Aston Barclay car auctions in Wakefield, Yorkshire
Aston Barclay Wakefield is a major car auction hub for the North of England. Located in West Yorkshire near Pontefract, the site plays a central role in supporting dealers, fleets and finance companies across Yorkshire and beyond.
Our Wakefield team delivers a weekly auction schedule from a purpose-built facility that's designed to redefine the remarketing experience. As a key part of the Aston Barclay national network, the auction centre connects regional buyers and vendors with a trusted, modern remarketing platform.
About the Wakefield car auctions facility
Opened in January 2019, the Wakefield car auctions centre is an 18-acre site, equipped to handle high-volume used car sales. It features twin auction halls, state-of-the-art digital bidding facilities, fully enclosed undercover viewing for 200 vehicles, as well as a customer restaurant.
In addition to being the auction hub for car sales in Wakefield and throughout the North, the facility houses several key functions. It's the base for our Marketing, Buyer Services, Digital Solutions, Finance and HR.
It's also ideally located within the Normanton Industrial Estate. This is within easy reach of the M1, M62 and A1, making it an easily accessible site in the region.
Car auctions at the Wakefield site
Our weekly dealer and fleet sales each week offer hundreds of vehicles from our longstanding vendors. If you're looking for used cars or vans for sale in Wakefield, or looking to sell your stock, either visit us in person or log in on desktop or mobile to unlock a new world of remarketing.
Sales Programme
| Day | Auction Type | Start Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | Dealer P/X and Finance Sale | 13:00 |
| Friday | Fleet and Finance Sale | 09:45 |
Facilities
- Twin glazed auction halls
- Full vehicle preparation & appraisal services
- Pre and post sale vehicle refurbishment
- Full transport, delivery and logistics office
- Vehicle storage for 2,500 vehicles
- Undercover storage for 200 vehicles
- Free customer parking
- Customer restaurant
- Digital Bidding areas
How our Wakefield car auctions work
Whether you are buying to stock a forecourt or selling a fleet, used car auctions at our Wakefield hub are seamless. This is a high-performance remarketing environment for sellers and there's a variety of quality-appraised vehicles for buyers.
Why choose Aston Barclay Wakefield
- Local feel, national network: We pride ourselves on being close by, providing a wide range of vehicles right on your doorstep – all as part of a nationwide auctions service.
- Personalised service: Our experts are on hand to guide you through the buying or selling process.
- Transparent fees: We deliver competitive and clear buyers' fees.
- Fuss-free logistics: Choose our easy, cost-effective transport services for nationwide vehicle collection and delivery.
- Funding opportunities: We work with funding partners to offer competitive, flexible funding and keep a healthy pipeline of commercial vehicles.
Explore the latest used cars for sale in Wakefield
Browse the latest auction schedule for our Wakefield site and explore the vehicles that could be ideal for you. Whether you're a buyer or seller, we deliver the best auction experience on the market.
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Our Team
At Aston Barclay, we are dedicated to sourcing the best people in the auction industry to deliver fantastic results to our customers.

Mark Tindall
Auction Centre Manager
Mark has worked in the automotive industry for four decades. He started as a trade sales assistant, then quickly progressed to group disposal manager in charge of the trade vehicle preparation centre. He also trained in dent repair technicians - there's not much Mark can't do! Mark has worked for other great businesses such as BMW and Manheim, all in managerial roles, before joining Aston Barclay in June 2020. He's now back to his roots, in vehicle marketing.
Aston Barclay car auctions in Wakefield, Yorkshire
Aston Barclay Wakefield is a major car auction hub for the North of England. Located in West Yorkshire near Pontefract, the site plays a central role in supporting dealers, fleets and finance companies across Yorkshire and beyond.
Our Wakefield team delivers a weekly auction schedule from a purpose-built facility that's designed to redefine the remarketing experience. As a key part of the Aston Barclay national network, the auction centre connects regional buyers and vendors with a trusted, modern remarketing platform.
About the Wakefield car auctions facility
Opened in January 2019, the Wakefield car auctions centre is an 18-acre site, equipped to handle high-volume used car sales. It features twin auction halls, state-of-the-art digital bidding facilities, fully enclosed undercover viewing for 200 vehicles, as well as a customer restaurant.
In addition to being the auction hub for car sales in Wakefield and throughout the North, the facility houses several key functions. It's the base for our Marketing, Buyer Services, Digital Solutions, Finance and HR.
It's also ideally located within the Normanton Industrial Estate. This is within easy reach of the M1, M62 and A1, making it an easily accessible site in the region.
Car auctions at the Wakefield site
Our weekly dealer and fleet sales each week offer hundreds of vehicles from our longstanding vendors. If you're looking for used cars or vans for sale in Wakefield, or looking to sell your stock, either visit us in person or log in on desktop or mobile to unlock a new world of remarketing.






