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by the justified sinner

Government Car Auction FAQs

When it comes to car auctions, the best deals can be found at those ran by the government. This list of FAQs will answer any questions you may have about attending your first government car auction.

1. Where does the government get these cars from?

Most of these cars are seized from people that have not paid their taxes or come from the DEA or FBI which have seized the vehicles from those involved in illegal activities.

2. What should I bring with me?

The top 3 things you should bring with you are your id, a mechanic and money just in case you see something you like.

3. Do these cars come with a warranty?

Unfortunately most vehicles sold at a government car auction are sold in as-is condition. That means if there happens to be anything wrong with it now or as soon as you drive it off the lot, you will bear the responsibility of repairing it. That’s why it always a good idea to bring a mechanic with you unless you know you way under the hood.

4. I don’t know where any government car auctions are located near me. Where can I find one?

First, you can check you local newspaper for announcements of auctions that may be taking place in your city. But these are few and far in between. Your next alternative is to become friendly with a used car dealer and ask them to take you with them to the next auction they attend. You can also get a list of car auction sites from off the internet, which end up paying for themselves after you buy your first car.

5. What types of cars can I find there?

It all depends on the day and which auction you go to. You can find a wide variety of vehicles, from your everyday commuter car to high end luxury.

6. How much money should I bring with me?

Depending on what you’re looking for, you should bring anywhere from ,000 to ,000 with you. Most auctions allow you to put down a deposit and pay the rest within a couple of days if you have not bought enough money with you.

7. Is it really safe to buy from these auctions?

Of course it is. you only risk is buying a lemon. But this can be avoided by bringing a mechanic with you to every auction you attend.

All in all, you can get the car of your dreams at a government car auction, depending on the day and which one you go to. The important things to always remember are to bring a mechanic with you and enough money to pay for the car.

 

Don’t know where to find your local government car auction?
Then visit MyCarAuctionReview.com for info on the most popular car auction lists.

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by airwaves1

5 Things to Bring to a Car Auction

So, you’ve found a car auction located near your home. You’re ready to go and excited about the possibility of getting the car of you dreams for hundreds and even thousands of dollars less than what you would pay at a new or used car dealership. But did you know there are things you can bring with you that can increase you luck at you next car auction? Bring these things with you to enjoy your next car auction experience.

1. Identification card or driver’s license: the auctioneer will need these to complete your paperwork if you are the winning bidder on the car you bid on. Forgetting these can cause a delay in you being able to drive you car home.

2. Kelly’s Blue Book: by bringing this with you, you will know how much to bid on a car and whether or not to bid at all. It will tell you how much the car is currently worth so you can save your money by not over bidding.

3. Trusted Mechanic: always bring your trusted mechanic with you to any car auction you attend. That is if you don’t know you way around cars. If you do then you can inspect the car yourself. If not, have the mechanic check under the hood for things that might be wrong with the car such as engine and transmission problems which can be very costly.

4. Money, check or credit card: This seems obvious, but there are some people that attend a car auction just to look and regret not having bought their money with then because they saw a car get away for a great deal. Some auctions only accept cash so call in advance so you will not be disappointed when you get to the car auction. Also make sure you bring enough money with you.

5. A friend or family member: This is also important because you need somebody to drive your car home if you win the auction.

Bringing these 5 things with you to your next car auction will great improve your success and overall experience at you next car auction. So alway remember to bring you ID, a mechanic, money, a Kelly’s Blue book and a friend to drive your new car home.

 

Don’t know where to find your local car auction? Then visit MyCarAuctionReview.com for info on the most popular car auction lists.

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How Does a Car Auction Work – The Various Types of the Car Auctions

Do car auctions differ that much from one another? For one thing, there are some car auctions on the market that do not specify the type of certain cars that will become available for the auction. Such cars participating in the auctions are overstocked or have belonged in the past to the govern or to some institution of a kind. For the other thing, there are auctions which do specify the types of cars offered and specify the models or the makes of the cars put on auction. The buyer is thus notified of what is offered so that he or she can participate if the person holds an interest in the auction.

If the buyer is searching for something to purchase and wants a particular model or make, then it would be advisable to go for specialized auctions where they satisfy generally the different requirements of clients. Evey buyer might want to attend a specific car auction, but some independent research needs to be made before that to locate the car auction.

Even though they might be difficult to spot out, the specialized car auctions are the most popular car auctions on the market and people visit them often because they are looking for specific models or makes. The cars available fol purchase are congregated at the venue some couple of hours before the auction actually starts. This means that the potential buyers can have one look over the cars minutes before the auctions actually take place. Therefore, the buyers, who came with something probably general in mind, can now directly choose which models they are going to target and on what they should invest their money it. The auction in itself will proceed quickly enough and the inexperienced ones might find it hard at first to really understand what is going on around them. Therefore, it is recommended to be acquainted beforehand with the procedures and the requirements so you can stand a fair chance at getting what you are targeting. Some actions might even feature in their displays bikes, boats or tractors.

The make auctions are a special kind of auction that can concentrate or selling and auctioning cars of a certain make. The cars generally come from franchises and the cars might be new while others might be a little old. Others might be preowned in the past while others might have been cleared out in order to accommodate more recent cars. These auctions are visited by dealers who need to buy the resources, thus the cars, to be capable of establishing an auction in the future. Therefore, they need to find the right cars and in some cases, these types of auctions might only be open to those dealing with cards or to those that are directly related to the make of the car. Before wanting to go to such auction, you should find out whether the auction is really open to everyone there.

The spectrum that a car auctions might deal seem could be even more trimmed down by not only the make of a car, but also by the specific models of the car. For instance, you might want to go to auctions that only deal with Ford Mustangs. The auction might gather a lot of enthusiasts of the model and people working directly with the cars as well. The enthusiasts would be made up of people who are really fans of the Ford Mustangs and know a lot about how it is constructed and some aspects of its history and in the mean time, they are interested in purchasing one or simply seeing one. If an auction manages to gather a crowd that is knowledgeable of the subject, then the auction is likely to proceed rapidly and without any interference.

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Inside the derelict car auction building in Dennistoun. Another example of how marvellous buildings are allowed to rot away while hideous new ones are built.