Question 1

What type of car do you represent?

Accepted Answer

We are specialized in classic and collectible vehicles and also vehicles with interesting history or provenance.

Question 2

I have a car I would like to sell, what is the first step?"

Accepted Answer

Contact us and provide us with information of your beloved car.  Include as much background information as you can such as history and maintenance along with some recent photos of the vehicle.  Then, we will discuss how you would like us to represent your vehicle for sale. We offer our classic and collectable cars for sale under the following three categories:
 
EXCLUSIVE Listing - these are vehicles that are for sale exclusively though Classic Insider that have interesting history and or good maintenance and history records.  Exclusive listing slots are very limited and there is a wait list of vehicles inline to be featured in our exclusive email campaign. 
 
MARKETPLACE Listing - these are vehicles that are offered on our marketplace listings that are updated more frequently.  
 
DISCREET Listing - if you would like to feature your vehicles in discretion, you may consider a feature in the discreet listing.

Question 3

Do you need to inspect the car?

Accepted Answer

After our initial contact, we will review the information you have provided and a visual inspection will be arranged if we feel that your car is a right fit for our client base.  After the visual inspection we will share with you our assessment of the vehicles current value in order to set a target price for the vehicle.

Question 4

How do you value the car?

Accepted Answer

We valuate a car based on a combination of criteria, such as condition, history, international auction results, insurable value, local selling price and market demand.

Question 5

What is a consignment agreement?

Accepted Answer

A consignment agreement is a contract between the seller and Classic Insider that gives us the rights to market the car for a set period of time and a set commission rate.  Once we have reached an agreement on the target price, we can proceed to sign a consignment agreement.

Question 6

How long is a consignment period?

Accepted Answer

The minimum consignment period is 4 months.

Question 7

Do you take the car in your possession during the consignment period?

Accepted Answer

No.  We believe cars should be driven and enjoyed so our sellers keep their cars during the consignment period.

Question 8

How do you market a car?

Accepted Answer

We take the time and care to write a full description of your car along with any interesting facts and history.  A weekly email that spotlights only one vehicle with the description will be sent out to our subscribers. Your listing will also be posted on our website with photos, history and asking price.  The listing will also be posted on our social media channels. Sometimes a consignment is taken with a small number of target buyers in mind and will be sold without advertisement. We also run online advertising and print advertising in various trade and consumer publication when warranted.

Question 9

I have a car but it is not in Hong Kong, can you help me?"

Accepted Answer

Yes.  If you are based in Hong Kong and have a car overseas you would like to sell or if you have a car overseas that would interest buyers in Asia, please contact us.  We have assisted buyers in shipping cars from Hong Kong overseas and import cars from overseas to Hong Kong.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FAQ - Our Business

What is a brokerage?

How is a brokerage different from a dealer?

Who pays the brokerage fees?

What is your fees based on?

Why would I choose to deal with a broker?

FAQ - You want to sell your car

What type of car do you represent?

I have a car I would like to sell, what is the first step?"

Do you need to inspect the car?

How do you value the car?

What is a consignment agreement?

How long is a consignment period?

Do you take the car in your possession during the consignment period?

How do you market a car?

I have a car but it is not in Hong Kong, can you help me?"

FAQ - You are looking to buy a car

I see a car I like on your site, how do I proceed?"

Do I have to pay a commission as a buyer?

I am new to buying a classic/collectible car I am worried I will have trouble selling it.

I am worried I am not very familiar with the valuation.

I don’t know how to obtain the Movement Permit for my classic.

Can you source a specific car for me?

I want to start a collection or I want to edit my collection, can you give me some advice?"

Can I request an inspection?

I would like to make an offer on a vehicle, any advise? "