A Government Or Police Auction Is The Best Place To Buy A Car
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If you're thinking of buying a new vehicle soon, you should know that you can find the car of your dreams at a government or police auction. Whether it's new or used; a car, truck or SUV; you can purchase it for just pennies on the dollar.
In years past these auctions were a closely guarded secret, out of the reach of the general public. And while you still can't get into a dealer-only auction, you can go to one of your local open-to-the-public car auctions or check out one of the online public auction sites. It's amazing how inexpensive shipping a car can be, particularly if you have saved thousands on the purchase of your new car.
So, are people actually going to these car auctions? Surprisingly, most car buyers stay away from government or police auctions for two reasons : First, they think all the vehicles must be junk (not true). Second, public car auctions until recently have been notoriously difficult to locate.
Are you wondering just where all these vehicles being auctioned off came from? Well, some of the vehicles are seized by government agencies such as local and state police, the FBI, IRS, DEA and ATF for various offenses. Still others come from government agencies that are trading their vehicles in for newer ones. Even though these are top quality cars, trucks and SUVs, they still need to get rid of them.
Save yourself thousands and go to a car auction. Here, you can buy a car much cheaper than you could if you had to pay the regular going rate. If you keep in mind what you are looking for, you will be able to find just the car you want and in tip-top condition to boot.
A mechanical inspection is important to do before bidding on one of these vehicles at a car auction. Usually later model cars have Manufacturer's Warranties still in place. This is good, but save yourself from any unnecessary stress by doing an inspection anyway.
There are a few simple tests that you can perform yourself and if the prospective vehicle doesn't pass these tests with flying colors, find another car! Start by placing your foot on the brake, and then putting the car in drive and reverse several times. Make sure the car doesn't lunge at all or make a clunking sound when you shift into another gear. Take a moment to check for any leaking, spots, or stains under the car, and take a pass on any car where the oil is thick to the point of being pasty.
To get the most from a government or police auction, make sure you know what type of car/truck/SUV you're looking for and its' current market price so you can determine if you really are making a good purchase. Don't forget to either do a mechanical once-over yourself, or have a qualified professional check under the hood. Remember, various government agencies or police departments are not in the used car biz - they simply want to get rid of these cars fast, and because of that you can be pretty sure you will be getting a great price. Welcome to the age of no haggling, no negotiating car purchasing.
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Before you buy your next new or pre-owned vehicle, visit a government or police auction in your area. You can get the vehicle of your dreams for a heavily discounted price. Find out how how to save thousands at a government or police auction.
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