Manheim Auto Auctions

[OverCaffeinated]

Who know about them? Specifically their grading system and abbreviations a cars condition? Is anyone here a registered dealer with Manheim?

Thanks
David

[red baron]

Is anyone here a registered dealer with Manheim?

Thanks
David

A very close friend of mine is.

[OverCaffeinated]

A little background

I recently purchased a car from a dealer. The dealer accuired the car at a Manheim auction. The carfax is clean and clear. But I got a smokin deal, so of corse I investigate. I run an autocheck by experian. The car comes up as having unibody damage or frame damage. make the beast with two backs me. I found actual pics of the car at auction, it looks fine. The dealer says it's fine, no surprise there. The car does have a paper dollar sized dent in one fender. The title is clear, not salvaged. I'm curious what this info means then? What did the inspection by manheim actually find in detail? I do have the manheim work order number and which location it came from.

[red baron]

Take the car to a reputable collision repair shop. They can tell you if there are any craftsmanship issues or un-repaired damages.


David,

I just realized which dmf'er you are. Call me tomorrow and I'll see if I can help.


Steve

[Stella]

OC:

Here is what I found out from my  brother who works at said auto auction:

"We use Autocheck and not Carfax because we have found Autocheck to be more accurate.  The unibody damage he speaks of could simply be a tear more than ½” in the tie down holes on the frame/unibody.  If you were in a fender bender in your car and they had to bolt on a new fender, your car would not have the unibody brand on it.  However, if your wheels had to have a new front fender welded on - it would be considered unibody damage.  So, it could be as minor as that or it could be from a major collision.  If I were him I would bring my Autocheck report and my attorney back to the dealer and get myself a new ride."

For what it's worth.  Good luck!

[OverCaffeinated]

Thanks for the input y'all. I just wish there was a way of knowing exactly why the remark is on the report.


Autocheck is more detailed and thorough than carfax. I would recommend it to anyone buying used. It's also cheaper then carfax.

[lauramonster]

Take the car to a reputable collision repair shop. They can tell you if there are any craftsmanship issues or un-repaired damages.


David,

I just realized which dmf'er you are. Call me tomorrow and I'll see if I can help.


Steve

Whoa Steve.....it looks like you said you realized which dumb motherfu*&^$er he is......







must have been the beer I had at lunch...

[Super T.I.B]

must have been the beer I had at lunch...

Mmmmmm, beer for lunch.