Ritchie Bros. UK launches 'Virtual Walkaround Inspection Service' available for all its auctions. Peter Haddock recently visited the Maltby yard to speak to Regional Operations Manager, Colm Moran, who took him through the process. And it's great, as you can ask the team member to show you specifics around the machine. You can even request images to be taken, and all walkaround inspection images and videos are sent to you after the call. Colm: "Using proven industry technology, we have created this new service for those customers that can't make it to the yard and want to take a closer look at a piece of equipment in the auction. "It's very simple. All you need to do is be a registered bidder and visit rbauction.co.uk to book a 15 minute slot to view available lots. We will then connect you to a member of the team who will virtually walkaround it with you. "Using our online platform, you will also be able to talk and direct them to any part of the machine and even highlight areas for closer inspection. All you need is a computer or connected device. You can even use a dedicated app on your phone." What we also like about the service is you can be anywhere in the world, as long as you have an internet connection. So if you want to bid on a Ritchie Bros. auction overseas, the service is also already available in 16 different global locations. Of course, nothing beats going to the Maltby yard to look at items yourself, but this is the next best thing if you can't make it. And once you are happy with the lot, it's just a simple click to place your bid. So why not register to bid and give it a go? Walkaround slots are available for its future auctions in the UK, which are listed at rbauction.co.uk