THE RIGHT SPEC
About us
A place to buy and sell cars and bikes at auction, for enthusiasts and private sellers.
Auctions for everyone.
We’re building therightspec in Sheffield to make vehicle auctions more accessible. Browse the details, talk to the seller and decide what a vehicle is worth to you.
Our focus is a straightforward experience: clear vehicle information, direct conversations and a buyer’s fee you can see before you bid.
How it will work
- 01
Find your vehicle
Explore the photos, specification and history. Ask the seller questions before bidding.
- 02
Bid with your total in mind
The planned buyer’s fee is 5% of the winning bid. You’ll see the fee and total, including any applicable tax, before confirming a bid.
- 03
Agree the handover
Once the auction closes and any reserve is met, complete the purchase and arrange collection with the seller.
Who can create an account?
Signup is currently for individuals buying and selling their own vehicles. Verify your email, add your full name and confirm you are 18 or over.
What vehicles will I find?
We’re starting with cars and motorbikes. The single Porsche listing currently shown is an example, not a vehicle offered for sale.
What is the buyer’s fee?
The planned fee is 5% of the winning bid, for auction winners. For example, 5% of a £20,000 winning bid is £1,000. The full amount payable, including any applicable tax, will be shown before bidding opens.
How will payment work?
Before bidding, you will authorise a £100 temporary card hold and agree to the 5% winner’s fee. If you win, the fee is charged to the same saved card and the hold is released after payment. Losing bidders’ holds are cancelled. Bank release times can vary. Buyers pay the vehicle price directly to sellers and arrange collection with them; therightspec does not hold that purchase money in escrow.
What if there is a serious problem with the seller?
Buyers will be able to report an issue for human review. Where seller fraud or material misrepresentation is established, our planned policy is to refund the buyer’s platform fee. This does not reimburse the vehicle price paid directly to the seller. A proposed £100 seller breach charge is subject to final terms and payment-provider approval; it is not currently collected.
Can I bid or pay now?
Not yet. The website is in preview while we build and test the auction process. No real bids or auction payments are being accepted.
What is a reserve price?
A reserve is the minimum price a seller agrees to accept. Reaching the end of an auction does not mean a vehicle has sold if its reserve has not been met.
Do I need to upload ID documents?
Not for individual signup. We verify access to your email and use bot protection. These checks do not verify your legal identity or a vehicle’s ownership.
How can I contact therightspec?
Email hello@therightspec.co.uk. therightspec is operated by THERIGHTSPEC LTD, company number 17487373.