Where do car supermarkets get their cars from?
Where do car supermarkets typically get their cars from?
Asked on 6 February 2026 by Barry Heritage
Answered by
David Ross
Car supermarkets typically get their vehicles from a number of sources and often in bulk, from places such as auction houses, ex-fleet and lease cars or direct from manufacturers. Car supermarkets may have their own policies in respect of the quality of vehicles they will accept, but you should exercise as much caution as you would buying from any other source.
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