GUTE AUTOS offers damaged and salvage cars to motor trade professionals, sold as is at a fixed price. Each car arrives by e-mail as a file: photos, damage description, runner or non-runner status, available documents and collection location. You decide, you commit, we confirm.
Which damaged cars are on offer
Cars are our largest category. Files cover city cars, hatchbacks, saloons, estates and SUVs, with petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric powertrains. The vehicles come mainly from specialist dealers in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and other European countries.
The damage varies:
- front, rear or side impacts, with or without airbag deployment;
- weather damage, such as hail;
- stripped equipment (airbags, headlamps, seats) on a body that may be sound;
- mechanical or electrical faults, stated as such.
Stock changes with each arrival. We do not publish a catalogue: the files go straight to registered trade buyers.
What to look at on a damaged car
| Item | What it tells you |
|---|---|
| Photos | Impact area, interior, undamaged sides |
| Identification | Make, model, engine, year, mileage |
| Damage | Type and location of the impact, airbags |
| Status | Runner or non-runner (plan a recovery truck if non-runner) |
| Documents | Documents available and known status |
| Price | Fixed price, excluding transport |
Known defects are stated. Photos and descriptions do not replace your own assessment: it is up to you to estimate the repair cost, with your own parts and labour rates.
Our files are currently written in French. The photos and key figures are easy to read, and you can ask any question by e-mail before committing.
Status and paperwork
A car may carry a French status or one from its country of origin. In France, an expert can classify a car as VEI (repair cost higher than the vehicle's value) or VGE (seriously damaged: it may not be driven until it has been repaired and certified by the expert in a second report).
For a car registered in another European country, that country's rules apply. In every case, check the registration, import and roadworthiness rules of your own country before you buy. The file lists the documents and information available.
Which professionals buy damaged cars
- Body shops: a clearly located impact, parts available, repair carried out in your own workshop.
- Used car dealers: a steady flow of vehicles to repair and resell, with the damage history disclosed where the rules of your country require it.
- Garages and mechanics: common models that are easy to resell once repaired.
- Authorised dismantlers and recyclers: vehicles better suited to parts when repair does not make sense.
- Exporters: vehicles bound for other markets.
If you also work on light commercial vehicles, see our damaged vans. We do not sell to private individuals.
How to buy a damaged car from GUTE AUTOS
- Sign up for free and tick "Cars".
- Receive the vehicle files by e-mail.
- Commit at the stated price.
- GUTE AUTOS confirms the sale.
- Pay in full, then collect the car where it stands.
Prices exclude transport. The car is sold as is, without prior repair and with no guarantee that it can be repaired. Each step is detailed on the how it works page, and all categories are listed on the damaged vehicles page.
Frequently asked questions
Are the cars repaired before sale?
No. GUTE AUTOS never repairs. Each car is sold as is, as described in its file. Repair is entirely the responsibility of the trade buyer.
Can I see the car before buying?
The file contains photos and a detailed description of the damage. If an inspection on site is possible, this is stated together with the vehicle's location.
Is transport included?
No. Prices exclude transport. The collection location is given in each file. You collect the car yourself or with the carrier of your choice.
How is VAT handled?
The applicable VAT treatment depends on the vehicle and on your situation; it is shown on the invoice issued by ELEKO SARL.
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