Upcoming Car Auctions in Canberra ACT – 6 Upcoming Sales inc Ex-Lease Fleet Cars, Late-Model BMWs & Government 4WDs
This week we list 6 car auctions in Canberra and the ACT. Government fleet disposals, ex-corporate vehicles, and general used car auctions from Pickles, Manheim, AllBids, and Grays. Updated weekly with sales that are open to the public with online bidding on most sales.
FAQ
Which auction houses sell cars in Canberra?
Pickles and Manheim operate ACT vehicle yards, with Pickles in Fyshwick running regular fleet disposal and general vehicle sales. AllBids also lists Canberra vehicle lots, and Grays is available online for ACT buyers continuously.
Are government fleet vehicles common in Canberra auctions?
Yes. Canberra is Australia’s largest source of federal government fleet disposals. ATO, Defence, and other Commonwealth agency vehicles regularly come through Pickles Fyshwick. These are typically well-maintained and properly documented.
Can I inspect vehicles before bidding in Canberra?
Yes (except Pickles). Most offer inspection windows before their sales.
Trends & Insights
The Canberra market remains heavily weighted toward online ex-government and seized vehicle listings this week. Slattery Auctions is closing its Canberra Car & Commercial Auction on July 7, with bidding ending at midnight for multiple lots at its Fyshwick facility (Slattery Auctions, Jul 4). Concurrently, ALLBIDS via Carbids is running daily Canberra car auctions featuring AFP seized and government vehicles, with new listings appearing each day (ALLBIDS / Carbids, Jul 10). This dual flow of institutional stock continues to define the local supply profile.
Manheim is maintaining its weekly national used vehicle auctions, with BidNow and live sales covering SUVs, 4WDs, and prestige vehicles accessible to ACT buyers (Manheim Auctions, Jul 10). Pickles is also listing multiple cars for auction in the Canberra ACT region, combining online auctions with fixed price options from government and other sources (Pickles Auctions, Jul 10). Neither platform has reported ACT specific price volatility or clearance rate shifts in the last seven days.
The absence of public clearance rate data from these major platforms makes it difficult to gauge true demand pressure locally. Buyers should watch for any end of financial year inventory clearouts from government fleets appearing on ALLBIDS and Slattery in the coming week.
Last updated: 11 July 2026
Rod’s Tips
Federal government fleet sales at Pickles Fyshwick are Canberra’s best-kept buying opportunity. Commonwealth vehicles are regularly serviced to government fleet standards and quality is consistently high.
PPSR check every vehicle. Even government-sourced vehicles should be checked, the $2 PPSR search is the minimum due diligence for any used vehicle.
Be mindful of dealer trade-ins High milage and loaded with a christmas tree of lights on the dash, these turds are often pushed through smaller auction houses or “clearing lanes”.
Slattery Auctions
Offices at Stafford QLD, Hexam NSW, Dandenong South VIC, Midvale WA. Auctions with online bidding and onsite auctions. Including business closures, ex-lease, vehicles, trucks and machinery.
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