Displays the Manheim Auction Services logo.
We believe that any changes to how you buy should come with no surprises. To ensure you’re familiar with the new interface, we’ve produced this virtual environment so you can explore what’s new before you dive into a real auction.
To find out exactly what each feature is and does, click on the relevant sidebar to learn about the new features.
Sale information
This bar shows you the Auction Centre, sale details and which Auctioneer is present for the sale. Making it easy to identify which auction you are selling in.
All lots tab
The All-lots tab shows you the full listing for the auction, allowing you to check information on the vehicles of interest within Simulcast, so you don’t have to keep returning to the Manheim website.
Lot detail
The Lot Detail shows the vehicle details; lot number, registration, make, model, derivative and transmission.
Lights
a. V5: When lit it will be red and say “no V5” when V5 is present, it will show greyed out – NO V5
b. SureCheck: Banding will show the appropriate banding (LCV, bronze, silver or gold) and be greyed out where not applicable
c. Checkpoint: This will show green when applied and passed, amber with warnings and greyed out where not applied
d. There is also a tool tip over each one of these lights explaining what they mean
Winning lots tab
The Winning Lots tab, gives you a quick summary of the vehicles you have successfully bought in the current auction.
Proxy bid tab
The Proxy Bids tab gives you an overview of all of the Proxy Bids you have in place for the current Auction, allowing you to keep track of your bidding.
Close button
Clicking this button closes the auction, exiting you from participation in that Auction.
Connection
This icon will appear Blue if you are connected to Simulcast. If you lose connection at any point, the icon will appear Red. To reconnect, simply press the icon and you will be reconnected to Simulcast.
Video window
The Live video and audio feed shows you the action in the hall as the vehicle is offered, allowing you to hear the auctioneer and see the interest in the vehicle. In addition, you can toggle between the video and images using the icons with the option to mute audio.
Bidding
Probably the most important button in Simulcast! The Click to Bid button allows you to bid on the vehicle, competing with all of the other buyers in the hall and online. The button also shows you the amount you are going to bid. Selecting the ‘I’m out’ button tells the auctioneer that you are no longer interested in the current vehicle being offered. While the current bid information shows you what the vehicles current offer is. Look out for the on-sale button, when this is lit, it indicates that the vehicle is on sale and the highest bidder will own the vehicle, no provisional.
Bidding history
The bid history section shows your bidder number and the entire bidding as it happens for the vehicle being offered. You can see Hall bids as well as other bids online.
Images
This section shows you all the additional images taken of the vehicle. You can see the caption of the photo above the image and once selected, this can appear in an image gallery view.
Upcoming vehicles
The upcoming vehicles section shows you the next ten lots which are going through the Auction, this lets you see which vehicles are coming up and view their condition reports in advance.
Instant messages
Instant message allows you to send messages directly to the auctioneer, you will get 100 characters to ask the auctioneer any questions you may have about the vehicle in real time. The auctioneer can pick these messages up and if necessary, respond verbally or respond to the query online where the message will be highlighted to show that you have a response.
Inspection report
Selecting the inspection report tab will give you a detailed appraisal report to the condition of the vehicle which is being offered. All the detail you need about the vehicles condition will be in this appraisal document allowing you to bid in confidence.
Announcements and remarks & watchlist
a. Watchlists: A watchlist icon will show where the vehicle is on users watch list from website.
b. Announcements Messaging: The Announcements form of messaging allows block clerk users to create messages which then displays on the customer facing platforms.
c. Remarks Messaging: This messaging tool is used by the block clerks to communicate messages about individual vehicles to all users viewing the auction.
Vehicle details
The Current Lot tab shows all the information about the vehicle being offered in a new expandable or collapsible section. The tab contains:
a. Vehicle Details:T You can see all the details for the vehicle including model, mileage, VIN number & VAT status.
b. Specification:Shows the accessories of the vehicle.
c. Condition and Service Overview:T Grade, SureCheck, Checkpoint, MOT, Date of last service, Odometer at last service, number of services.
d. Detailed Service History: Shows you a breakdown on the services on the vehicle and where it’s been serviced.
Switch
Selecting this button swaps the Auction with the Auction showing in the main screen, allowing you to see more of that auction taking place.
Secondary sales panel
By using the secondary sale tab, this allows you to access unlimited sales at a time.
Bid history
The bid history section shows your bidder number and the entire bidding as it happens for the vehicle being offered. You can see Hall bids as well as other bids online.
Secondary sale data
View all relevant information relating to the below areas:
a. Location, lane time
b. Lot number and vehicle summary
c. Lights
d. Watchlist icon
e. Video window
f. Bidding
g. Inspection report
Vendor online
This indicates that there is a vendor present online for the auction for quick decisions on provisional bids.