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PistonHeads has launched a new online auction platform.
PistonHeads Auctions will provide a service to buy or sell performance, classic, and collectible vehicles.
An automated bidding system allows buyers to enter their maximum price and have the platform bid on their behalf around the clock, while a ‘no sniping’ setup automatically extends the auction by two minutes if a bid is placed in the final two minutes of the auction.
The platform integrates with the PistonHeads community through its Q&A section. Here, interested bidders can engage with the seller and other enthusiasts by asking questions about the car.
Pete Dignan, senior director, software engineering and consumer engagement at PistonHeads, said: “At PistonHeads, our priority is to provide a unique and engaging experience for both buyers and sellers. Tying in with our 25th anniversary, we’re proud to continue to serve our community in new and exciting ways through the launch of PistonHeads Auctions, adding more choice for our passionate community using our platform to buy and sell their dream cars.
“Buyers will benefit from our user-friendly interface and detailed descriptions and photos, making purchasing a vehicle easy, fast, and transparent. While sellers can be confident their vehicle will reach the right target audience and sell quickly for a fair price.
“What really sets our platform apart is the Q&A section on listings, enabling integration with the PistonHeads community so that prospective buyers can ask questions about the vehicle and interact with other enthusiasts who share their passion for well-cared for listings worth dreaming about.”