| You may not be aware of it, but if you're looking for a | | | | For these reasons, the government has a large |
| new car or other vehicle the best values are found at | | | | number of repossessed cars that they need to sell off. |
| government and police auctions. Most vehicles sell for | | | | To them these vehicles only occupy space, which as I |
| only a fraction of their worth. Even luxury vehicles can | | | | stated provides opportunity to the general public. Here |
| be bought for pennies on the dollar. So if you're looking | | | | are some current (September 30) examples of |
| for the best deal on a near new or used vehicle then | | | | vehicles I found listed at my number 1 rated |
| carry on. | | | | government and vehicle site (to see thousands more |
| The reason that the best deals are found at | | | | click link below then select #1 selection in the 'Vehicles' |
| government and other agency auctions is because | | | | area): |
| they don't like wasting money and resources on caring | | | | - 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK 430 2D Coupe with 41K |
| for and stocking vehicles. Because of this, they are | | | | miles for $4,480 |
| willing to sell their obtained vehicles regardless of how | | | | - 2005 Pontiac Grand Am with 14K miles for $3,060 |
| low the auction bid in order to liquidate. When the | | | | - 2005 Jeep Wrangler 4x4 with 15K miles for $3,190 |
| government sells their repossessed and government | | | | - 2005 Jeep Liberty Limited 4x4 with $12.5K miles for |
| surplus cars they are not interested in profit margins as | | | | $3,880 |
| a dealership would be, plus they don't have the same | | | | Once you have done your research and found a |
| costs associated with obtaining a vehicle. The main | | | | vehicle listing from an auction in your area that is of |
| concern the government has is to recover whatever | | | | interest, then bring a car enthusiast along with you to |
| money they can as quick as they possible. | | | | the auction. That way they can look over the vehicle |
| So where do they cars come from? Well there are a | | | | before the bidding and give you an assessment of it's |
| number of sources including government surpluses, | | | | condition and value. If you have some vehicle |
| unpaid taxes or defauled debt, and in some cases it's | | | | information beforehand from a government auction |
| because the owner was involved in illegal activities. | | | | sites that will give you an advantage going into the |
| We all know the government can waste a lot of | | | | auction. |
| taxpayers money and often they will purchase | | | | Currently, the the majority of the public does not know |
| vehicles or equipment for a particular project, only to | | | | that these Government auctions exist and the values |
| have priorities change resulting in the project never | | | | available, which will give those more informed (like |
| getting started. Or maybe the project is concluded and | | | | yourself) less competition. So do your research, |
| the equipment is no longer needed. For this reason | | | | bypass the middle man (car dealership) and check out |
| government surplus equipment and vehicles items are | | | | the listings so that you can find the car you always |
| often new or near new, yet will be offered at below | | | | wanted at a price much less then you ever expected. |
| used prices at the auctions. | | | | |