Patricia Green
@petrol_patty
64 posts
Joined: 27 Aug 2025
AU
Posted: 20 July 2026, 12:12 pm
Topic Author
G'day everyone,
Just wanted to share my recent experience with Heavy Thing Auction. I snagged a pretty sweet deal on a Toyota Hilux 4x4, paid around $32,000 for it, which felt like a fair dinkum price compared to what other dealers were asking. I was a bit nervous about buying sight-unseen from Brisbane, especially for interstate transport down to regional NSW, but their detailed multi-point inspection report gave me a bit more confidence. Once I won the bid, a sales agent called me pretty quickly to sort out the deposit – a 20% upfront, which is standard for these types of auctions, so no surprises there. They were pretty good about walking me through the next steps, making sure all the paperwork was sorted for the rego transfer.
The delivery process was smooth as silk. The Hilux arrived on time, looking exactly as described in the listing and the inspection report. This is where the Heavy Thing Auction really shines – that 10-day inspection period after delivery. I took it to my local mechanic for a thorough once-over, just to be sure. Everything checked out, mate. No hidden nasties, no discrepancies from the report. It's a massive relief, honestly, knowing you've got that protection when you're buying a used ute from so far away. It takes a lot of the usual auction anxiety out of the equation.
Overall, I'm stoked with the purchase and the whole process. Their online inventory at heavything.com was helpful for comparing options, and having an agent guide you through from bid to delivery makes a big difference. If you're looking for a good deal on a used vehicle and don't mind the online auction format, I'd definitely recommend checking them out. Just make sure you do your own due diligence, as always, but that 10-day inspection period is gold.