Bristol Machinery Sales

Train Service

The nearest train station to the sales centre is at Pilning.

Other nearby train stations are:

Patchway 2.40 miles
Severn Bridge 2.60 miles
Filton Abbey Wood 2.90 miles
Bristol Parkway 3.70 miles

Train timetables can be found on www.qjump.co.uk 

Airports

The Bristol International Airport is located 11.50 miles from the sales centre.

Full schedules can be found on the following websites:

www.easyjet.com
www.flybe.com
www.ryanair.com

Accommodation

Bed & Breakfast

Mrs C Meredith Village Farm, Elberton, Olveston, Bristol, BS35 4AG
Tel: 01454 411065
Mrs J Roper Roylands Cottage, Fern Hill, Almondsbury
Tel: 07791 221102
Mrs S Grey Grove Farm, Grovesend, Thornbury
Tel: 01454 412891
Mrs D Moodie The Elms, Olveston
Tel: 01454 614559
Mrs P Ford Severn Bridge, 80 Gloucester Road, Rudgeway
Tel: 01454 412687
Mrs C Healey The Old Bakery, The Street, Olveston
Tel: 01454 616437
Mrs M Handscombe Brincliffe, 17 Old Aust Road, Almondsbury
Tel:01454 612506
Mrs A Gariuti Orchard End, New Passage, Pilning
Tel: 01454 632969
Mrs S Ford Redhill Farm, Elberton, Olveston
Tel: 01454 413255
Mrs P Bishop Millstone Cottage, 6 Shaymoor Lane, Pilning
Tel: 01454 633792
Mrs J Richards Shaymoor Lane, Pilning
Tel: 01454 632582

Hotels

Almondsbury Interchange Hotel 6 Gloucester Road, Almondsbury
Tel: 01454 613206
Alveston House Hotel Gloucester Road, Thornbury
Tel 01454 415050
Aztec Hotel Aztec West Roundabout, Almondsbury
Tel: 01454 201090
Bowl Inn 16 Church Road, Lower Almondsbury
Tel: 01454 612757
Cribbs Lodge Hotel Cribbs Causeway, Bristol
Tel: 01179 500066
The Bristol Travel Lodge Lamb & Flag, Cribbs Causeay
Tel: 01179 501530/ 0870 1911721
Hilton Stakis Hotel Woodlands Lane, Bradley Stoke, Bristol
Tel: 01454 201144
Premier Travel Inn Catbrain Lane, Cribbs Causeway
Tel: 0870 9906570
Ship Inn Premier Lodge Thornbury Road, Alveston
Tel: 01454 412521
Premier Lodge Shield Retail Park, Gloucester Road North, Filton, Bristol
Tel: 0870 9906456
Welcome Lodge Gordano Services, M5, Junction 19
Tel: 0800 7314466
Travel Lodge Severn View Aust Services, M48
Tel: 0870 1911552
Swan Hotel Gloucester Road, Almondsbury
Tel: 01454 625671


Taxis

Petes Hire of Patchway 01179 236005
J.D Taxis 01179 837406
Bob's Taxis 01179 792261
1 R Taxis 01179 040737



VIEWING

The lots may be viewed on the day of the sale from 7am and on the Tuesday prior to the sale from 9am to 4pm. 



PAYMENT

All items purchased shall BE PAID FOR ON THE DAY OF THE SALE immediately at the conclusion of the Auction. Purchasers wishing to pay by cheque who are unknown to the Auctioneers must make one of the following arrangements BEFORE THE DAY OF THE SALE.

1) Bring a letter to EACH AUCTION from your Bank addressed to Cheffins confirming the amount up to which cheques can be accepted. The Letter should include the following:
a) Date of Auction
b) Your Account Number
c) Your Account Name
d) Amount of limit of Cheque
e) Authorised Bank Signature
This Letter should be given to our cashiers at the time of payment.
2) Prior to EACH AUCTION, inform your own Bank Manager that you wish to pay by cheque, tell him the maximum amount you are likely to spend and ask him to instruct our bankers by fax that it will be in order to accept your cheque. Our bankers will then inform us.
Our Bank details are as follows:
Barclays Bank Plc
PO Box 885, Mortlock House
Vision Park, Histon
Cambridge. CB4 9DE
Fax Number: 01223 545564
Sort Code: 20 17 19
Account Number: 50237698
Account Name: Cheffins Auctioneering
3) Arrange with your Bank Manager for the issue of a guaranteed cheque to be brought with you.

CREDIT CARD AND DEBIT CARD PAYMENT

We are able to accept VISA, DELTA and SWITCH credit and debit cards. Any others are not acceptable. A Surcharge of 1.25% + VAT is PAYABLE on all Credit Card transactions.
OVERSEAS PAYMENTS

Should be made by Inter Bank transfer using SWIFT to:
Barclays Bank, Mortlock House, Vision Park, Histon, Cambridge.
Sorting Code 20-17-19.
Account Name: Cheffins Auctioneering.
Account Number: 50237698
Swift Code BARC GB 22.
IBAN number: IBAN GB21 BARC 2017 1950 2376 98.
BUYERS FROM OTHER E.C. COUNTRIES

Under the E.C. regulations, goods purchased at our Sale will be ZERO RATED for VAT purposes subject to ALL of the following conditions being met:-

1. The Auctioneers are in possession of your VAT/FISCAL NUMBER (which will be verified with UK Customs & Excise) at the time of purchase.
2. The Goods are sent or transported out of the UK to a destination in another EC Member State.
3. The Auctioneers receive valid commercial documentary evidence that the goods have been removed from the UK within three months of the date of the sale.

If you are not registered for VAT in your member state or are unable to provide us with any of the above information, VAT at the UK standard rate will be payable and WILL NOT BE RECLAIMABLE.

BUYERS FROM OUTSIDE THE E.C.

A VAT DEPOSIT equivalent to the standard rate of UK VAT (currently 17.5%) will be charged on all lots which are being exported outside the EC.

Refunds of VAT deposits will be dealt with under H.M. Customs and Excise regulations as set out in the current Notice 703. The minimum requirement of satisfactory evidence of export required to allow a refund is an original Bill of Lading or Certificate of Shipment issued by a recognised Shipping/Transport Company or a S.A.D stamped by Customs & Excise and clearly identifying the goods which have been exported.

PRESENTATION OF LOTS

The Auctioneers will use every endeavour to ensure that all Lots listed in the catalogue are presented for Sale, but cannot accept responsibility for any Lots not being presented. Nor can they entertain any claim for expenses incurred in abortive attendance at the Sale.


CLEARANCE OF GOODS FROM THE SALEGROUND

Please be sure to pick up your collection pass as well as your receipt. YOU MUST HAVE A DELIVERY TICKET, OTHERWISE YOUR LOT CANNOT BE OBTAINED. If you are sending a representative to collect your goods, he must bring with him the yellow collection ticket, this being his only authority for obtaining same.
The yard is open from 8am to 4pm on the Thursday and Friday following the sale where a forklift will be available for loading.
Purchasers are requested to note that all Lots must be cleared from the Saleground by 4pm Friday 2nd May.
GOODS ARE LEFT IN THE SALEGROUND ENTIRELY AT THE OWNER'S RISK.

LOADING RAMPS

A loading ramp is available in the Saleground

PRIVATE TREATY SALES

ANY GOODS BOUGHT PRIVATELY after the auction must be paid for through our offices .Delivery of same cannot be obtained otherwise, and it is an offence not to report the transaction.

ITEMS MARKED WITH AN "X"

Any item in the Sale marked with a Lot number followed by an "X" denotes that the description of that particular lot is different from the original lot as shown in this catalogue. Therefore, any items marked with a lot number followed by an "X" must not be connected with the original lot number in the catalogue, and its description will be absolutely as given out by the Auctioneer at the time of Sale. The addition of an "X" to a lot will cancel the original entry in the catalogue.

FROST PRECAUTIONS

Purchasers of TRACTORS and other machines with watercooled engines, also OWNERS of unsold items, are reminded that the Auctioneers DO NOT ACCEPT any responsibility for precautions against damage by frost. Owners of machines that are not being removed on the day of the Sale are advised to either drain all water or ensure that there is suitable protection against damage by frost.


INSURANCE OF GOODS

YOUR ATTENTION IS DRAWN TO CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS NO.8 AND WE WOULD REMIND YOU THAT YOU, AS VENDOR OR PURCHASER, ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE GOODS STANDING IN THE SALE GROUND. IF REQUIRED, YOU MUST MAKE YOUR OWN INSURANCE ARRANGEMENTS.

HOUR, MILOMETER AND KILOMETER READINGS

Any hour, milometer or kilometer readings recorded on any lot or mentioned in this catalogue cannot be guaranteed unless stated otherwise.

IMPORTANT NOTICES

HEALTH AND SAFETY ACTS

THE FOLLOWING NOTES ARE ISSUED AS GUIDANCE ON SAFE WORKING PRACTICES TO BE ADOPTED AT BRISTOL MACHINERY SALES.

1. If starting tractors across the solenoid, please ensure two people are present, one person being in the driving seat having control of the clutch and brakes, and that the tractor is in neutral.

2. Crossing tractors on a lorry is not recommended. It should only be undertaken by experienced drivers and having a forklift "catcher"
present.

3. Please drive around the yard slowly and sensibly as all times, and be aware of pedestrians.

4. Prior to unloading, please check brakes, clutch and position of the engine stop.

5. Machines must not be left running unattended at any time under any circumstances. Please ensure you stop any machines you have had running and remove the key before you leave them.

PLEASE ENSURE THIS INFORMATION IS PASSED ONTO ANY HAULIER EMPLOYED BY YOU.

FARM SAFETY REGULATIONS

THE ATTENTION OF PURCHASERS of Agricultural Tractors & Machinery is drawn to the provision of the HEALTH & SAFETY AT WORK, ETC. ACT 1974, the AGRICULTURE (FIELD MACHINERY) REGULATIONS 1962, AGRICULTURAL (TRACTOR CABS) REGULATIONS 1974, & ALL OTHER ACTS & REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO FARM SAFETY. Purchasers are reminded of the provisions of the above Acts regarding the safety guarding of Machinery and Implements, and that some of the machinery sold at this sale may not immediately comply with the Regulations issued thereunder. It is an offence to use any machinery which does not comply with the Regulations laid down in the Acts and Regulations, and accordingly it is a Condition of the Contract of Sale relating to such machines and implements, as he shall purchase, before use of the same.

CLEANING OF MACHINERY

Many of the countries that we export to require all machinery and tractors are thoroughly cleaned before they will allow them to cross their borders. Clean lots are proving more attractive to all purchasers.
PLEASE ENSURE ALL ITEMS ARE THOROUGHLY CLEANED DOWN PRIOR TO DELIVERY TO THE SALEGROUND.

SPRAYERS AND OTHER CONTAINERS

Please ensure all spray tanks and other containers likely to contain hazardous substances, are empty and flushed out before bringing them to the Saleground.


IMPORTANT NOTICE

PURCHASER NUMBER REGISTRATION

A purchaser's number system is now in operation. If you have not registered before we will need some form of ID (ie Driving licence, passport or utility bill) before we can issue a number. If you have already registered you should have received your personal number card that should be brought to each sale. If you have not received your card, please telephone this office as soon as possible on 01353 777767. In order to avoid delays, we suggest you all register before sale day. PLEASE NOTE, there is now an adminstration charge of £10 (incl VAT) for ALL new purchaser registrations.

Please remember to use your number.

If you have already Registered and lost your card please phone the office and ask for a duplicate card.

MONEY LAUNDERING
REGULATIONS 2003

In order to comply with the above regulations, we are no longer able to accept cash payments for sums in excess of £7500. This includes single payments amounting to this sum or multiple payments totalling £7500.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

SALE DAY LOADING.

Like any business, we have a duty to safeguard the health and safety of both our staff and people attending our auctions and loading on sale day has raised safety concerns.

In order, however, to facilitate the loading requirements of buyers and vendors we are now introducing a strictly supervised loading service on sale day once all sales are finished. Loading may be carried out by Cheffins staff using our forklifts. Buyers/vendors using mechanical lifting equipment may load themselves only if supervised by the loading staff. There will be no exceptions to these arrangements on sale day.

WARRANTIES AND GUARANTEES

All lots are sold "as seen". No warranties or guarantees are given or implied by either the vendor or auctioneers. Purchasers are strongly advised to inspect the goods prior to bidding/purchase.

NOTICE TO BUYERS DUPLICATE V5 REGISTRATION DOCUMENTS

Unfortunately, vendors are sometimes unable to provide the V5 Registation Documents for tractors and other road registered lots which have been sold in our auctions.

Providing such lots have previously been registered and have a registration number, we are able to apply for a duplicate Registration Document on behalf of the purchaser. A fee of £30 per application will be charged for this service.