| Every year, the government is required by law to get | | | | heater, air conditioning, radio and other accessories that |
| rid of items that it has in its inventory. These are used | | | | come with it. It also comes with a maintenance record |
| cars, trucks and vans that were owned by someone | | | | and a warranty so that the manufacturer can handle |
| else. | | | | any problems that happen later on. |
| This is under the United States General Services | | | | GSA auctions are not that different from those done |
| Administration Supply Service that has an agreement | | | | by private groups. People make an offer and the one |
| with various car manufacturers, which auction these | | | | who makes the highest offer will win the vehicle. |
| off when the contract ends. | | | | Payment will honor be accepted in cash, credit card or |
| These vehicles are well maintained and have the usual | | | | check. |
| amenities just like those sold in a dealer's lot. | | | | The winner will also have to pay for sales tax before |
| People will be able to know what vehicles are up for | | | | being allowed to drive it off the facility. |
| grabs in the auction by visiting the official website. A list | | | | People who get a vehicle from a GSA auction will not |
| will appear showing those that are available and if the | | | | have a problem with registration because a |
| individual is really interested in getting a vehicle, it will | | | | government certificate to obtain title otherwise known |
| state the engine displacement, model, year and make. | | | | as a standard form 97 and a purchaser's receipt will |
| The nice thing about a government auction is that | | | | be given. |
| anyone can bid on a vehicle. The person should just be | | | | This must be presented to the Department of Motor |
| above the age of 18 and has a license. Those who | | | | Vehicles of DMV so this can be transferred to the |
| work for the government or have relatives working in | | | | name of the new owner. |
| any department are not allowed to make a purchase. | | | | If the person is not able to buy anything in the auction, |
| Registering for a GSA auction is easy. All the individual | | | | there will be another one in the future because GSA |
| has to do is show up to the sponsoring facility to sign | | | | auctions happen during different times of the year. |
| up and get a number. This is the time to look around | | | | Registering is free in the facility or online to be |
| and check out the available vehicles. | | | | informed of another scheduled auction in a week |
| Someone who is not there can even join the auction | | | | weeks or months. |
| by having a representative bid on the vehicle. The | | | | A vehicle regardless if this is brand new or old is still a |
| person will just have to give the social security number | | | | long-term investment. This is because the person will |
| or tax identification number as well as a letter allowing | | | | still have to pay for repairs, gas and maintenance to |
| the one present to act as proxy. | | | | be able to keep it running at all times. Besides, people |
| Prospective buyers are not allowed to test drive the | | | | on the road will not care if this came from a dealer or |
| vehicle. The engine can be started to check the | | | | a GSA auction. |