City Public Auto Auctions - FAQs

If you haven't heard by now, you can get some greatdealer to go to one.
deals at you local city public auto auction. They usually4. How much do the cars cost there? The cars at
have great, well maintained cars for next to nothing.these auctions can range from $300 to $3,000+
But what exactly is a city public auto auction and howdepending on the make, model, year, mileage and how
do you get the best deals there? Take a look at themany other people are bidding on the car. So it's
follow FAQs to answer your questions and themalways a good idea to bring a Kelly's Blue book with
some.you so you don't end up over paying.
1. What is a city public auto auction? A city auction is5. Where can I find one near me? You can check the
just like any other auction you can attend, except itnewspaper for announcements of auctions in you city.
contains vehicles owned by the city for whateverBut these are few and far in between. Most of the
reason. They usually have a lot of cars there that theyauctions aren't even announced in the paper anymore.
just want to get rid of as soon as possible becauseYou'll have more luck looking online for an auctions
they are just sitting there taking up space.near you. There are plenty of sites you can visit that
2. Where do all these cars come from? Most of thewill give you a list of locations in or near your city.
cars are old city vehicles that were used for differentSo, going to a city public auto auction no longer has to
departments like parking enforcement, the policebe such a mystery. They have great cars that are
department, child services, etc. Other cars there comeowned by the city, at an affordable price and they're
from people that were overdue on parking violations100% free to attend! If you want to find one near you,
and ended up getting their car towed.your best bet is to check out a car auction site that will
3. Does it cost money to attend one? These auctionsgive you instant access to dozens of locations in your
are 100% free to attend! You don't have to be astate.