| Whenever we hear police impound auctions we | | | | check the vehicle you have set your eyes on. Find out |
| automatically think that they sell either police cars or | | | | what type of condition it is in. Don't be afraid to open |
| cars confiscated from a criminal. While it is true that | | | | the hood or try out the engine as most car auctions |
| there are police cars sold at these auctions and that | | | | administrators allow you to do this. Another thing to |
| majority of the used cars do come from criminals, | | | | remember once you are placing a bid is that these car |
| police impound auctions also contain cars that belong | | | | auctions only accept cash. Unlike most auctions where |
| to old or retired staff and personnel and even other | | | | you can pay through checks, they do not accept this. |
| officers. Every car will be auctioned off to the highest | | | | Thus, you should remind yourself to bring enough cash |
| bidder and since it is organized by a law enforcement | | | | with you in case you find a car that you want. |
| agency, you can be sure that the entire process is | | | | Where Car Auctions Are Held |
| legal. | | | | Now that you have an idea of what to do when you |
| How to Go about It | | | | go to these auto auctions, you only need to find them |
| When you attend these police impound auctions, make | | | | so you can attend one. You can try to contact your |
| sure that you know what you want to buy. Or that | | | | local law enforcement agencies and try to find out |
| you have a fairly good idea of what you are looking | | | | whether there is going to be a police seized car |
| for. You can research about the type of car you want | | | | auction happening anytime soon. Most of them will be |
| as well as the ones they provide on the list. | | | | able to fill you in on when and where it will be |
| You need to find out about their usual price, how much | | | | happening or direct you to someone who can give you |
| they go for, and all other ins and outs of auto auctions. | | | | ample information. You can also try online auction site |
| If you can, it would also be helpful if you could get | | | | since they can provide you with a more concise listing. |
| some information about the used car. Try finding out | | | | If you are new at police impound auctions, you can try |
| about its history, name of the owner, etc. When you | | | | and observe first. Take in your surroundings and bid |
| leave for the auto auction place, make sure to get | | | | once you feel confident. |
| there early. You want some time to go ahead and | | | | |