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It is not permitted to cancel a placed bid.<\/strong><br \/>\n<span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Can\u2019t place a bid?<br \/>\n<\/strong><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0em;\">There are different reasons why you may not be able to place a bid:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You are not logged in. Yes, we know, but it happens far more often than you would believe.<\/li>\n<li>Our system checks VAT numbers to ensure they are valid. If it believes yours is invalid, it automatically blocks you.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0em;\"><\/span>One of your payments is late. According to our<span style=\"letter-spacing: 0em;\">\u00a0<\/span><a style=\"letter-spacing: 0em;\" href=\"\/en?page_id=3620\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Terms and Conditions<\/a><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0em;\">, must pay for a vehicle within two business days of confirmation. Our system will send you a reminder after four business days. After six days, your account will blocked and you will not be able to bid.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Customer service has revoked your right to use your account for reasons such as pending final delivery documents, unwanted behaviour, cancelled cars, unprofessional communication or conduct, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Once you have registered with a valid VAT number and email address at OPENLANE, you are able to participate in the auctions. Find out all there is to know about\u00a0how you can bid\u00a0here.\u00a0Please keep in mind that every bid is binding. It is not permitted to cancel a placed bid. Can\u2019t place a bid? 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