Upcoming Car Auctions in Canberra ACT – 21 Upcoming Sales inc Ex-Government Fleet Cars, SUVs & Prestige Vehicles
This week we list 21 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.
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Our Auction Picks this Week
Each week we highlight unique and interesting sales that caught our eye. The full list is below.
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Canberra Car & Commercial Auction
A clean run of ex-government and fleet passenger cars is on offer through Slattery in Canberra, with nine lots closing 27 October. The list runs from a 2023 BMW 620D Luxury Line and a 2023 Toyota Fortuner GX to a 2024 RAV4 GXL Hybrid, two 2022 Tiguan Allspace Prolines, a 2022 Hyundai IONIQ PHEV, a 2018 Hilux Workmate and an unreserved 2007 Camry Altise.
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Canberra Car & Commercial Auction
A two-lot Canberra car auction is offering a 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Proline petrol and a 2019 Toyota Prius V hybrid. Both come via Slattery, with bidding closing 13 October.
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Canberra Car & Commercial Auction
A mixed fleet of cars is going to auction in Canberra, offering everything from a luxury German sedan to a donated daily driver. The lineup includes a 2019 Audi A8L mild-hybrid, a 2007 Toyota Camry Altise, and a 2009 Holden Cruze CD diesel, the latter two listed as Salvation Army donated vehicles. Slattery is handling the sale, which closes on 15 September.
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
National used-vehicle momentum is firming at the right time for ACT buyers. September sales hit 258,127 units, up 6.0% month on month, according to AADA/AutoGrab data, with used EVs climbing 29.8% to 5,417 units and 4WD/AWD stock taking 46.2% of sales (AADA, Oct 12). Active listings fell 7.7% to 390,184, a tightening signal that trade buyers should note heading into late October.
Wholesale values are telling a more cautious story. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index slipped 0.6% year on year to 205.9, with prices down 1.1% month on month and sales conversion at 55.2%, though EVs gained 4.3% annually (Auction Finder / Cox Automotive, Oct 17). That divergence between rising retail volumes and softer wholesale pricing is where the margin sits for Canberra trade buyers right now.
Locally, supply remains thin and fleet-heavy. Slattery Auctions ran a compact Canberra Motor Vehicle Auctions list in Fyshwick on 13 October featuring a 2022 VW Tiguan Allspace and 2019 Toyota Prius V hybrid, with a four-lot sale set for 20 October including a 2020 Hyundai Tucson and another 2019 Prius V; 371 live ACT government lots were active in early October, many 2003-2017 models at $1 starts (Auction Finder, Oct 17). Pickles and AllBids continue feeding the same channel, with recent Fyshwick sales including 2025 Tesla Model Y and 2019 Subaru XV write-offs alongside older fleet units, and trade buyers targeting margin on pre-2018 stock (Auction Finder, Oct 17).
Broader Canberra auction sentiment is improving. Property clearance rates jumped to 63-64% last weekend, roughly 20 percentage points above recent months, with an inner-south home selling $260k above reserve after 11 bidders (The Real Estate Conversation, Oct 23). Watch the 20 October Slattery four-lot sale and any fresh ACT government releases for signs that $1-start fleet stock is drawing stronger bidding.
Last updated: 24 Oct 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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