Flog It Terms & Conditions
1. About These Terms
These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) apply to the Flog It service provided by Motorflog (“Website”).
The Website is operated by Motorflog Ltd (“Motorflog”, “we”, “us”, “our”).
By submitting a vehicle through Flog It, you confirm that:
- You have read and understood these Terms
- You agree to be bound by them
2. Nature of the Service
Flog It is a service where:
- Motorflog acts as an agent on your behalf
- Your vehicle is entered into a trade auction environment
Motorflog:
- Does not guarantee a sale
- Does not act as the buyer (unless agreed separately)
3. Eligibility & Seller Requirements
By submitting a vehicle, you confirm that:
- You are legally entitled to sell the vehicle
- You are at least 18 years old
- All information provided is true, accurate, and complete
You must provide:
- Valid photographic ID (passport or driving licence)
- Vehicle logbook (V5C), regardless of whose name it is in
- Accurate vehicle details
- Bank details for payment
Where applicable:
- If the vehicle is not registered in your name, you must provide supporting proof of ownership (such as a purchase receipt)
- Where a logbook is unavailable, sufficient proof of ownership must be provided
We reserve the right to:
- Request further documentation
- Refuse or remove any listing
- Delay or withhold progression where verification is incomplete or unsatisfactory
4. Flog It Fee
- A fixed fee of £49 (including VAT) applies
- This fee is:
- Payable upon submission
- Non-refundable
The fee covers:
- Entry into up to 3 auction cycles
5. Auction Process
- You set a reserve price for your vehicle
- Your vehicle will be listed in a trade auction environment
You acknowledge that:
- A vehicle may be marked as “sold” at auction where bidding concludes
- However, a sale is only considered complete once the buyer has made full payment
- Sale is not guaranteed
6. Vehicle Collection or Delivery
Before a vehicle can be entered into auction:
- The vehicle must be in the possession of Motorflog
This will be arranged by either:
- Seller drop-off to the Motorflog site, or
- Collection arranged with Motorflog
We reserve the right to:
- Refuse to list any vehicle that has not been received into our possession
- Delay auction entry until the vehicle has been received and processed
7. If Your Vehicle Does Not Sell
If your vehicle does not sell after 3 auction cycles, you may:
- Collect your vehicle, or
- Pay a further £49 to enter an additional 3 auction cycles
8. Failed Buyer Payment
If a buyer fails to complete payment after winning an auction:
- The sale will not be treated as complete
- Your vehicle may be re-entered into auction
- This will not count as one of your allocated auction cycles
You will be provided with an additional auction opportunity at no extra cost.
9. Withdrawal of Vehicle
You may withdraw your vehicle:
- Before it is listed, or
- Between auction cycles
However:
- The £49 fee remains non-refundable
You cannot withdraw:
- While the vehicle is actively listed in a live auction cycle
10. Sale Completion & Seller Obligation
If your vehicle is sold at auction:
- A binding sale is formed when:
- Bidding meets or exceeds your reserve price, and
- The buyer has completed full payment
Once this occurs:
- The sale is final and cannot be cancelled or reversed
- You are not permitted to withdraw the vehicle
- You are legally obliged to complete the sale
Motorflog will:
- Manage the process
11. Payment to Seller
Payment will be made to your nominated bank account once:
- The vehicle has been sold through the auction and the buyer has completed payment, and
- All necessary documentation has been verified
If a buyer fails to complete payment:
- The sale will not be treated as complete
- Your vehicle may be re-entered into auction
- This will not count as one of your allocated auction cycles, and you will be provided with an additional auction opportunity
We reserve the right to:
- Delay payment where verification is incomplete
- Adjust timelines where issues arise
12. Vehicle Information & Accuracy
You are responsible for:
- Accurately describing the vehicle
- Disclosing all known faults
Failure to do so may result in:
- Sale cancellation
- Claims from buyers
- Recovery of losses from you
13. No Guarantee of Sale Price
Motorflog does not guarantee:
- That your vehicle will sell
- That your reserve price will be met
However:
- Your vehicle will not be sold below the reserve price you have set
You accept that:
- A sale will only occur where bidding meets or exceeds your reserve
- Market demand ultimately determines whether a sale takes place
14. Collection & Storage
If your vehicle is unsold:
- You have 4 days free storage, starting the day after the final auction cycle
After this:
- Storage charges apply at £15 + VAT (£18) per day
You are responsible for:
- Arranging collection of your vehicle
15. Liability
Nothing in these Terms excludes liability for:
- Death or personal injury caused by negligence
- Fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation
Subject to this:
- We are not liable for indirect or consequential losses
16. Breach of Terms
If you breach these Terms, we may:
- Remove your listing
- Withhold services
- Recover any losses incurred
17. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.