V5/and or HPI. Category is what Autoway Salvage have been advised of  by the insurance company/and or the  HPI check. The Odometer miles are what is displayed on the vehicle at the time of auction. Starts and Drives describe how the vehicle is for loading purposes only.  This does not mean the   vehicle is fit for any purpose. Keys may or may not be available with vehicles. This will be stated on the website listing. V5’s may or not be available with vehicles, it is up to the buyer to ensure they apply for the relevant documentation on completion of purchase. Auto Salvage will only provide documentation as stated in the advert. Year and date of first registration is as stated on the V5/HPI check. Fuel type and transmission are also as stated on the V5/HPI check. The primary damage description is a general outlook of the damage i.e. frontal.  Auto Salvage will not elaborate any further than this.  It is up to the buyer to assess each vehicle.  We will provide as many pictures of each vehicle as possible, and buyers are welcome to view our vehicles onsite, by appointment.   **AUTOWAY SALVAGE ACCEPTS NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY MISS PRINTS**

We aim to provide a V5 for all cat N, D, X & U vehicles where possible, the listing will clearly state if the V5 is available. No cat C or S vehicles will be supplied with a V5. Please note that false VIN plates must be corrected prior to the vehicle being used on the road.

Please contact the Seller directly to view the lot. We recommend customers try to view lots prior to bidding; all lots are “sold as seen”. The photographs and Damage Description are for guidance only, however our Sellers endeavour to ensure that the details provided are to the best of their ability

We do! We’re experts at handling all the paperwork involved in finding, buying and transporting salvage cars, so we can save you lots of time and effort by taking care of this part of the process.

We will ensure your car comes with all the valid documentation direct from the seller.

We can do this, but it’s entirely up to you. You can arrange to collect the car yourself. Alternatively, we can deliver your car to your chosen UK destination via our transporter for a small charge.

Salvage Questions

A salvage car is one that has been in an accident, stolen, weather-damaged or other event. Usually the damage is so significant that the cost of repairing it is more than the car is worth and therefore the insurance company will declare a total loss and write it off.

The main benefit of buying a salvage vehicle is money-saving opportunities. You are able to buy a salvage car at the fraction of the price of a new one, you could make savings of up to 50% versus forecourt prices. Another benefit is the value for money you can get from a salvage vehicle, some insurance companies can declare a car as written off for minimal vehicle damage as the cost to repair it is far more than the car is worth, therefore, you could buy a fairly new car with minimal damage for the fraction of the price as a new one.

All of our vehicles are SOLD AS SEEN. We do not offer any guarantees or warrantees.

Sorry, Autoway does not finance any of our cars.

Yes, all of our prices are negotiable within reason

Sorry we do not accept cheque payments

In October 2017, the Association of British Insurers (ABI) introduced new car insurance write-off categories for road vehicles, replacing the previous Cat C and Cat D classifications with Cat S and Cat N respectively. The new categories were endorsed by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) and the Department for Transport (DfT). Both Cat S and Cat N were introduced to better reflect the growing complexities of repairing 21st century vehicles.

When a car insurance claim is made for a vehicle following an accident or damage due to theft, flood or fire, the insurer will review the vehicle’s damage to ascertain whether the cost of repair is worthwhile – aligned to the vehicle’s value.

Since October 2017, accident-damaged vehicles that are deemed a write-off by an insurer but do not have structural or chassis damage have been classified Cat N. That’s because, despite the car’s structural integrity being intact, the repair costs would still be greater than the cost of replacing the vehicle altogether for the claimant.

Structural damage to a vehicle is basically damage to any part or component that is part of the main body of the vehicle or used to maintain the body’s structural integrity. Components or parts that are bolted onto a car’s structure or chassis are not deemed part of its structure or frame.

Structural components that commonly sustain damage include:

  • Suspension mounts
  • Lower and upper frame rails
  • A, B and C pillars
  • Rear window frames
  • Rocker panels

Yes, vehicles will be available to view by appointment only. Viewing can be arranged and booked with our partner salvage yard or vehicle storage facility.

  1. Identify a Vehicle
    We will routinely post selected units available ready for import units sourced by our global team that you can make an enquiry on direct from this page. If your preferred vehicle is not listed on this page, Browse through the various global car listing websites in markets like Japan, UK and Singapore (ie autotrader uk or goo net japan) select a preferred vehicle then share it with us for a quick landing cost quote upto your doorstep. Alternatively, send us a DM with your preferred specs and our team will source the vehicle and revert with a quote that includes a breakdown of CIF value, all taxes and our 3% commission.
  2. Payment
    This is done in two batches, The first payment is the CIF (cost & freight) which covers the cost of the car up to your nearest port. This payment can be wired directly to the supplier abroad or to our local office depending on client preference. The second payment is done once we confirm that the vehicle is in Mombasa and covers taxation , clearing & our 3% commission.

Some vehicle will still have current Mot, which will be outlined in the vehicle description. Though Autoway Salvage recommends that all newly repaired vehicles are put through MOT. It is up to the customer to ensure the vehicle is taxed and insured before being drove on the road.  Auoway Salvage accepts no responsibility for this.

When at the Sellers site it is vitally important that you check the salvage to ensure that you are satisfied with its condition before you remove it from the site.

Removal of the salvage from the site is your statement that you are happy with your purchase.

This applies whether you collect the salvage personally or appoint a third party to collect on your behalf and no refunds or compensation will be discussed after this time.

Should any material issues be identified with the salvage, please discuss these with the Seller.

Vehicles will not be released from Seller sites until they are paid for in full by cleared funds.

All details displayed on our website are correct at the time of the auction. Make, and Model is described as stated  on the V5/and or HPI. Category is what Autoway Salvage have been advised of  by the insurance company/and or the  HPI check. The Odometer miles are what is displayed on the vehicle at the time of auction. Starts and Drives describe how the vehicle is for loading purposes only.  This does not mean the   vehicle is fit for any purpose. Keys may or may not be available with vehicles. This will be stated on the website listing. V5’s may or not be available with vehicles, it is up to the buyer to ensure they apply for the relevant documentation on completion of purchase. Auto Salvage will only provide documentation as stated in the advert. Year and date of first registration is as stated on the V5/HPI check. Fuel type and transmission are also as stated on the V5/HPI check. The primary damage description is a general outlook of the damage i.e. frontal.  Auto Salvage will not elaborate any further than this.  It is up to the buyer to assess each vehicle.  We will provide as many pictures of each vehicle as possible, and buyers are welcome to view our vehicles onsite, by appointment.   **AUTOWAY SALVAGE ACCEPTS NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY MISS PRINTS**

We aim to provide a V5 for all cat N, D, X & U vehicles where possible, the listing will clearly state if the V5 is available. No cat C or S vehicles will be supplied with a V5. Please note that false VIN plates must be corrected prior to the vehicle being used on the road.

Please contact the Seller directly to view the lot. We recommend customers try to view lots prior to bidding; all lots are “sold as seen”. The photographs and Damage Description are for guidance only, however our Sellers endeavour to ensure that the details provided are to the best of their ability

We do! We’re experts at handling all the paperwork involved in finding, buying and transporting salvage cars, so we can save you lots of time and effort by taking care of this part of the process.

We will ensure your car comes with all the valid documentation direct from the seller.

We can do this, but it’s entirely up to you. You can arrange to collect the car yourself. Alternatively, we can deliver your car to your chosen UK destination via our transporter for a small charge.

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sales@autowaysalvage.co.uk

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