Want to bid on one of these? Bidding happens on IAA UK Auctions — you'll need an account first.
Cat S cars need structural repair. Cat N may still need significant parts replaced. Read the category and damage notes before bidding — most disappointment comes from skipping this step.
Winning bids on IAA are binding. Cancelling triggers an IAA cancellation fee. Understand what you're buying first.
The plain-English guide to buying at MBS — registering with IAA, placing a bid, viewing before you buy, collecting from Salford.
Read guide →What the write-off categories really mean, what you can and can't do with each one, and what the repair costs typically look like.
Read guide →Yes — bidding happens on IAA UK Auctions, not this site. Register here →
Yes, by appointment at our Salford yard. Call us on 0161 834 6479 to arrange a viewing slot before the auction ends.
IAA invoices you directly and handles payment. Once you've settled up, collection is via our separate service, MBS Collect.
No. Winning bids on IAA are binding — cancelling triggers an IAA cancellation fee. Check the category, photos and damage notes before you bid, not after.
Cat S is structural damage requiring DVLA re-registration after repair. Cat N is non-structural, no re-registration needed. Cat D is an older category replaced by Cat N in 2017. Cat X is rare, treat like Cat N. Read the full guide →






