The Challenge

With salvage values increasing and demand for repairable stock growing among trade buyers, Mainline saw an opportunity to unlock more value from their inbound vehicles.

But building a compliant, efficient digital auction platform required more than just listing vehicles:

• They needed a system that could support Category-based sale restrictions (e.g. trade-only accounts)
• Integration with HPI checks, DVLA data, and vehicle status tools
• Support for bidder vetting, document uploads, and proof-of-trade capture
• Tools to manage reserves, credit limits, and deposits
• Seamless invoicing and secure payment flows with bank transfer
• And it all had to be user-friendly for trade clients and scalable across high stock volumes

The Solution

Mainline partnered with BidHarvest® to launch their salvage auction platform, building a tailored, compliant digital auction process that aligns perfectly with the UK’s salvage legislation and buyer expectations.

With BidHarvest®, Mainline now:

✅ Runs weekly timed auctions of repairable vehicles and parts stock
✅ Offers breaker-only and insured trade bidder accounts with built-in verification
✅ Collects and displays structured vehicle data from DVLA APIs
✅ Provides buyers with a “My Account” area to view bids, invoices, and paperwork

Results

In just a short period, Mainline Salvage has transformed from a traditional breaker yard into a modern digital auctioneer, offering sellers and buyers a frictionless way to transact with confidence.

• Higher realisation values for repairable salvage and non-ELV stock
• Compliant and traceable buyer onboarding (no manual admin or post-sale risk)
• Automated invoicing and payment handling, reducing finance team workload
• Improved buyer experience with real-time account visibility, bid history, and paperwork
• A new revenue stream that complements existing operations

What used to be broken up or traded manually is now turned into real-time market value, safely, transparently, and with full digital oversight.

Key Features Used

• Timed Salvage Vehicle Auctions
• Breaker-Only Bidder Account Restrictions
• Buyer Verification (Insurance Uploads, ID Checks)
• DVLA Reg Lookup Integration
• Optional Bidder Deposits & Credit Limits
• My Account Portal for Bidders

Looking to Modernise Your Salvage Sales?

BidHarvest® is built for auctioneers like Mainline Salvage, combining compliance, control, and commercial value into one powerful auction platform.

Book a demo and see how BidHarvest® can help you expand your salvage operation with confidence.

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