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Seized Vehicles

Seized Vehicles

Ends: 17th Nov, 2025 12:00

ONLINE AUCTION CATALOGUE OF SEIZED VEHICLES

Registration & Bidding starts Thursday 13th November 2025.

Bidding closes from noon Monday 17th November 2025/

Location:      Reading Auction Centre, Great Knollys Street, Reading RG1 7HU.

Viewing:       Friday 14th November 8:30am – 4:30pm

 

Payment deadline:  4:00pm Wednesday 19th November 2025.

Collection deadline: Strictly by 4:00pm Wednesday 19th November 2025.

 

Proof of ID required on collection, including copy of ATF certificate where applicable.

Notice to Buyers

To be read in conjunction with our Conditions of Sale for Online Auctions & Tenders (see Terms and Conditions section of our website www.tsauction.co.uk or available on request from the office).

All lots are sold as seen without Warranty and are available for inspection prior to sale, all lots are sold on the understanding that they may be suitable for spares or repair only. We strongly recommend that you view before bidding.

Please note that bidding at auction constitutes an irrevocable and binding agreement to purchase. Bids cannot be rescinded once placed. We recommend that you carefully examine any items you intend to bid on as refunds will not be given for Buyer’s Remorse

Registration:   Bidders must register at www.tsauction.co.uk The auctioneers reserve the right to take a £200 deposit from all bidders on registering for this auction.  Refunds of deposits to unsuccessful bidders will be instigated by the auctioneers within 48 hours of the sale closing, however, some banks take up to 5 working days to process refunds. 

The Auctioneers cannot be held responsible for bank charges or any deficit in deposit refunds as a result of currency fluctuations.

Descriptions:  All lots are sold as seen and Buyers must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of any description given in the catalogue or by any other means. All lots are sold without warranty of any kind.  Buyers are strongly recommended to make a physical inspection of any lot or lots before bidding.

Buyer’s Premium:  A charge of 20% of the sale price of every lot, plus VAT, will be payable by all Buyers. 

Value Added Tax (VAT):  Some lots carry VAT on the hammer price – this will be advised on the individual lot.

Payment:  All Lots are to be paid for in full, including buyers’ premium, by no later than 4pm on Wednesday 19th November 2025. Methods of payment are Cash (see below for terms); debit card; bank transfer. Our bank details will be found on your invoice.  (Any purchaser defaulting on payment will automatically lose their deposit.)

Payment in Cash:  In order to comply with money laundering regulations, we will not accept payments in cash exceeding £9,000.  Cash payments more than £4,000 must be accompanied by valid proof of identity i.e., passport/driving licence supported by two utility bills, bank statement or equivalent.  Cash payments via your bank will not be permitted.  The auctioneers will only accept payment from, and permit removal of goods purchased by the successful purchaser or their duly appointed agent.  No lots will be transferred to third party invoices after the auction. 

Keys: No keys are to be cut/made for vehicles until the invoice has been paid and proof will then need to be shown.

 

If you are not able to pay for a vehicle in accordance with these terms, then DO NOT BID.  

 

Collection:  All Lots are to be collected by no later than 4:00 pm on Wednesday 19th November 2025 after which time a storage charge of £26 (plus VAT) per day will be levied as set out in clause 7.2.4 of our Conditions of Purchase.  Please refer to the Motor Vehicles section of our website to see the full Conditions of Purchase or paper copies are available on request from the office.  Proof of Identity will be required before any vehicle may be removed from the premises.

Please note – we do not deliver vehicles or arrange delivery and Buyers must be able to remove all vehicles by the time stated.

If you are not in a position to do this, then DO NOT BID.

Hours of Business:  9.00 am to 4.00 pm Monday to Friday for payment at our offices and collection.



Reading Auction of Contractors Plant November 2025 Ring 1

Reading Auction of Contractors Plant November 2025 Ring 1

Starts: 21st Nov, 2025 8:00
Ends: 26th Nov, 2025 12:00

CONTRACTORS PLANT  26.11.2025

 

THIS SECTION IS FOR RING 1 ONLY

THIS IS A TRADE AUCTION

Builders Equipment, Power tools, hand tools, etc.,

(If you register for ring 1 you will automatically be registered for ring 2)

This auction will be open for registration and bidding from 8am on 20th November 2025

This auction will be run online only with a closing date of 12 noon on Wednesday 26th November 2025.

Viewing:  Reading Auction Market, Great Knollys Street, Reading, RG1 7HU

 

The auctioneers reserve the right to take a £500 deposit from all bidders on registering for this auction.  Refunds of deposits to unsuccessful bidders will be instigated by the auctioneers within 48 hours of the sale closing, however,  some banks take up to 5 working days to process refunds. 

(the deposit will be taken once although you will be registered to bid in both rings).

The Auctioneers cannot be held responsible for bank charges or any deficit in deposit refunds as a result of currency fluctuations.

Sign ups for this auction are provisional and subject to the approval of the auctioneer who will notify bidders by email.

For those who do not or cannot register to bid online or do not have the hardware to do so we are happy to exercise commission bids on your behalf, providing you have inspected the goods in question.

There will be buyers’ premium of 12.5% (+VAT) (minimum £5.00 +VAT per lot) added to the hammer price of all lots.

VAT :  Each lot will state if VAT is to be added to the hammer price. VAT invoices will be issued.

The closing time of each batch of 8 lots will be staggered by 1 minute.  If a bid is made on any lot during the final 5 minutes the bidding time of that lot will automatically be extended for a further 5 minutes.

UNLESS SPECIFICALLY REQUESTED NO INVOICES WILL BE ISSUED UNTIL RING 2 HAS CONCLUDED ON FRIDAY  28th NOVEMBER 2025.  No sale is confirmed until an invoice has been issued.

Payment:  Our terms are strictly bank transfer.

 

Bank details will be found on your invoice.  Our bank details have not changed – if you are in any doubt please call prior to transferring large amounts of money

 

Cash payment via your bank is not permitted.  The Auctioneers will only accept payment from and permit removal of goods purchased by the successful purchaser or their duly appointed agent.  No lots will be transferred to third party invoices after the auction.

 

Removal of goods:  All lots remain at the risk of the purchaser from the fall of the hammer. Payment should be made immediately and goods removed within 14 days failing which storage charges may be levied. 

 

The few days immediately following the auction are always extremely busy and in order to avoid long waiting times it may be advisable to call us before arriving to collect.  We will have staff available from 8am until 4pm on the day following the auction and on weekdays thereafter.

 

DESCRIPTIONS:  No liability whatsoever is undertaken in respect of faults, deficiencies and errors of description either oral or printed.  ALL LOTS ARE SOLD AS SEEN WITHOUT WARRANTY and are available for inspection prior to sale, all lots are sold on the understanding that they may be suitable for spares or repair only.  We strongly recommend that you view before bidding. 

 

WARRANTIES & GUARANTEES: There are no warranties or guarantees given or implied on any items in this auction neither by the auctioneers, the catalogue nor by the vendor. Once you have won the lot, you are committed to pay for that lot in full. Abbreviations in the description, Eg. (R&D) (Runs & Drives) are given as an observation only. Abbreviations do not imply any form of guarantee or warranty. All items are sold with all of their faults, incompleteness and imperfections. If you have not inspected the equipment, assume that it does not run, it is in an unsafe state and unfit for immediate use or beyond repair.

This is a trade-only auction, by clicking the box to accept our terms and conditions you are also confirming that you are a trader and not a consumer. The Consumer Act 1979 as amended does not apply to this auction.

 

Please note that bidding at auction constitutes an irrevocable and binding agreement to purchase. We recommend that you carefully examine any items you intend to bid on as refunds will not be given for Buyer’s Remorse.

TRY IT BEFORE YOU BUY IT!

OVERSEAS PURCHASERS

 

We will do our utmost to assist with the new post Brexit export regulations.  We are aware that the new requirement for customs declarations when purchasing goods from our UK sales and exporting to the EU is complex.  All export buyers must contact us prior to purchasing to clarify what extra information you will require.  We will prove our EORI number on all export invoices and can arrange customs declarations at cost.  We are signed up with Customs Clearance Agents who will assist us with relevant declarations to enable equipment to leave England.  The purchaser is responsible for all transportation from there onwards.

Should ensure that the country of destination has no import or currency restrictions on the goods you wish to purchase.  Our normal terms of business otherwise apply and payment is due in full on the day of sale.  Please note that all new overseas customers will be required to pay a VAT deposit

VAT

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL EXPORT BUYERS

(APPLICABLE TO BOTH EC AND NON-EC CUSTOMERS ALIKE)

VAT WILL BE CHARGED IN FULL

This will only be refunded on receipt of valid proof of exportation (bill of lading) in compliance with H. M. Customs and Excise Notice 703 paragraph 3.5.  To be valid the goods must be exported within three months of the date of sale and valid proof thereof must be provided within the same time limit

 

For full conditions of sale please visit www.tsauction.co.uk

 

 

Richard Dance                                                                     

richard@tsauction.co.uk                                                    

+44 (0) 7802 462050      

 

Gary Townsend

gary@tsauction.co.uk

+44 (0) 7814 649355

 

Truman Hunt

truman@tsauction.co.uk

+44 (0) 7795 402890                            


Reading Auction of Contractors Plant November 2025 Ring 3

Reading Auction of Contractors Plant November 2025 Ring 3

Starts: 21st Nov, 2025 8:00
Ends: 27th Nov, 2025 12:00

CONTRACTORS PLANT  27.11.2025

 

THIS SECTION IS FOR RING 3 ONLY

THIS IS A TRADE AUCTION

Generators, Site mixers, Pumps, Compressors, Rollers, Reversing Plates, Dumpers, Excavators, Hydraulic breakers, Forklifts, Access & Telehandlers, Vehicles, Engines, Attachments.

This auction will be open for registration and bidding from 8am on Friday 21st November 2025.

This auction will be run online only with a closing date of  12 noon on Thursday 27th November 2025.

The closing time of each batch of 3 lots will be staggered by 1 minute.  If a bid is made on any lot during the final 5 minutes the bidding time of that lot will automatically be extended for a further five minutes.

For those who do not or cannot register to bid online or do not have the hardware to do so, we are happy to exercise commission bids on your behalf, providing you have inspected the goods in question.

 

The auctioneers reserve the right to take a £2,000 deposit from all bidders on registering for this auction.  Refunds of deposits to unsuccessful bidders will be instigated by the auctioneers within 48 hours of the sale closing, however,  some banks take up to 5 working days to process refunds. 

The Auctioneers cannot be held responsible for bank charges or any deficit in deposit refunds as a result of currency fluctuations.

 

Sign ups for this auction are provisional and subject to the approval of the auctioneer who will notify bidders by email.

There will be buyers premium of 3.5% (+VAT) (minimum £25.00 +VAT per lot) added to the hammer price of all lots, with the exception of some motor vehicles, and attachments.  Please check the catalogue for variations.   

Attachments will carry a buyers’ premium of 12.5% plus VAT (minimum £5.00 + VAT per lot).

VAT :  Each lot will state if VAT is to be added to the hammer price. VAT invoices will be issued.

 

We will continue to be as upfront as we can be regarding the working conditions of machines.

UNLESS SPECIFICALLY REQUESTED NO INVOICES WILL BE ISSUED UNTIL RING 2 HAS CONCLUDED ON FRIDAY 28th NOVEMBER 2025.   No sale is confirmed until an invoice has been issued.

 

Payment:  Our terms are strictly bank transfer.

Bank details will be found on your invoice.  Our bank details have not changed – if you are in any doubt please call prior to transferring large amounts of money.

Cash payment via your bank is not permitted.  The Auctioneers will only accept payment from and permit removal of goods purchased by the successful purchased or their duly appointed agent.  No lots will be transferred to third party invoices after the auction.

Removal of goods:  All lots remain at the risk of the purchaser from the fall of the hammer. Payment should be made immediately and goods removed within 14 days failing which storage charges may be levied.  The few days immediately following the auction are always extremely busy and in order to avoid long waiting times it may be advisable to call us before arriving to collect.  We will have staff available from 8am until 4pm on the day following the auction and on weekdays thereafter.

DESCRIPTIONS:  No liability whatsoever is undertaken in respect of faults, deficiencies and errors of description either oral or printed.  ALL LOTS ARE SOLD AS SEEN WITHOUT WARRANTY and are available for inspection prior to sale, all lots are sold on the understanding that they may be suitable for spares or repair only.  We strongly recommend that you view before bidding. 

WARRANTIES & GUARANTEES: There are no warranties or guarantees given or implied on any items in this auction neither by the auctioneers, the catalogue nor by the vendor. Once you have won the lot, you are committed to pay for that lot in full. Abbreviations in the description, Eg. (R&D) (Runs & Drives) are given as an observation only. Abbreviations do not imply any form of guarantee or warranty. All items are sold with all of their faults, incompleteness and imperfections. If you have not inspected the equipment, assume that it does not run, it is in an unsafe state and unfit for immediate use or beyond repair.

This is a trade-only auction, by clicking the box to accept our terms and conditions you are also confirming that you are a trader and not a consumer. The Consumer Act 1979 as amended does not apply to this auction.

 Please note that bidding at auction constitutes an irrevocable and binding agreement to purchase. We recommend that you carefully examine any items you intend to bid on as refunds will not be given for Buyer’s Remorse

TRY IT BEFORE YOU BUY IT!

Any lifting equipment is sold on the understanding that it does not have any current LOLER certificates or similar and purchasers are responsible for testing prior to use. 

Please note hour and kilometre readings are those shown on the machine when accepted into the auction site.  They cannot be relied upon in the event that the clock is broken or a new clock has been fitted.  No warranty is given either expressly or implied whatsoever.  If in doubt purchasers are advised to make their own independent enquiries as to the correctness of such information before purchasing.

EU CONFORMITY – Purchasers must satisfy themselves as to the suitability of equipment for export markets and the auctioneers accept no liability in any respect whatsoever.  Certificates of Conformity are not supplied with equipment but in most cases will be available from the manufacturer.

Please note abbreviations that may be used in the catalogue:

RMP – Runs & makes power

RNP – Runs, no power

RDV – Runs, drives, vibrates

RDD – Runs, drives, digs

RMA – Runs & makes air

RD –    Runs & drives

RDL – Runs, drives & lifts

RDT – Runs, drives, tips

These are advisories only and  DO NOT constitute any guarantee or warranty.  Please try goods before you buy.

 

OVERSEAS PURCHASERS

We will do our utmost to assist with the new post Brexit export regulations.  We are aware that the new requirement for customs declarations when purchasing goods from our UK sales and exporting to the EU is complex.  All export buyers must contact us prior to purchasing to clarify what extra information you will require.  We will provide our EORI number on all export invoices and can arrange customs declarations at cost.  We are working with a Customs Clearance Agents who will assist us with relevant declarations to enable equipment to leave England.  The purchaser is responsible for all transportation from there onwards.

Should ensure that the country of destination has no import or currency restrictions on the goods you wish to purchase.  Our normal terms of business otherwise apply and payment is due in full on the day of sale.  Please note that all new overseas customers will be required to pay a VAT deposit.

 

VAT

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL EXPORT BUYERS

(APPLICABLE TO BOTH EC AND NON-EC CUSTOMERS ALIKE)

VAT WILL BE CHARGED IN FULL

This will only be refunded on receipt of valid proof of exportation (bill of lading) in compliance with H. M. Customs and Excise Notice 703 paragraph 3.5.  To be valid the goods must be exported within three months of the date of sale and valid proof thereof must be provided within the same time limit

 

For full conditions of sale please visit www.tsauction.co.uk

 

Richard Dance                                                                     

richard@tsauction.co.uk                                                    

+44 (0) 7802 462050                                           

 

Gary Townsend

gary@tsauction.co.uk

+44 (0) 7814 649355

 

Truman Hunt

truman@tsauction.co.uk

+44 (0) 7795 402890


Reading Auction of Contractors November 2025 Plant Ring 2

Reading Auction of Contractors November 2025 Plant Ring 2

Starts: 21st Nov, 2025 8:00
Ends: 28th Nov, 2025 12:00

CONTRACTORS PLANT  28.11.2025

 

THIS SECTION IS FOR RING 2 ONLY

THIS IS A TRADE AUCTION

Garden machinery, workshop equipment, hydraulic packs, plate compactors, rammers , pumps, pokers, floats, mini mixers etc

(If you register for ring 2 you will automatically be registered for ring 1)

This auction will be open for registration and bidding from 8am on Friday 21st November 2025

This auction will be run online only with a closing date of 12 noon on Friday 28th November 2025

Viewing:  Reading Auction Market, Great Knollys Street, Reading, RG1 7HU

The auctioneers reserve the right to take a £500 deposit from all bidders on registering for this auction.  Refunds of deposits to unsuccessful bidders will be instigated by the auctioneers within 48 hours of the sale closing, however,  some banks take up to 5 working days to process refunds. 

(the deposit will be taken once although you will be registered to bid in both rings).

The Auctioneers cannot be held responsible for bank charges or any deficit in deposit refunds as a result of currency fluctuations.

Sign ups for this auction are provisional and subject to the approval of the auctioneer who will notify bidders by email.

For those who do not or cannot register to bid online or do not have the hardware to do so we are happy to exercise commission bids on your behalf, providing you have inspected the goods in question.

There will be buyers’ premium of 12.5% (+VAT) (minimum £5.00 +VAT per lot) added to the hammer price of all lots.

VAT :  Each lot will state if VAT is to be added to the hammer price. VAT invoices will be issued.

The closing time of each batch of 8 lots will be staggered by 1 minute.  If a bid is made on any lot during the final 5 minutes the bidding time of that lot will automatically be extended for a further 5 minutes.

INVOICES WILL BE ISSUED WHEN RING 2 HAS CONCLUDED ON FRIDAY 28th NOVEMBER 2025.  No sale is confirmed until an invoice has been issued.

Payment:  Our terms are strictly bank transfer.

Bank details will be found on your invoice.  Our bank details have not changed – if you are in any doubt please call prior to transferring large amounts of money.

Cash payment via your bank is not permitted.  The Auctioneers will only accept payment from and permit removal of goods purchased by the successful purchaser or their duly appointed agent.  No lots will be transferred to third party invoices after the auction.

Removal of goods:  All lots remain at the risk of the purchaser from the fall of the hammer. Payment should be made immediately and goods removed within 14 days failing which storage charges may be levied.  The few days immediately following the auction are always extremely busy and in order to avoid long waiting times it may be advisable to call us before arriving to collect. 

We will have staff available from 8am until 4pm on weekdays following the auction.

 

DESCRIPTIONS:  No liability whatsoever is undertaken in respect of faults, deficiencies and errors of description either oral or printed.  ALL LOTS ARE SOLD AS SEEN WITHOUT WARRANTY and are available for inspection prior to sale, all lots are sold on the understanding that they may be suitable for spares or repair only.  We strongly recommend that you view before bidding. 

WARRANTIES & GUARANTEES: There are no warranties or guarantees given or implied on any items in this auction neither by the auctioneers, the catalogue nor by the vendor. Once you have won the lot, you are committed to pay for that lot in full. Abbreviations in the description, Eg. (R&D) (Runs & Drives) are given as an observation only. Abbreviations do not imply any form of guarantee or warranty. All items are sold with all of their faults, incompleteness and imperfections. If you have not inspected the equipment, assume that it does not run, it is in an unsafe state and unfit for immediate use or beyond repair.

This is a trade-only auction, by clicking the box to accept our terms and conditions you are also confirming that you are a trader and not a consumer. The Consumer Act 1979 as amended does not apply to this auction.

Please note that bidding at auction constitutes an irrevocable and binding agreement to purchase. We recommend that you carefully examine any items you intend to bid on as refunds will not be given for Buyer’s Remorse.

TRY IT BEFORE YOU BUY IT!

 

OVERSEAS PURCHASERS

We will do our utmost to assist with the new post Brexit export regulations.  We are aware that the new requirement for customs declarations when purchasing goods from our UK sales and exporting to the EU is complex.  All export buyers must contact us prior to purchasing to clarify what extra information you will require.  We will prove our EORI number on all export invoices and can arrange customs declarations at cost.  We are signed up with Customs Clearance Agents who will assist us with relevant declarations to enable equipment to leave England.  The purchaser is responsible for all transportation from there onwards.

Should ensure that the country of destination has no import or currency restrictions on the goods you wish to purchase.  Our normal terms of business otherwise apply and payment is due in full on the day of sale.  Please note that all new overseas customers will be required to pay a VAT deposit.

VAT

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL EXPORT BUYERS

(APPLICABLE TO BOTH EC AND NON-EC CUSTOMERS ALIKE)

VAT WILL BE CHARGED IN FULL

This will only be refunded on receipt of valid proof of exportation (bill of lading) in compliance with H. M. Customs and Excise Notice 703 paragraph 3.5.  To be valid the goods must be exported within three months of the date of sale and valid proof thereof must be provided within the same time limit

 

For full conditions of sale please visit www.tsauction.co.uk

 

Richard Dance                                                                     

richard@tsauction.co.uk                                                    

+44 (0) 7802 462050      

 

Gary Townsend

gary@tsauction.co.uk

+44 (0) 7814 649355

 

Truman Hunt

truman@tsauction.co.uk

+44 (0) 7795 402890                            

December

Antiques & Collectables

Antiques & Collectables

7th Dec, 2025 17:00

Antiques and Collectables Auction
Start Date: Friday 28th November
End Date: Sunday 7th December from 5pm
Viewing: Friday 5th December 9am - 4pm

January

Annual Hay & Straw Sale

Annual Hay & Straw Sale

13th Jan, 2026 14:30

The Annual Hay & Straw Sale - Tuesday 13th January 2026

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